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Jun-Ming Liu is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans piezoelectric materials, flexible electronics, and micro-robotics, with particular expertise in functional materials for sensing, energy conversion, and intelligent systems. His most celebrated contribution is the 2017 discovery of an organic-inorganic perovskite ferroelectric with a remarkably large piezoelectric response, a landmark study that has garnered over 1,060 citations and opened new pathways toward flexible, high-performance mechanical sensors as alternatives to rigid ceramic-based piezoelectrics. This breakthrough helped catalyze growing interest in hybrid perovskite materials for electromechanical applications. Beyond piezoelectrics, Liu has made meaningful strides in flexible thin-film electrocaloric devices for intelligent thermal management in robotics, as well as advancing the stability of flexible perovskite solar cells through innovative interfacial engineering. More recently, his research has ventured into acoustic-radiation-driven micro-swimmers, demonstrating piezoelectric actuators capable of propelling miniature underwater robots with increasing sophistication. His exploration of hydrogel dielectric relaxation and magnetically guided photocatalytic microrobots further reflects his breadth across soft matter and bio-inspired systems. Collectively, Liu's work represents a compelling integration of materials science and robotics, positioning him as a versatile contributor to next-generation smart and flexible technologies.