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Taejin Jung is a leading figure in humanoid robotics, best known for his pivotal role in developing the DRC-HUBO+, a disaster-response platform that secured victory for Team KAIST at the 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Finals. His research centers on the design, control, and locomotion strategies for humanoid and quadruped robots operating in unstructured, hazardous environments. Jung’s major contributions include the hardware and software architecture of the DRC-HUBO+, which successfully performed complex tasks mimicking a Fukushima-style nuclear disaster scenario. He also pioneered a novel walking-wheeling dual-mode strategy, allowing the humanoid to seamlessly transition between bipedal locomotion and wheeled mobility for greater efficiency. His work on position/torque hybrid control for rigid, high-gear ratio quadruped robots further demonstrates his versatility in advancing robot stability and dexterity. With his most-cited papers—including the 2018 *Development of the Humanoid Disaster Response Platform DRC-HUBO+* (145 citations) and the 2016 *Robot System of DRC-HUBO+* (127 citations)—Jung’s research has profoundly shaped the field of disaster robotics, offering practical solutions for robots to operate under degraded communication and extreme conditions. His achievements continue to inspire new generations of roboticists.