Yeying Lin

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Dr. Yeying Lin is a rising innovator in the field of soft electronics and bio-inspired materials, with a primary focus on developing advanced hydrogels for wearable technology. Her most-cited work, "Polyelectrolyte Hydrogel with Piezoelectricity and Adhesion for Soft Electronics" (2023, 18 citations), tackles a critical bottleneck in the field: the lack of skin-adhesive properties in piezoelectric hydrogel sensors. By ingeniously integrating methacrylate-based polyelectrolytes, Lin engineered a hydrogel that simultaneously exhibits piezoelectricity—converting mechanical stress into electrical signals—and strong, reversible adhesion to skin. This dual-function design enables seamless, conformal contact for wearable sensors, soft robotics, and human–machine interfaces, overcoming a key limitation that previously hindered practical deployment. Her contribution is notable for bridging material science and device engineering, offering a scalable solution for next-generation, self-powered, and skin-friendly electronics. Though early in her career, Lin’s work has already garnered attention for its elegant simplicity and high impact potential, positioning her as a promising voice in the quest for truly wearable, interactive soft systems.