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Yihui Jian is a leading researcher in bio-inspired soft robotics and advanced flexible sensing technologies. His work focuses on developing novel actuation and sensing systems that draw inspiration from marine biology, enabling unprecedented performance in underwater and healthcare applications. A key contribution is his development of laser direct writing techniques for flexible thermal flow sensors, which preserve natural flow distributions and offer significant advantages over traditional hot-wire or hot-film sensors for medical and industrial use. This work has garnered 58 citations, highlighting its impact on the field. Jian is also renowned for his pioneering work on *Ocyropsis*-inspired fast-swimming transparent soft robots. By combining electro-hydraulic actuation with the unique propulsion mechanism of the *Ocyropsis* ctenophore, his team created robots that achieve both rapid swimming and effective camouflage in aquatic environments. This breakthrough, published in *Advanced Functional Materials* and featured on the journal’s cover, demonstrates a new paradigm for soft robotics, merging speed, transparency, and environmental adaptability. His research is shaping the future of autonomous underwater vehicles and biomedical devices.