Jongwon An
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Jongwon An is a rising leader in the field of 4D printing and smart materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and magnetically programmable soft matter. His most notable contribution is the development of a pioneering method for printing mosaics of magnetically programmed liquid crystal directors, enabling the creation of reversibly morphing structures. This work, published in 2024 and already garnering early citations, introduces a non-contact alignment strategy that offers unprecedented control over the orientation of liquid crystal molecules. By harnessing magnetic fields, An’s approach overcomes the limitations of traditional alignment techniques, allowing for the fabrication of complex, adaptive architectures that can change shape in response to external stimuli. This breakthrough has significant implications for soft robotics, biomedical devices, and deployable structures. An’s research stands at the intersection of materials science and additive manufacturing, demonstrating how precise molecular programming can unlock new functionalities in 4D-printed materials. His work is rapidly gaining recognition for its potential to revolutionize the design of smart, responsive systems.
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