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Yican Chu is a leading researcher in the field of flexible and stretchable electronics, with a focus on developing advanced materials for on-skin monitoring, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces. Their major contributions include the creation of an ultra-stretchable, highly sensitive, and biocompatible capacitive strain sensor using an ionic nanocomposite, which has garnered 180 citations for its potential in real-time physiological signal detection. Additionally, Chu pioneered the use of solution-processed molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) for electromechanical sensing, achieving ultrahigh sensitivity and a large detection range, a work that has been cited 46 times. This innovation addresses a critical gap in applying 2D materials to wearable sensing technologies. Chu has also explored flexible optoelectronics, developing a hybrid optical modulation transistor based on a polymer–silver nanoparticle blend for broad-spectral applications. Their work is notable for bridging material science and practical device engineering, offering scalable solutions for next-generation wearable and robotic systems. With a growing citation impact, Chu is recognized for advancing the frontiers of soft, skin-compatible electronics that promise to transform healthcare and interactive technologies.