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Ji Won Suk is a leading researcher in soft robotics and advanced materials, with a focus on developing novel actuators and sensors for wearable and biomedical applications. Her major contributions center on the design and fabrication of twisted and coiled actuators (TCAs), particularly the innovative "Double Helix Twisted and Coiled Soft Actuator from Spandex and Nylon" (58 citations), which introduced a thermally driven soft actuator with exceptional strain capabilities. She also pioneered the use of vertical graphene-decorated carbon nanofibers for robust stretchable strain sensors (22 citations), advancing fiber-based wearable electronics. Suk’s work extends to the control of lightweight bionic arms powered by soft TCAs (17 citations) and the development of fabric actuators for robotic applications (13 citations). Notably, her recent research on rapid fabrication of graphene fibers for thermistors (5 citations) demonstrates scalable production methods for flexible devices. With over 115 cumulative citations, Suk’s interdisciplinary research bridges materials science, mechanical engineering, and robotics, offering practical solutions for next-generation soft robots and wearable technologies. Her achievements highlight her as a key innovator in creating high-performance, flexible, and lightweight systems that mimic biological motion.