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Leandro Lorenzelli is a prominent researcher specializing in tactile sensing, flexible electronics, and smart sensor systems, with a particular focus on their applications in robotics and prosthetics. His work has significantly advanced the development of electronic skin technologies, exploring how machines can more naturally and intelligently interact with the physical world. Among his most impactful contributions is his pioneering research on Piezoelectric Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (POSFET) devices, which form the basis of sophisticated tactile sensing arrays designed to mimic human cutaneous sensing. His 2015 review on new materials for electronic skin (181 citations) and his 2011 work on tactile sensing systems-on-chip (146 citations) have become essential references in the field, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of his influence. Lorenzelli has also made notable strides in flexible and stretchable sensor fabrication, developing screen-printed piezoresistive sensors using carbon nanotube-PDMS composites and ultra-thin silicon-based piezoelectric devices. His work on temperature-compensated tactile sensing further highlights his commitment to creating robust, real-world-ready solutions. Across more than a decade of research, his contributions have collectively shaped the trajectory of wearable sensing technologies and human-robot interaction.