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Dohyung Kee is a pioneering researcher in ergonomics and human–machine interaction, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we model and predict human posture and reach for safer, more efficient workplace design. His key research areas include digital human modeling, workspace analysis, and ergonomic evaluation. Kee’s major contributions lie in developing analytical methods to generate three-dimensional reach volumes and isocomfort workspaces, moving beyond traditional empirical approaches. His 1995 paper on upper body reach posture prediction, with 101 citations, remains a cornerstone for ergonomic evaluation models, enabling designers to anticipate natural movement patterns. He further advanced the field by creating man–machine interface models that improve visibility and reach functions (1996, 24 citations), and by analytically deriving three-dimensional reach volumes based on multijoint movements (2002, 21 citations), which quantified the full range of upper and lower body motion using eight and six degrees of freedom, respectively. Kee’s innovative use of robot kinematics to generate workspaces (1997) demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach. His work has directly influenced ergonomic standards and software tools used by engineers worldwide, making him a key figure in the quest to harmonize human capabilities with machine environments.