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Yitao Sun is a leading figure in the field of metallic glasses, a class of materials that uniquely blend the disordered atomic structure of liquids with the strength and conductivity of metals. His seminal work, the "Metallic glass roadmap," published in 2025, serves as a definitive guide for the field, synthesizing decades of research to chart the future of these revolutionary alloys. This highly cited paper (13 citations in its first year) has quickly become an essential resource for researchers aiming to overcome the fundamental challenges of manufacturing and scaling metallic glasses for real-world applications. Sun’s contributions lie in demystifying the complex physics behind glass formation, particularly in understanding how metallic elements can be coaxed into a glassy state. By bridging the gap between fundamental science and industrial practicality, his work is paving the way for stronger, more resilient materials in everything from consumer electronics to aerospace engineering. A rising star in materials science, Yitao Sun is shaping the next generation of high-performance alloys.