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Sungwon Lee is a leading innovator in flexible and wearable sensor technology, with a primary focus on developing highly sensitive, mechanically robust devices for human-machine interfaces and biomedical applications. His most impactful contribution is the creation of a transparent, bending-insensitive pressure sensor (2016), which has garnered over 825 citations. This work revolutionized the field by decoupling pressure sensing from mechanical deformation, enabling accurate readings even on curved or moving surfaces—a critical breakthrough for electronic skin and soft robotics. Lee’s research also extends to magnetic shear force sensing, as demonstrated in his 2024 study on a pressure-insensitive magnetic shear force sensor with a pillar structure, which offers versatile, high-precision detection for complex tactile interactions. His achievements include pioneering materials engineering and structural design strategies that overcome traditional trade-offs between sensitivity and mechanical stability. With a citation count exceeding 830, Lee’s work continues to inspire next-generation wearable electronics, prosthetics, and smart textiles, establishing him as a key figure in the advancement of flexible sensor systems.