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Xin Jia is a leading researcher in the field of advanced hydrogels and 3D-printed soft materials, with a focus on biomimetic design and programmable shape deformation. Their major contributions include the development of a strong and ultra-tough supramolecular hydrogel enabled by strain-induced microphase separation, which has garnered 131 citations for its breakthrough in balancing strength and toughness. Jia also pioneered the use of 3D printing to create hydrogel architectures with complex, controllable shape deformation (108 citations), addressing key challenges in active materials and fabrication techniques. Additionally, their work on photocuring elastomers has significantly improved mechanical strength and resilience (66 citations), advancing applications in soft robotics and flexible electronics. Notable achievements include the design of a biomimetic surface with tunable frictional anisotropy and an octopus-inspired self-adaptive hydrogel gripper capable of manipulating ultra-soft objects, demonstrating practical innovation in soft robotics. With a citation count exceeding 330 across these key papers, Jia’s research continues to inspire new directions in biomimetic materials and additive manufacturing.