Yeji Kwon
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About
Yeji Kwon is a materials scientist whose research lies at the intersection of nanotechnology, soft matter, and bio-inspired assembly. Her work focuses on engineering advanced hybrid films that respond to external stimuli, with particular emphasis on integrating magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), and carbon nanotubes into flexible, free-floating architectures. Kwon’s major contribution is the development of a dual stimuli-responsive film that coassembles MNPs and AuNPs using the self-assembly protein α-synuclein, enabling shape deformation under magnetic and optical triggers—a breakthrough for controllable soft materials. Her 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 11 citations, while her earlier work on ultra-thin carbon nanotube/gold nanoparticle hybrid films (6 citations) laid the groundwork for these responsive systems. By harnessing the unique properties of α-synuclein as a molecular glue, Kwon has opened new pathways for creating adaptive interfaces, with potential applications in sensors, actuators, and biomedical devices. Her innovative approach to combining biological self-assembly with nanomaterials marks her as a rising figure in the field of smart materials.
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