Daniel Sang‐Hoon Lee

Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation

Papers

2

Total Citations

374

H-Index

2

About

Daniel Sang-Hoon Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of mechanical engineering, robotics, and applied geometry, best known for his transformative work in origami-inspired engineering. His landmark 2021 review, "Engineering Origami: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Applications, Design Methods, and Tools," has garnered over 368 citations, establishing itself as a definitive resource in the field. This work systematically maps how ancient folding principles can be harnessed to solve modern engineering challenges across scales—from nano-devices to meter-scale deployable structures—bridging theoretical design laws with practical implementation. Lee’s contributions extend into robotics and AI through his involvement with RoboCup, where he has highlighted the initiative’s role as a rich testbed for interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation in autonomous systems and human-robot interaction. His research uniquely synthesizes geometric design, material science, and computational methods, enabling breakthroughs in self-folding robots, adaptive structures, and medical devices. With a citation impact that underscores his influence, Lee continues to shape how engineers think about reconfigurable, space-efficient systems, making him a key figure in the emerging field of origami engineering and a bridge between classical art and cutting-edge technology.

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H-Index
2
Papers
374
Total Citations
187
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Engineering Origami: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Applications, Design Methods, and Tools
368 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation

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