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Gwanghyun Jo is a researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering, robotics, and sensor technology, whose work focuses on developing novel systems for physiological sensing and human–robot interaction. His most impactful contribution is a compact pulsatile simulator based on a cam-follower mechanism, which generates realistic radial pulse waveforms for cardiovascular research and device testing—a paper that has earned 53 citations. Jo also advanced force sensing in robotics with a novel intrinsic method for detecting contact forces during human–robot interaction, enhancing safety and collaboration. In imaging, he developed a fast adaptive restoration technique for spatially varying defocus blur, improving sensor performance. More recently, Jo has explored stretchable skin-adhesive actuators with anisotropic microarchitectures for wearable haptic feedback, and a transfer function model for reconstructing arterial pulse waveforms from non-invasive measurements using a robotic tonometry system. His diverse portfolio—spanning pulse simulation, force sensing, image restoration, and soft actuators—demonstrates a commitment to practical, interdisciplinary solutions that bridge mechanical design, signal processing, and biomedical applications.