Hyukjoo Kwon

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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Hyukjoo Kwon is pioneering the next generation of soft robotics through the development of high-performance artificial muscles. His research centers on magnetic soft actuators, addressing the fundamental challenge of balancing mechanical robustness with dexterous, lifelike movement. Kwon’s major contribution is the creation of “Multifunctional Magnetic Muscles” (2024, 73 citations), which achieve an unprecedented combination of high work density, large actuation strain, and multifunctional control—mimicking the nuanced capabilities of biological muscle. In his subsequent work, “Soft Magnetic Artificial Muscles with High Work Density and Actuation Strain via Dual Cross‐Linking Design” (2025), he introduces a novel dual cross-linking strategy to overcome the intrinsic trade-off between stretchability and actuation performance. This breakthrough enables soft actuators that are both highly compliant and powerful, opening new possibilities for wearable electronics, biomedical devices, and agile soft robots. Kwon’s research is notable for its direct impact on real-world applications, and his innovative materials design has quickly garnered attention, establishing him as a rising leader in the field of soft robotics and smart materials.