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Soonchul Kwon is at the forefront of neuroprosthetics and rehabilitation engineering, with a research portfolio that seamlessly bridges bionic limb control, neural interfaces, and extended reality (XR) for clinical applications. His most impactful work centers on developing imperceptive, reusable dermal surface EMG sensors for lower extremity neuroprosthetic control—a breakthrough that addresses the critical challenge of integrating sensors within silicone liners worn by amputees, enabling more natural prosthetic leg operation and clinical assessment (26 citations). Kwon has also pioneered hybrid bionic nerve interfaces that combine multiple signal modalities to achieve intuitive, long-term neural control and sensory feedback for bionic limbs (9 citations). In parallel, he advances digital rehabilitation through XR simulation systems specifically designed for robotic prosthetic leg training (15 citations), and has contributed novel point-graph neural network architectures for indoor visual positioning, enhancing augmented reality navigation systems (12 citations). His work is distinguished by its direct translational impact—moving from fundamental neural interface science to deployable clinical tools that improve amputee mobility and quality of life. Kwon’s research exemplifies the convergence of neural engineering, robotics, and immersive technology, positioning him as a key innovator in next-generation prosthetic rehabilitation.