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Yingjie Jiang is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and their applications as artificial muscles. His work bridges materials science, mechanical engineering, and bio-inspired design, aiming to create high-performance, flexible, and safe robotic systems for human-robot collaboration. Jiang’s major contributions include the development of superstretchable liquid-metal electrodes for dielectric elastomer transducers, which enable both high-performance actuation and flexible circuits—a critical advancement for durable soft robots. He has also pioneered multi-layer stacked DEAs that achieve high output force through co-crosslinking of electrodes with the elastomer substrate, significantly improving actuator strength. His comprehensive review on DEAs for artificial muscles, with 48 citations, is a foundational resource in the field, synthesizing two decades of progress. Notable achievements include designing a soft mimic robotic arm powered by DEAs (27 citations) and a soft gripper that uses conical DEAs for displacement amplification and compliant grips. With over 120 total citations across his top papers, Jiang’s work is shaping the next generation of soft, energy-efficient robotic systems.