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Ziang Wang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, tactile sensing, and humanoid locomotion. His most impactful work introduces a groundbreaking 3D dual-mode tactile sensor that simultaneously decouples temperature and pressure sensing, mimicking the multifunctionality of biological skin—a key enabler for next-generation wearable devices and smart robotics, earning 44 citations since 2024. Wang’s earlier contributions focus on enhancing the stability and autonomy of inexpensive humanoid robots through closed-loop push recovery and active balancing, leveraging reinforcement learning (RL) and deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to achieve robust, real-time responses to external disturbances. His series of papers (2018–2020) systematically advances affordable platforms, demonstrating that sophisticated control strategies can democratize humanoid robotics research. Notably, his work bridges the gap between low-cost hardware and high-performance control, making complex locomotion accessible to broader labs. With a total of 58 citations across his key publications, Wang’s dual expertise in sensor innovation and robot control positions him as a rising leader in creating more intelligent, resilient, and human-interactive robotic systems.