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Mun-Ho Ryu is a pioneering researcher in wireless power transmission for biomedical microsystems, with a focused career dedicated to advancing in vivo robotic capsule technology. His core research areas encompass inductive power transfer, coil design optimization, and localization techniques for implantable medical devices. Ryu’s most significant contributions include the design of three-dimensional power receivers that enable reliable energy delivery to robotic capsules navigating the gastrointestinal tract, overcoming the critical challenge of unpredictable orientation. His 2007 paper on this topic, with 50 citations, remains a foundational reference in the field. Earlier, he established the principles for two-dimensional receiving coils capable of supplying hundreds of milliwatts through inductive links, as detailed in his 2005 work (14 citations). Ryu also developed innovative methods for estimating the relative location of power receivers from transmitters, using current variations in the driving circuit to determine capsule position—a key enabler for targeted therapy and diagnostics. His systematic determination of optimal coil turns (2006, 9 citations) further refined system efficiency. Together, these contributions have laid the groundwork for next-generation wireless medical implants, making Ryu a respected figure in biomedical power engineering.