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DeaGyu Kim is a pioneering researcher in the field of micro-robotics, with a particular focus on bristle-bot locomotion, miniaturized fabrication techniques, and microscale actuation systems. Kim's most celebrated contribution is the development of the world's first micro-bristle-bot, a remarkable 5-milligram robot fabricated using two-photon polymerization (TPP) lithography — a groundbreaking achievement that has garnered 50 citations and demonstrated the extraordinary potential of 3D printing at the microscale. Building on this foundation, Kim has systematically advanced the capabilities of bristle-bot platforms, investigating the mechanics of forward and backward motion in milli-bristlebots and pioneering frequency-controlled steering mechanisms that enable precise maneuverability in miniaturized robotic systems. Particularly noteworthy is Kim's work on magnetically actuated micro-scale bristle-bots, pushing dimensional boundaries to robots measuring just 233 × 113 × 75 micrometers. More recently, Kim has explored bidirectional locomotion through innovative rocker robot designs. Collectively, Kim's research, with over 100 citations across five key publications, is shaping the future of micro-robotics, with promising implications for biomedical applications, minimally invasive procedures, and next-generation autonomous microsystems.