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Geok Soon Hong is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans robotics, automation, and food technology, with particular distinction in the rapidly emerging field of 3D food printing. His most celebrated contributions came in 2015, when he published a series of landmark studies on additive manufacturing for food fabrication that collectively amassed over 1,100 citations, establishing him as a leading authority in the field. His pioneering work introduced first-generation food printer concept designs and workable prototypes, explored mass customization solutions for aging populations suffering from swallowing difficulties, and provided comprehensive overviews of 3D printing technologies that have guided subsequent researchers worldwide. Beyond food technology, Hong has made meaningful contributions to robotics, including biologically inspired bipedal locomotion control using central pattern generators, visual servoing systems for camera-in-hand robotic applications, and model-based control of robotic manipulators. His more recent investigations into industrial finishing applications demonstrate a sustained engagement with practical force control challenges in manufacturing environments. Spanning over three decades of research, Hong's portfolio reflects a rare versatility, combining foundational robotics theory with transformative applied innovations that continue to shape both academic discourse and real-world engineering practice.