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Xiaojing Zhao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft electronics and robotic surgery, whose work spans from futuristic electronic skin to advanced thoracic procedures. In the realm of stretchable electronics, Zhao developed Cu–EGaIn enabled e-skin for interactive electronics and CT assistant localization (2020, 90 citations), creating a novel material system that marries copper with liquid metal for unprecedented stretchability and sensing capabilities—a breakthrough with direct applications in biomimetic machines and smart robotics. Simultaneously, Zhao has made transformative contributions to minimally invasive thoracic surgery, leading landmark comparative studies on early-stage thymoma treatments (2017, 63 citations) that systematically evaluated robot-assisted, video-assisted, and open surgical approaches, providing crucial evidence for surgical decision-making. Zhao’s pioneering work in robot-assisted lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (2010, 17 citations) established foundational techniques for robotic thoracic surgery in China, demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the da Vinci system for complex lung resections. This dual expertise—bridging next-generation soft electronics with precision surgical robotics—positions Zhao as a unique translational figure, whose innovations in e-skin materials and robotic surgical protocols are shaping the future of both interactive devices and patient care.