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Ton Peijs is a leading figure in the development of multifunctional polymer composites, with a particular focus on smart materials for thermal management, actuation, and flexible electronics. His research bridges fundamental materials science and practical device engineering, notably pioneering work on conductive polymer composites with tunable electrical properties. Peijs has made major contributions to understanding and controlling the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect in these materials, enabling self-regulating heating devices that combine mechanical flexibility with reliable performance—a breakthrough for applications in soft robotics, healthcare, and smart buildings. His work on light-driven polymer actuators has achieved ultra-high actuation stress, opening new possibilities for artificial muscles and remotely addressable systems. With over 66 citations on his most-cited paper on conductive networks and 56 on self-regulating heaters, Peijs’s research is widely recognized for its impact. He has also addressed fundamental challenges in nanocomposite fabrication, such as the nanoparticle loading–dispersion dichotomy, and explored flexible phase change composites for advanced thermal management. His innovative, application-driven approach continues to shape the future of smart polymer systems.