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Xiaokun Liu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioinspired engineering and advanced materials, whose work bridges soft robotics and entomological biomechanics. His most impactful contribution is the development of a structured design for highly stretchable electronic skin (2019, 20 citations), which introduced novel microstructural approaches to achieve superior pressure sensitivity—a foundational advance for haptic technologies and wearable sensors. Liu’s research extends into the mechanics of insect locomotion, where he uncovered a self-locking mechanism in the frog-legged beetle *Sagra femorata* (2024, 5 citations), revealing how specialized leg joints enable extraordinary jumping power. This discovery has implications for designing agile, energy-efficient robotic limbs. He also pioneered integrative techniques combining micro-CT imaging with Blender animation (2024, 5 citations) to simulate insect behavior, exemplified by analyzing fruit fly aggression—a methodology that offers unprecedented insights into biomechanical function and evolutionary adaptation. With a growing citation impact, Liu’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary creativity, merging materials science, biology, and computational modeling. His achievements position him as a rising leader in bioinspired design, with potential to transform prosthetics, soft robotics, and our understanding of natural locomotion.