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Hoijun Kim is a rising leader in neuroprosthetics and rehabilitation engineering, whose work is redefining how amputees interact with bionic limbs. His research centers on three critical frontiers: imperceptible biosensing, immersive rehabilitation systems, and hybrid neural interfaces. Kim’s most impactful contribution is the development of a dermal surface EMG sensor that is both imperceptive and reusable, designed to function within the challenging environment of a silicon liner on a residual limb. This innovation, detailed in his 2023 paper (26 citations), directly addresses a major barrier to lower extremity neuroprosthetic control and clinical assessment, enabling more natural and reliable prosthetic leg operation. He further advances the field by creating an XR Rehabilitation Simulation System (15 citations) to fill a critical gap in digital rehabilitation for lower-limb amputees, and by pioneering a Hybrid Bionic Nerve Interface (9 citations) that integrates neural control with sensory feedback for intuitive bionic limb use. Kim’s work is not only technically novel but also clinically focused, aiming to restore both mobility and sensation. His achievements mark him as a key figure in the next generation of bionic medicine, with his research promising to make prosthetic control more seamless and rehabilitation more effective.