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Seong Jun Park is pioneering the future of soft wearable robotics by reimagining how machines can seamlessly assist human movement. His research centers on developing suit-type wearable robots and novel fabric muscles powered by shape memory alloy (SMA) technology—a field where he has made transformative contributions. Park’s most influential work, the "Suit-type Wearable Robot Powered by Shape-memory-alloy-based Fabric Muscle" (126 citations), introduced a paradigm shift: a robotic suit that feels like normal clothing, comfortable even when unpowered, yet capable of providing muscular assistance on demand. He further advanced the field with his invention of the SMA spring-based fabric muscle (64 citations), a soft, silent, and highly contractile artificial muscle that forms the core actuation unit for these systems. His innovations extend to practical applications, including a soft exosuit for upper limb assistance (24 citations) and a locking-unlocking mechanism that dramatically improves the energy efficiency of soft actuators (12 citations). Park has also developed critical sensing technologies, such as a soft inductive coil spring strain sensor (14 citations) and a rugged three-axis force/torque sensor (12 citations), ensuring that his wearable robots are not only powerful but also intelligent and responsive. Through this integrated approach, Park is making wearable assistance accessible, comfortable, and practical for everyday use.