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Dr. Seokgyu Ko is a leading innovator in flexible and wearable sensor technology, with a research focus on advanced nanomaterials for electronic skin (e-skin) and human–machine interfaces. His most impactful work centers on developing highly sensitive, multifunctional sensors that mimic human tactile perception. Dr. Ko’s seminal 2020 paper on a capacitive pressure and strain sensor using a CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂ hybrid sponge (225 citations) introduced a novel strategy to dramatically enhance sensitivity for wearable applications. That same year, he pioneered a temperature–strain hybridized sensor based on a black phosphorus and laser-engraved graphene heterostructure (194 citations), enabling dual-parameter sensing in a single device—a critical step toward realistic e-skin. His more recent work on ultra-sensitive, quick-responsive iontronic pressure sensors (2022) further pushes the boundaries of artificial tactile systems. With over 450 total citations from his top three papers alone, Dr. Ko’s contributions are shaping the future of soft robotics, intuitive electronics, and wearable health monitors, establishing him as a key figure in next-generation sensory technology.