Yang Sook Jung

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Yang Sook Jung is a materials scientist specializing in smart polymers and additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on 4D printing technologies. Her research centers on developing functional filament materials for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers, especially through polymer blending techniques. Jung’s most cited work, "Manufacturing of Filament for 4D Printing through Polyether-Type TPU/PLA Blend" (2023, 8 citations), introduces a novel approach to creating reversible deformation structures by melt-extruding polylactic acid with thermoplastic polyurethane. This contribution has significant implications for applications in soft robotics, intelligent mechanisms, and actuators, where shape-memory materials enable dynamic, stimuli-responsive behavior. By advancing the practical fabrication of 4D-printable filaments, Jung bridges the gap between material science and real-world engineering applications. Her work demonstrates how polymer blending can enhance the functionality of 3D-printed objects, making them capable of changing shape over time in response to external stimuli. As the field of 4D printing continues to grow, Jung’s foundational research provides critical insights into material design and process optimization, positioning her as an emerging contributor to next-generation smart manufacturing.