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Seulah Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, wearable technology, and assistive devices. Her work focuses on developing textile-based sensors and actuators that seamlessly integrate with the human body, with a particular emphasis on creating comfortable, functional interfaces for prosthetic control and human-machine interaction. Lee’s major contributions include the invention of conductive Knit-covered Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (k-PAM) actuators, which combine soft actuation with integrated sensing capabilities, and the development of a wearable fabric sensor system that enables control of myoelectric hand prostheses through foot posture classification—a breakthrough for high-level amputees with limited upper-limb muscular areas. Her research has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited papers accumulating over 50 citations collectively. Notably, Lee has advanced the field through her design framework for seamless smart gloves using digital knitting systems, demonstrating how textile manufacturing can be leveraged for precise sensor integration. Her work on knitted data gloves for finger motion classification further showcases her commitment to creating practical, comfortable wearable systems. Lee’s innovative approach to embedding electronics directly into fabrics positions her as a key figure in the future of soft, body-integrated technologies.