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Onejae Sul is a researcher advancing the field of biomimetic tactile sensing, with a focus on creating artificial systems that replicate human touch and thermal perception. His work centers on developing highly sensitive sensors that mimic the structure and function of human skin, enabling machines to interact with their environment with unprecedented acuity. Sul’s major contributions include the design of a biomimetic tactile sensor featuring bilayer fingerprint ridges, which achieved 24 citations for its innovative approach to texture recognition. He also engineered a highly sensitive tactile shear sensor, cited 21 times, capable of detecting minute shear forces and surface slip using spatially digitized electrodes—a breakthrough for robotics and prosthetics. More recently, Sul developed a millimeter-scale tactile interaction sensor that simultaneously detects pressure, distribution, and shear direction, demonstrating his commitment to miniaturization and multi-modal sensing. His portable heat transfer measurement system further extends his impact into thermal sensation, mimicking human perception for applications in wearable technology. With a growing citation record, Sul’s work is shaping the future of haptic interfaces and intelligent robotics.