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Sangwon Kim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and microengineering, whose work is redefining the fabrication and control of small-scale robotic systems. His primary research areas include 3D and 4D printing of soft microstructures, magnetic microrobotics, and minimally invasive medical devices. Kim’s major contributions are twofold: first, he developed an indirect 3D printing approach using sacrificial templates to overcome material limitations in creating soft robotic microcomponents, a breakthrough detailed in his highly cited 2019 paper (121 citations). Second, he demonstrated the first fully iron-based magnetic microrobots, achieving exceptional biocompatibility and magnetic responsiveness—critical for clinical translation (107 citations). His work on improving guidewire-mediated steerability for flexible microrobots (37 citations) further showcases his impact on medical device innovation. With over 265 cumulative citations, Kim’s research is foundational for advancing soft, controllable microdevices for targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery, positioning him as a leading voice in next-generation biomedical robotics.