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Ho Sang Jung is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, specializing in the development of bioinspired artificial muscles and actuators for robotic applications. His major contributions center on twisted and coiled actuators (TCAs), particularly the innovative double helix design combining spandex and nylon fibers. Jung's seminal 2018 paper on this topic, cited 58 times, introduced a fabrication method that dramatically improved actuation strain and lowered driving temperatures compared to conventional nylon TCAs. He further advanced the field by integrating these actuators into soft fabric systems and developing musclelike joint mechanisms driven by dielectric elastomers, as demonstrated in his 22-citation work. Jung's research addresses critical challenges in soft robotics, including torque compensation in actuator bundles and the sliding filament joint mechanism that mimics natural skeletal muscle movement. His 2022 work on a lightweight bionic arm, cited 17 times, showcases the practical application of these artificial muscles in creating controllable, humanlike robotic limbs. Through these achievements, Jung has established himself as a key innovator in translating soft actuator technology from fundamental materials science to functional robotic systems.