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Rui Igreja is a leading researcher in the field of electronic skin (e-skin) technology, with a primary focus on developing advanced pressure sensors for robotics and prosthetics. His work centers on the transduction mechanisms and micro-structuring techniques that enable e-skin to mimic the multifunctionality of human skin, including flexibility, stretchability, and conformability. Igreja’s major contributions include pioneering the use of laser-engraved PDMS molds to create low-cost, high-performance piezoresistive sensors with tailored microstructures, such as micro-cones, which significantly enhance sensitivity. His 2020 review on e-skin pressure sensors, with 60 citations, provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances and has become a key reference in the field. His 2019 paper on bimodal sensors for robotics and prosthesis, cited 36 times, demonstrates the practical application of his work in creating sensing systems that detect both pressure and other stimuli. Igreja’s innovative fabrication approach, detailed in his 2018 paper, offers a scalable and cost-effective method for producing high-sensitivity sensors, making him a notable figure in the advancement of e-skin technology for real-world applications.