Hyung Ham Kim

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Papers

2

Total Citations

44

H-Index

2

About

Hyung Ham Kim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomedical optics and acoustics, specializing in the development of transparent ultrasound transducers for next-generation imaging and sensing systems. His most significant contribution is the invention of the "opto-ultrasound biosensor," a breakthrough technology that seamlessly integrates optical and acoustic modalities into a single, transparent platform. This innovation enables simultaneous photoplethysmography and ultrasound imaging through a single device, a critical advancement for wearable and mobile healthcare electronics. His 2022 paper on this topic has garnered 34 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the field of fusion sensors. Kim’s earlier work on seamlessly integrated optical and acoustical imaging systems (2020, 10 citations) laid the foundational principles for this technology, demonstrating how transparent transducers can overcome the form-factor limitations of conventional multi-sensor devices. By enabling compact, multi-modal bio-signal monitoring without sacrificing performance, Kim’s research directly addresses the consumer demand for smaller, smarter wearable devices. His work is poised to transform applications ranging from point-of-care diagnostics to continuous health monitoring in robotics and automotive systems.

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H-Index
2
Papers
44
Total Citations
22
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Opto-ultrasound biosensor for wearable and mobile devices: realization with a transparent ultrasound transducer
34 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Pohang University of Science and Technology

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