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Changhyun Chung is a pioneering researcher in the field of bio-inspired robotics, with a singular focus on developing swimming humanoid robots to study the biomechanics of human swimming. His major contribution is the creation of **SWUMANOID**, a life-sized, anatomically accurate humanoid robot designed to replicate human swimming motions—including the crawl stroke—with precise mass distribution and 20 waterproofed actuators. This robot serves as a unique experimental platform, replacing human swimmers to investigate unsteady fluid forces and swimming dynamics in a controlled, repeatable manner. Chung’s work has garnered over 40 citations across his most-cited papers, with key studies like “Development of a Swimming Humanoid Robot for Research of Human Swimming” and “Free Swimming of the Swimming Humanoid Robot for the Crawl Stroke” each accumulating 13 citations. Notable achievements include the successful realization of free swimming in the crawl stroke, validated through simulation and physical testing. By bridging robotics and fluid dynamics, Chung’s research offers invaluable insights for sports science, rehabilitation, and underwater robotics, establishing him as a leading innovator in this niche yet impactful domain.