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Hans Winger is a researcher at the forefront of smart textiles and functional materials, with a primary focus on developing electronically conductive yarns for stretchable sensing applications. His key research areas include electromechanical properties of silver-plated yarns, textile-based sensors, and science communication through demonstrators. Winger’s major contribution lies in systematically investigating how yarn construction parameters—such as twist, ply, and plating density—influence the electrical and mechanical behavior of silver-plated yarns, enabling their use in human motion monitoring and soft robotics proprioception. His most-cited work, “Electromechanical Properties of Silver-Plated Yarns and Their Relation to Yarn Construction Parameters” (2023, 11 citations), provides foundational insights for designing robust, stretchable textile sensors. Beyond technical research, Winger has explored innovative ways to communicate science to the public, as seen in his work “Reflections on ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’: Communicating Science to the Public through a Demonstrator” (2022). This dual focus on advancing materials science and bridging the gap between research and public understanding highlights his commitment to both innovation and education, making his work valuable for students and researchers in wearable technology and human-machine interfaces.