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Yapei Wang is a leading figure in microfluidics and soft electronics, whose work bridges fundamental engineering and real-world applications. Her most impactful contribution is the development of the microfluidic streak plate (MSP), a high-throughput method for single-cell cultivation that mimics the classic streak plate technique using nanoliter droplets. This innovation, published in 2016 and cited 194 times, enables rapid microbial cell separation and cultivation, offering a powerful tool for microbiology and biotechnology. Wang has also pioneered advances in soft electronics, notably through her work on liquid conductors and ionic liquid-based tactile sensors. Her 2020 paper on soft electronics using liquid conductors (49 citations) outlines strategies for creating flexible, stretchable devices for health monitoring and soft robotics. More recently, she developed a polyester/polypyrrole textile-based microdistance sensor (2021), demonstrating ultrasensitive wearable technology for detecting minute distance changes. Wang’s research consistently emphasizes practical, scalable solutions—from microbial cultivation to wearable sensors—making her a key innovator in both microfluidics and flexible electronics. Her work has garnered significant attention, reflecting its potential to transform fields ranging from biomedical diagnostics to human-machine interfaces.