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Xiaoting Yuan is a leading researcher at the frontier of flexible electronics and advanced manufacturing, specializing in 3D-printed functional materials for energy harvesting and smart sensing. Her pioneering work centers on developing novel ceramic-polymer composite grids that combine mechanical flexibility with high electromechanical performance. Yuan’s most influential contribution, a 2020 study on 3D-printed, silver-coated PNN-PZT ceramic-polymer composites for energy conversion, has garnered 90 citations, establishing a foundational method for creating flexible piezoelectronics. She further advanced the field with a 2023 paper on 3D-printing approaches for multifunctional piezoelectronics (46 citations) and a 2021 study on multilayered composites with integrated structural-self-sensing capabilities (32 citations). Most recently, her 2024 work on triboelectric and iontronic dual-responsive bioinspired ionic skin—enabling human-like dexterous robotic manipulation—represents a significant leap toward next-generation soft robotics and human-machine interfaces. Through her innovative use of additive manufacturing, Yuan has demonstrated how to embed sensing and energy conversion directly into flexible, durable structures, making her a key figure in the development of smart materials for wearable technology and autonomous systems.