Jung-Wook Park

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Jung-Wook Park is a pioneering researcher in the fields of human-computer interaction (HCI), soft robotics, and smart materials, with a focus on creating shape-changing interfaces that bridge the physical and digital worlds. His most notable contribution is the development of PITAS (2022), a groundbreaking embedded robotic sheet that integrates a reversible phase-transition actuating layer with a heating and sensing layer. This thin-sheet material empowers non-expert makers to design devices capable of locally or remotely conveying physical information through shape change, democratizing access to advanced robotic fabrication. With 8 citations, this work has already influenced the HCI community by introducing a novel, accessible approach to physical information communication. Park’s research lies at the intersection of material science and interaction design, enabling new forms of tactile feedback and dynamic physical interfaces. His achievements include advancing the fabrication of soft, actuatable materials that respond to environmental stimuli, opening doors for applications in assistive technology, education, and interactive art. Through his innovative synthesis of sensing and actuation, Park is shaping the future of how humans communicate with and through physical objects.