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Kyungmin Jeong is a robotics researcher whose work centers on bioinspired locomotion, amphibious robotic platforms, and field robotics for challenging real-world environments. His most recognized contribution lies in the development of multimodal robotic systems capable of operating across diverse terrains — most notably robots that can traverse both water surfaces and ground. His 2015 study on a water and ground-running platform using spherical footpads (41 citations) stands as his most impactful work, drawing inspiration from nature to engineer versatile amphibious robots. Building on this, Jeong has systematically investigated foot pad geometry, walking gaits, and hydrodynamic steering to refine water-running robot performance across multiple subsequent studies. Beyond amphibious locomotion, he has made notable contributions to stair-climbing robotics with FlipBot (28 citations) and to critical infrastructure inspection, developing mobile robotic systems for nuclear power plant steam generator maintenance and aerial inspection platforms for heavy water reactors — work with significant safety implications given radiation hazards. His earlier research on urban search-and-rescue robots further demonstrates a career dedicated to deploying robotics in high-stakes environments. Collectively accumulating over 150 citations, Jeong's body of work reflects a sustained and impactful research agenda at the intersection of bioinspired design and practical field robotics.