Kwang‐Un Jeong
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173
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About
Kwang-Un Jeong is a leading figure in the field of smart soft materials, with a research focus that bridges stimuli-responsive polymers, liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), and advanced composites for soft robotics and wearable electronics. His major contributions include pioneering the development of shape-memory and healable liquid metal composites, which enable stretchable conductors that can recover both shape and electrical function after damage. He has also made seminal advances in programming 2D and 3D shape transformations in LCEs using two-step photocrosslinking, a technique that precisely controls molecular orientation for reversible actuation. His work on ionic conductivity-switchable smart skins and photopolymerized self-healing networks further demonstrates his ability to integrate multiple functionalities—such as sensing, actuation, and self-repair—into single material systems. With over 170 citations across his most-cited papers, Jeong’s research has had a tangible impact on the design of next-generation soft materials. Notably, his recent OCTOID project, an octopus-inspired soft robotic system featuring programmable shape morphing and dynamic structural coloration, exemplifies his drive to translate fundamental materials science into bioinspired, multifunctional devices.
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