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Jongwoo An is a leading researcher in robust navigation and positioning systems, with a primary focus on fusing Global Positioning System (GPS) and Inertial Navigation System (INS) data for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots. His most influential work, "Robust Navigational System for a Transporter Using GPS/INS Fusion" (2017, 77 citations), introduces a fault detection and isolation method that ensures reliable localization even when GPS signals are compromised—a critical advancement for yard transporters and urban robots. An further refined this approach in subsequent studies, integrating motion estimators and modified HDOP metrics to enhance positioning accuracy in challenging environments. His work has directly addressed the vulnerability of GPS-dependent systems, achieving robust performance in urban canyons and industrial settings. Beyond navigation, An has explored human-robot collaboration, proposing a cooperative control strategy for direct teaching of manipulators (2021, 3 citations) that prioritizes operator comfort and efficiency. With a citation count exceeding 96 across his top papers, An’s contributions are foundational for the safe deployment of autonomous transporters and mobile robots in real-world, GPS-degraded environments—a key enabler for smart logistics and urban automation.