Papers
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Total Citations
134
H-Index
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About
Hwayeong Jeong is an emerging researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, wearable bioelectronics, and human-machine interfaces. His work spans two complementary frontiers: bioinspired mechanical systems and electrophysiological sensing technologies. Drawing inspiration from marine echinoderms, Jeong has developed innovative variable stiffness soft actuators that mimic the remarkable ability of sea creatures to modulate their structural rigidity — work that has advanced the versatility of soft robotic systems capable of transitioning between compliant and load-bearing states. Simultaneously, his research in wearable sensing has produced significant breakthroughs, most notably a skin preparation-free, stretchable microneedle adhesive patch for high-fidelity electrophysiological recording, which has rapidly garnered 100 citations since its 2024 publication — a testament to its transformative potential in healthcare monitoring and exoskeleton control. His broader portfolio encompasses high-density surface EMG sensor design, bio-impedance-based human-robot interaction, and origami-inspired soft robotic fingers. Collectively, Jeong's contributions bridge the gap between biological principles and next-generation assistive technologies, positioning him as a promising voice in the growing field of intelligent, body-integrated robotics.
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- 4Design of a Flexible High-Density Surface Electromyography Sensor5 citations · 2020
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- 6Low-profile folding mechanism for multi-DoF feedback control2 citations · 2025
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