Jingu Jeong

Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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Jingu Jeong is a rising star in the field of haptics and wearable electronics, whose work is redefining the boundaries of human–machine interaction. His research centers on developing advanced tactile sensing and feedback systems, with a particular focus on creating more realistic and immersive experiences. Jeong’s major contributions include the development of an interactive haptic system that integrates multimodal tactile sensing with hydraulic feedback, a breakthrough that has already garnered 14 citations since its publication in 2024. This system, which pairs a robotic hand with a wearable feedback device, promises to revolutionize applications from virtual reality to teleoperation. More recently, Jeong has addressed a critical challenge in wearable technology by engineering a highly sensitive and stretchable PVA-based hydrogel strain sensor. By employing a novel acrylic elastomer encapsulation, his 2025 paper solves the dual problems of low sensitivity and dehydration that have long plagued hydrogel sensors. Though early in his career, Jeong’s innovative approach to solving real-world engineering problems marks him as a researcher to watch in the rapidly evolving landscape of soft robotics and interactive systems.