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Sun-Pill Jung is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges bio-inspired design and micro-scale engineering, with a focus on creating agile, small-scale robots capable of extraordinary locomotion. His core research areas include bio-inspired robotics, surface tension dynamics, and power-amplified jumping mechanisms. Jung’s most celebrated contribution is his 2015 study on surface tension–dominated jumping, which unraveled the hydrodynamics of water striders and led to the first robotic insect capable of jumping on water—a feat that has garnered 418 citations and inspired a new class of amphibious micro-robots. He further advanced the field by developing flea-inspired catapult mechanisms and integrated jumping-crawling robots, achieving enhanced energy storage and trajectory control in milli-scale platforms. His work on composite bistable mechanisms and lightweight actuator designs, such as the Dipo hopping robot, demonstrates a sustained commitment to overcoming size limitations through novel fabrication and actuation strategies. With over 600 total citations and a trajectory toward deployable, foldable robotic systems, Jung stands as a leading figure in small-scale robotics, offering elegant solutions to complex locomotion challenges.