Sung Yun Jun

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Sung Yun Jun is a leading researcher in antenna engineering and millimeter-wave communications, with a focus on innovative, low-cost solutions for emerging wireless technologies. His work spans two key areas: deployable antenna systems for robotic platforms and high-frequency propagation analysis for 5G and beyond. Jun’s major contributions include the design and evaluation of planar inkjet-printed antennas integrated into origami flapping robots, demonstrating a novel approach to creating lightweight, expendable communication systems for aerial robotics. This work, published in 2020, has garnered 23 citations for its pioneering fusion of paper-based fabrication and antenna design. Additionally, Jun has made significant strides in characterizing penetration loss at 60 GHz, providing critical empirical data for indoor-to-indoor and outdoor-to-indoor mobile scenarios. His 2020 study on this topic, with 15 citations, utilized a double-directional switched-antenna channel sounder to inform the deployment of millimeter-wave networks. Jun’s research is notable for bridging practical engineering challenges with real-world applications, offering scalable solutions for robotics and high-frequency communications. His achievements highlight a commitment to advancing antenna technology in cost-effective and impactful ways, making him a key figure in next-generation wireless systems.