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Dongwoo Kim is an emerging researcher specializing in rehabilitation engineering, exercise science, and wearable robotics, with a particular focus on how exoskeleton technology can enhance physical health across different populations. His most influential work centers on the EX1, a hip-joint assistive robot developed by Samsung Electronics, through which he has investigated the physiological and functional benefits of combined exercise programs for both older and younger adults. His 2023 study examining the effects of a four-week exercise program using EX1 in older adults — already garnering 15 citations — demonstrated meaningful gains in muscle function and fall-risk reduction, addressing critical concerns in aging populations. Complementary work explored quadriceps morphological changes in young adults following structured wearable-robot-assisted training, further establishing EX1's versatility as an exercise tool. Kim has also examined the utility of hip exoskeletons for anaerobic exercise during periods of reduced physical activity, such as those prompted by COVID-19. His more recent multivariable modeling approach for predicting lower limb muscular strength through exoskeleton data signals a forward-looking integration of biomechanics and data science, positioning him as a promising contributor to the rapidly evolving field of human-robot interaction in health and fitness.