Heewon Choi

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Heewon Choi is pioneering the next generation of bioelectronic medicine, with a core focus on injectable biomaterials for closed-loop rehabilitation and interactive human-machine interfaces. His most celebrated work, the "injectable tissue prosthesis" (2023, 170 citations), introduces a paradigm shift in post-surgical care: a conductive hydrogel that forms a seamless, stretchable patch within the body, enabling instantaneous, closed-loop monitoring and electrical stimulation for physical therapy. This innovation bypasses the limitations of rigid exosuits, offering a soft, tissue-like solution for cognitive and motor recovery in patients with brain disorders. Choi further advanced this concept with an injection-on-skin granular adhesive (2023, 34 citations), creating a robust, interactive interface that bridges biological tissue with electronic devices. His most recent work (2025) extends this platform to robot-assisted rehabilitation, demonstrating the clinical viability of stretchable patch electrodes. By merging materials science with neural engineering, Choi is not only achieving record citation impact for early-career work but is also laying the foundation for truly integrated, patient-adaptive therapeutic systems.