Yong‐Seok Choi

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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Yong-Seok Choi is a rising innovator in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a focused expertise in liquid crystalline networks (LCNs) and transformable structures. His major contribution lies in pioneering the development of monolithically assembled 3D soft transformable robots, a breakthrough that addresses the challenge of fabricating complex, three-dimensional architectures from two-dimensional LCN films. By integrating photo-controllable liquid crystalline networks with static and dynamic covalent dual-cross-links, Choi’s work enables unprecedented UV-controllable reversible actuation, allowing soft robots to achieve diverse locomotion modes. This research, published in 2022, has garnered early recognition with citations beginning to accumulate, signaling its growing impact on the field. Choi’s achievements include advancing the practical application of shape-reconfigurable materials, bridging the gap between theoretical material science and functional robotic systems. His work is particularly notable for its potential to revolutionize soft robotics, offering a pathway to more adaptable, multifunctional machines. As a researcher, Choi is establishing himself at the forefront of smart material engineering, with his contributions poised to influence future developments in autonomous, transformable systems.