Xiaxia Cheng

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan University

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Xiaxia Cheng is a rising leader in the field of flexible and wearable electronics, with a research focus on developing advanced polymeric materials and fibrous devices for soft robotics and smart textiles. Her most impactful work, a 2023 study on recyclable, thermally conductive, and self-healing elastomer composites (22 citations), introduces a novel approach using multiple hydrogen-bonded interactions to create a material that combines strong adhesion with autonomous repair and efficient heat dissipation—a critical advance for durable, sustainable wearable systems. Cheng also pioneered an ultra-stretchable fiber sensor with high linearity and durability, fabricated via a scalable thermal drawing process, achieving exceptional strain tolerance for applications in health monitoring and soft robotics. Her 2025 work on highly stretchable fibrous actuators demonstrates robust cyclic actuation and reprogrammable motions, pushing the boundaries of textile-integrated artificial muscles. With her innovative material designs and device architectures, Cheng is establishing a foundation for next-generation, high-performance wearable technologies that are both functional and resilient.