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Jae Sang Hyeon is a pioneering researcher in the field of advanced nanomaterials and soft robotics, with a primary focus on developing next-generation artificial muscles and electronic skin (e-skin) technologies. His most significant contribution lies in the creation of electrochemical graphene/carbon nanotube yarn artificial muscles, a highly cited work (71 citations) that demonstrates how carbon nanotube (CNT) yarns can be engineered to produce powerful, controllable torsional and tensile motions. Hyeon has further advanced this field by designing high-performance one-body electrochemical torsional artificial muscles using CNTs and ion-exchange polymers, offering a promising alternative to miniaturized electric motors. In parallel, he has developed a self-powered multidirectional strain sensor for e-skin applications, capable of detecting strain, pressure, and temperature for use in health monitoring, motion recognition, and robotics. His innovative work also includes a zinc-air powered carbon nanotube yarn artificial muscle, showcasing a self-sustaining energy approach. With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory toward practical, wearable, and autonomous systems, Hyeon is establishing himself as a key innovator at the intersection of nanomaterials, energy harvesting, and bioinspired robotics.