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Joon Pio Hong is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neural engineering, bionic prosthetics, and robotic microsurgery. His work focuses on developing advanced neural interfaces and surgical platforms to restore intuitive control and sensory feedback for amputees. Hong’s major contributions include the creation of a hybrid bionic nerve interface that integrates neural control with sensory feedback for long-term use in bionic limbs, and the development of imperceptive, reusable dermal surface EMG sensors for lower extremity neuro-prosthetic control—a critical innovation for amputees using silicon liners. His research has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited paper accumulating 26 citations and his preclinical studies on robotic microsurgery platforms achieving 7 citations. Notably, Hong’s work on the robotic microsurgery platform, validated through 256 rat femoral vessel anastomoses, demonstrates a leap in surgical precision and training efficiency. By bridging neural interfaces and robotic surgery, Hong is shaping the future of bionic rehabilitation and microsurgical practice, offering new hope for patients with limb loss and advancing the field of neuroprosthetics.