Bongjun Yeom

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Hanyang University

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Total Citations

945

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About

Bongjun Yeom is a leading researcher in soft materials and bioinspired nanotechnology, with a focus on stretchable electronics, hydrogel actuators, and soft robotics. His most influential work, the 2013 paper on stretchable nanoparticle conductors with self-organized conductive pathways, has garnered over 848 citations, establishing a foundational approach for flexible, high-performance electronic materials. More recently, Yeom has pioneered high-performance electrified hydrogel actuators, as demonstrated in his 2022 study on wrinkled nanomembrane electrodes for untethered insect-scale soft aquabots. This work addresses a critical limitation in hydrogel-based soft robotics—slow responsiveness—by enabling rapid, reversible mechanical deformations through innovative electrode design. His contributions bridge the gap between fundamental materials science and practical soft robotic applications, offering new pathways for creating agile, biocompatible devices. Yeom’s research has significant implications for biomedical devices, wearable technology, and autonomous micro-robots, positioning him as a key innovator in the development of next-generation soft, adaptive systems.