Chihyeong Won

California Institute of Technology

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About

Chihyeong Won is a rising researcher at the forefront of wearable electronics and advanced functional materials, with a primary focus on stretchable thermoelectric (TE) fibers and multimodal sensing technologies. His most notable contribution is the development of a highly stretchable thermoelectric fiber embedded with copper(I) iodide (CuI) nanoparticles, which enables simultaneous detection of temperature, strain, and pressure. This innovation, published in *Advanced Functional Materials* in 2024, represents a significant leap in integrating inorganic TE materials into flexible, wearable platforms. The work has already garnered attention, with 2 citations in its early stages, and is highlighted as a cover article (issue 1/2025), underscoring its novelty and impact. Won’s research addresses critical challenges in wearable electronics by combining mechanical stretchability with robust sensing capabilities, as demonstrated by the integration of his sensor into a robotic hand for multimodal feedback. His work bridges materials science and device engineering, offering promising pathways for smart textiles, human-machine interfaces, and health monitoring systems. As a key contributor to this interdisciplinary field, Won is establishing himself as a forward-thinking innovator in next-generation wearable technology.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Highly Stretchable Thermoelectric Fiber with Embedded Copper(I) Iodide Nanoparticles for a Multimodal Temperature, Strain, and Pressure Sensor in Wearable Electronics (Adv. Funct. Mater. 1/2025)
2 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: California Institute of Technology

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