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Dr. Zekun Liu is a rising leader in wearable technology and smart textiles, whose work bridges materials science, energy harvesting, and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on developing flexible, self-powered sensing systems that can adapt to complex human environments. A key contribution is his design of strain-sensing percolation networks capable of detecting multi-directional mechanical inputs while managing microclimate conditions—work that has garnered 61 citations and promises to revolutionize wearable health monitors. Dr. Liu has also advanced thermoelectric energy harvesting by integrating solar absorbers and radiative coolers, achieving self-powered operation for wearable generators (44 citations). Most recently, his exploration of humanoid robots to fabricate smart biomedical textiles (13 citations) opens new frontiers in automated, precision-engineered e-textiles. With over 118 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Liu’s interdisciplinary approach—combining materials innovation with robotic automation—positions him at the forefront of next-generation wearables that are not only intelligent but energy-autonomous. His research holds transformative potential for personalized healthcare, athletic performance monitoring, and adaptive clothing systems.