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Jeong-Yun Sun is a leading figure in soft robotics and advanced soft materials, whose work bridges the gap between biology and engineering. His primary research focuses on hydrogel-based actuators, bioinspired soft robots, and novel sensing mechanisms. Sun’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering work in hydrogel soft robotics (495 citations), which has helped establish the foundation for compliant, human-safe robotic systems. He has also introduced groundbreaking concepts like triboresistive touch sensing (69 citations), enabling grid-free, self-powered touch recognition for skin-mountable devices. His research on mechanically enhanced electroactive hydrogels for 3D printing (28 citations) has advanced the fabrication of complex, programmable soft actuators. More recently, Sun has explored network design strategies to improve elasticity and fracture resistance in soft materials (17 citations), as well as particle-armored liquid robots (6 citations) that emulate cellular behaviors like deformation and engulfment. His work on all-3D-printed modular microrobots (3 citations) demonstrates his commitment to scalable, multi-environment robotic systems. With a citation count exceeding 750, Sun’s research continues to shape the future of soft robotics, wearable electronics, and adaptive materials.