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Shaobo Ji is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioinspired electronics, soft robotics, and advanced materials. Their work fundamentally reimagines how artificial systems can mimic biological functions and interact with the physical world. Ji’s most notable contribution is the development of a chemically mediated artificial neuron (170 citations), a breakthrough that bridges synthetic materials and neural signaling, offering a new paradigm for neuromorphic computing and bio-integrated devices. In the realm of shape programming, Ji introduced an unconstrained method using light-induced stress gradients (77 citations), enabling 2D sheets to autonomously morph into complex 3D structures—a critical advance for flexible electronics and soft robotics without the need for external mechanical forces. Ji also designed freestanding, scalable bimodal sensor arrays (60 citations) that achieve haptic body-feature identification, surpassing prior tactile technologies limited to non-living objects, with direct applications in clinical diagnostics and human-machine interfaces. Addressing a key challenge in stretchable electronics, Ji developed hydrogel encapsulation for high-enthalpy thermal dissipation (33 citations), mitigating overheating and enhancing device stability. Through these innovations, Ji has established a transformative portfolio that advances both fundamental material science and practical device engineering.