Jeehae Shin

Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology

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Jeehae Shin is a rising researcher in the field of soft robotics and advanced materials, with a particular focus on liquid crystalline networks (LCNs) and their application in transformable, three-dimensional structures. Her work centers on the fabrication of monolithically assembled 3D soft robots that can change shape and locomotion in response to external stimuli, such as ultraviolet light. Shin’s major contributions include the development of photo-controllable LCNs that incorporate both static and dynamic covalent dual-cross-links, enabling reversible actuation and complex shape reconfiguration from simple 2D films. This innovation allows for the creation of soft robots with unprecedented degrees of freedom and adaptability. Her most-cited paper, “Monolithically Assembled 3D Soft Transformable Robot” (2022), has garnered 5 citations, marking an early yet promising impact in the field. Collaborating with notable researchers like Hong Suk Kang and Dong-Gyun Kim, Shin is helping to push the boundaries of soft robotics, offering new pathways for applications in medical devices, adaptive structures, and autonomous systems. Her work represents a significant step toward more versatile and intelligent soft materials.