Joonmyung Choi
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About
Joonmyung Choi is a leading researcher in the design and simulation of photoresponsive smart materials, with a focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and piezoelectric polymers for soft robotics. His work bridges molecular-scale physics and macroscale actuation, using multiscale coarse-grained molecular dynamics to predict how photoisomerization of azobenzene moieties drives reversible deformation in cross-linked polymers. Choi’s most cited paper (2019, 29 citations) established a foundational framework for linking light-induced molecular changes to mechanical behavior in azo-polymer actuators. He has since advanced the field by engineering azobenzene-functionalized semicrystalline LCE springs for underwater soft robotic actuators (2024, 24 citations), demonstrating light-powered, untethered motion in challenging environments. His contributions also include digital selective phase control of piezoelectric PVDF for frequency-dependent unimorphs (2022, 14 citations), enabling precise electromechanical response. With over 80 total citations across his top works, Choi’s research is pivotal for developing flexible, self-deforming structures—from soft grippers to autonomous micro-robots—by integrating theoretical analysis with innovative structural design. His work is widely recognized for its potential to replace bulky power supplies with direct light-to-work conversion in next-generation morphing devices.
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