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Woojun Jung is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, specializing in bioinspired design, wireless actuation, and biocompatible manufacturing. His work centers on developing miniature, modular soft robots that can navigate complex environments without tethers or heavy onboard components. Jung’s major contributions include the creation of a snakeskin-inspired 3D-printable soft robot that uses multi-modular vacuum-powered actuators to generate anisotropic friction, enabling locomotion on diverse natural surfaces (12 citations). He also advanced biocompatible micro-actuators by fabricating soft bellow actuators from PDMS using 3D-printed soluble molds, a method that is both rapid and harmless to living tissues (12 citations). Notably, Jung developed a wireless inchworm-like compact soft robot that uses induction heating of magnetic composites for crawling, addressing the challenge of freely operating miniaturized wireless robots (9 citations). His work on wireless micro soft actuators with 3D helical coils further pushes the boundaries of power transfer efficiency without payloads. Jung’s innovations have significant implications for medical devices, environmental monitoring, and exploration in confined spaces, earning him recognition as a leader in soft robotics.