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Xiong Liu is a leading figure in the development of next-generation flexible electronics, with a primary focus on designing multifunctional, self-healing hydrogels for wearable strain sensors and soft actuators. His major contributions lie in engineering conductive composite hydrogels—such as those based on sodium alginate, poly(vinyl alcohol), and carbon nanotubes—that uniquely integrate high conductivity, self-adhesion, remoldability, and remarkable self-healing capabilities. These materials are pivotal for applications in electronic skins, soft robotics, and real-time human motion monitoring. Liu’s most influential work, a 2021 study on a self-healing sodium alginate/PVA hydrogel sensor, has garnered over 378 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. He further advanced the domain by introducing dual-network hydrogels constructed via host–guest interactions and dynamic covalent bonds, achieving both robust mechanical properties and sensitive strain detection. His research on stimuli-responsive hydrogels has also opened new pathways for soft actuators. With multiple highly cited publications from 2021 alone, Liu is recognized for pushing the boundaries of hydrogel-based flexible electronics, offering scalable, biocompatible solutions for next-generation wearable technology.