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Jiwoong Park is a pioneer in the programmable assembly of two-dimensional (2D) materials, driving a paradigm shift from static planar devices to dynamic, reconfigurable three-dimensional (3D) architectures. His research centers on the robotic construction and mechanical manipulation of van der Waals solids, with a particular focus on creating "origami" and "omnigami" structures from atomically thin layers like MoS₂. Park’s major contributions include the development of a four-dimensional pixel assembly method, which enables the precise, robotic stacking of 2D materials into complex 3D forms with spatially resolved and reconfigurable optoelectronic properties. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2022 paper (140 citations), allows for unprecedented control over light–matter interactions. His earlier studies on reversible MoS₂ origami (59 citations) and the "MoSeS dynamic omnigami" paradigm (20 citations) further demonstrate how strain and phase engineering can yield shape-programmable, smart materials. By merging robotics with materials science, Park has opened new avenues for adaptive sensors, multipolar detectors, and next-generation micro-optics, establishing himself as a leading architect of the 2D materials landscape.