Hyeong Bin Rheem

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Hyeong Bin Rheem is pioneering the frontier of nanobiohybrids—living cells augmented with synthetic components to create programmable, semi-artificial organisms. His research centers on cell-surface engineering, chemotactic control, and the construction of artificial organelles, with a clear vision for next-generation cell therapies, biocatalysis, and cell robotics. Rheem’s most cited work (2024, 12 citations) introduces a method to build liposome-based extracellular artificial organelles directly on individual living cells, enabling the integration of multilayered functional modules without compromising cell viability. In a complementary study (2023, 6 citations), he achieved the first chemical control over the fugetaxis—directional movement away from a stimulus—of Jurkat T cells by encasing them in catalytic coatings, opening new avenues for manipulating immune cell behavior. Though early in his career, Rheem’s contributions are already shaping how researchers think about “cyborg cells” and biohybrid systems. His work stands out for its creativity and technical elegance, offering a toolkit to rewire cellular responses for therapeutic and robotic applications. With growing recognition, Rheem is a rising voice in the intersection of synthetic biology, materials science, and cellular engineering.