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Bhavani Prasad Yalagala is a rising researcher in the field of bio-inspired flexible electronics, with a focus on developing sustainable, self-powered pressure sensors for e-skin, prosthetics, and soft robotics. His work centers on leveraging biopolymers—particularly chitosan—to create biocompatible and biodegradable sensor systems that mimic human mechanoreceptors, such as the Pacinian corpuscle. His most-cited paper, “Wireless and Self‐Powered Wearable Pressure Sensors Based on Chitosan for Artificial Mechanoreceptors” (2025, 6 citations), demonstrates a novel approach to emulating tactile perception for intelligent human-like robots. Another key contribution, “A bioprotein-based flexible and self-powered pressure sensor towards a biomimic of an artificial Pacinian corpuscle” (2023, 4 citations), addresses the critical need for low-cost, biodegradable alternatives in implantable electronics. Yalagala’s work stands out for its integration of self-powering mechanisms with eco-friendly materials, a combination rarely achieved in conventional pressure sensors. His 2024 study on chitosan-BaTiO₃ composites further advances e-skin applications by enhancing sensitivity and flexibility. Though early in his career, Yalagala’s research is gaining traction for its potential to revolutionize wearable and implantable devices, offering a sustainable path toward next-generation tactile sensing technologies.