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Jinwoo Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bio-inspired engineering, and wearable bioelectronics. His work addresses one of the most critical challenges in soft robotics: enabling autonomous, untethered operation without the constraints of external power supplies such as electrical wires or pneumatic tubes. His highly cited 2024 review on untethered soft actuators (130 citations) has become an essential reference for researchers seeking to develop truly independent soft robotic systems. Lee's bio-inspired approach is a hallmark of his research philosophy. His development of pumpless phase-change actuators driven by bidirectional thermoelectrics (69 citations) and a wireless soft robotic fish capable of gliding locomotion through controlled buoyancy (36 citations) demonstrate his ability to translate natural movement strategies into functional engineering solutions. These contributions have advanced underwater robotics and locomotive systems considerably. Beyond robotics, Lee has expanded his impact into wearable health technologies, developing flexible bioelectronics integrated with ankle-foot exoskeletons to estimate metabolic costs and optimize physical effort in real time (40 citations). With a growing citation record exceeding 298 citations across recent publications alone, Lee stands as an influential voice shaping the future of intelligent, autonomous soft robotic and wearable systems.