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Jonghoo Park is a leading researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on the design and fabrication of anthropomorphic prosthetic hands. His work addresses a critical challenge in prosthetics: creating functional, dexterous hands that can be produced efficiently and affordably. Park’s major contributions include pioneering single-step 3D printing techniques for bio-inspired, ready-to-use movable joints, eliminating the need for complex assembly and revolutionizing how prosthetic components are manufactured. His comprehensive 2024 review on 3D-printed anthropomorphic hands (11 citations) has become a foundational resource in the field, synthesizing advances in design freedom and structural efficiency. Additionally, his development of a posture-dependent variable transmission mechanism (4 citations) mimics human grasping characteristics, enabling prosthetic hands to balance swift closure with substantial grip strength—a long-standing hurdle in the field. With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory toward translating lab innovations into practical, low-cost solutions, Park’s work is shaping the future of accessible, high-performance prosthetic technology for amputees worldwide.