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Taekyung Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of flexible sensing technologies and surgical robotics. His work primarily focuses on developing advanced sensor systems for extreme environments and medical applications. Lee’s most significant contribution is the creation of a phosphorescence-based flexible and transparent optical temperature-sensing skin, capable of operating in extreme conditions. This innovation, published in 2021 and garnering 37 citations, utilizes a polyimide substrate made from 4,4-diamino diphenyl ether and 4,4′-oxydiphthalic anhydride, enabling temperature sensing for intelligent bionic robots and automated medical treatments. He further advanced this concept with a multi-functional flexible sensing skin that integrates both temperature and tactile sensing capabilities. In surgical robotics, Lee has made notable contributions to force measurement and friction analysis in laparoscopic surgical robot instruments, proposing indirect methods for measuring operational forces that address critical size and safety constraints. His earlier work includes consensus control of nonlinear systems using feedback linearization and feature localization for cleaning robots using neural networks and ultrasonic sensors. With a research portfolio spanning from fundamental control theory to applied flexible electronics, Lee’s work continues to influence the development of smarter, more capable robotic systems for healthcare and industrial applications.