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Daehoon Han is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and advanced manufacturing, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how we design and fabricate responsive materials. His primary contributions lie in developing electroactive hydrogels (EAHs) for soft robotic actuation and advancing multi-material 3D printing technologies. Han’s landmark 2018 study on a 3D-printed electroactive hydrogel—cited over 357 times—demonstrated unprecedented large deformations under electric fields, opening new pathways for artificial muscles and soft manipulators. He further revolutionized additive manufacturing with his 2020 review on multi-material methods (249 citations) and his 2019 breakthrough in projection micro-stereolithography using dynamic fluidic control (215 citations), enabling rapid, high-resolution fabrication of heterogeneous structures. His modeling work on fiber-reinforced polymeric gels (2019) provides critical theoretical foundations for designing durable, responsive composites. With over 850 total citations, Han’s innovations are not only advancing soft robotics but also establishing scalable, multi-material fabrication as a cornerstone of next-generation smart materials. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in bridging materials science, robotics, and digital manufacturing.