Da Som Yang
Papers
3
Total Citations
375
H-Index
3
About
Da Som Yang is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of haptic interfaces and soft electronics, whose work is redefining how we experience touch and temperature in virtual and augmented environments. Her key research areas include wireless haptic systems, shape-programmable materials, and skin-integrated electronics. Yang’s most impactful contribution is her 2022 paper on a wireless haptic interface that delivers programmable touch patterns across large skin areas, which has garnered 248 citations and established a new paradigm for immersive sensory feedback. She also developed soft shape-programmable surfaces using fast electromagnetic actuation of liquid metal networks (92 citations), enabling low-modulus materials to morph into complex 3D configurations for applications in soft robotics and stretchable electronics. Her most recent work (2024, 35 citations) introduces a wirelessly programmable, skin-integrated thermo-haptic stimulator for virtual reality, combining heat and touch sensations to enhance interpersonal interactions. Yang’s innovations are not only highly cited but also poised to transform fields from surgical instruments to next-generation VR, making her a leading voice in the quest to bridge the digital and physical worlds through the sense of touch.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3