Papers
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Total Citations
328
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About
Xiaohong Qin is a materials scientist and engineer whose research sits at the dynamic intersection of wearable electronics, smart textiles, and soft robotics. Their most significant contributions center on stretchable and flexible thermoelectric systems — devices capable of harvesting body heat to power next-generation wearables, Internet of Things sensors, and soft robotic platforms. Qin's 2021 comprehensive review of stretchable thermoelectrics (108 citations) established a foundational framework for the field, while their landmark work on three-dimensional thermoelectric fabrics (104 citations) addressed long-overlooked practical parameters that had hindered real-world deployment. Their layer-by-layer self-assembly approach to thermoelectric fabrics further demonstrated breathable, durable architectures capable of monitoring human physiological signals. Beyond energy harvesting, Qin has made notable advances in stimuli-responsive fiber actuators for intelligent soft robots, biomimetic electronic skins capable of decoupled strain and pressure sensing, and moisture-triggered hybrid actuators integrating power generation with motion tracking. Their work on crack-tolerant, self-adhering strain sensors mirrors the mechanical sophistication of human skin. With a rapidly growing citation record exceeding 300 citations across recent publications, Qin's research is shaping the future of human-machine interfaces and autonomous wearable systems.
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- 1Stretchable Thermoelectrics: Strategies, Performances, and Applications108 citations · 2021
- 2Three-dimensional flexible thermoelectric fabrics for smart wearables104 citations · 2025
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