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Jeong-Woong Shin is a pioneering researcher at the frontier of soft, transient bioelectronics and bioinspired power systems. His work masterfully integrates materials chemistry with device engineering to create stretchable, biodegradable elastomers and multifunctional soft robots. Shin’s highest-impact contribution, “Ultra-stretchable and biodegradable elastomers for soft, transient electronics” (2023, 139 citations), introduces rubber-like materials that degrade harmlessly after use—a critical advance for eco-friendly wearable and implantable devices. He further demonstrated the translational potential of this platform in “Synthesis of shape-programmable elastomer for a bioresorbable, wireless nerve stimulator” (2024, 24 citations), merging mechanical programmability with therapeutic function. Shin’s creativity extends to energy harvesting, as seen in “Electric Eel-Inspired Soft Electrocytes for Solid-State Power Systems” (2023, 18 citations), where he mimics nature to build flexible, solid-state batteries. Most recently, his “Wireless, Multifunctional System-Integrated Programmable Soft Robot” (2025, 14 citations) showcases a transformable robotic platform that overcomes traditional design limitations. With a growing citation record and a portfolio spanning degradable electronics, bioresorbable stimulators, and bioinspired power, Shin is shaping a future where electronics are soft, sustainable, and seamlessly integrated with living systems.