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Dr. Wenwen Hu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial olfaction, underwater robotics, and flexible electronics. Her landmark 2018 review on electronic noses—cited over 360 times—established her as a leading voice in mimicking human olfaction for robotics, demonstrating how advanced materials coupled with data processing can revolutionize environmental monitoring, disease diagnosis, and public security. This work remains a foundational reference for researchers developing sensor arrays that "smell" with machine precision. Beyond terrestrial sensing, Dr. Hu has advanced underwater technology through her work on multi-AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) data acquisition systems within acoustic communication networks, addressing the critical challenge of large-scale underwater operations. Most recently, she has pushed into wearable electronics with a novel ultrasonic nebulization method for fabricating Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene-based strain sensors, enabling precise monitoring of human motion and sound waves. This flexible, controllable fabrication technique points toward next-generation electronic skins and health monitoring devices. With a career spanning from environmental sensors to deep-sea robotics and wearable health tech, Dr. Hu’s contributions demonstrate a rare versatility—translating fundamental materials science into practical sensing solutions that bridge the gap between machines and the physical world.