Yeojin Jung

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Yeojin Jung is a rising researcher at the forefront of bioinspired materials science, with a focused expertise in water-responsive (WR) biomaterials and protein-based actuators. Her work centers on understanding how molecular structures dictate mechanical behavior, particularly the remarkable ability of certain biological materials to swell and shrink in response to humidity changes. Jung’s major contribution lies in elucidating the critical role of β-sheet nanocrystals in *Bombyx mori* silk, demonstrating that these ordered domains are the key drivers of water responsiveness—a finding that provides foundational design criteria for high-energy actuators in soft robotics and energy harvesting. Her most cited paper (2020, 20 citations) established this principle, while her subsequent work (2024) on protein block copolymers further reveals how structural variations at the nanoscale can tune WR performance. By bridging molecular architecture with macroscopic function, Jung is paving the way for scalable, sustainable actuators that mimic nature’s efficiency, offering transformative potential for autonomous systems and green energy technologies.