Jae‐Sung You

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Papers

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About

Dr. Jae-Sung You is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioengineering and robotics, whose work focuses on developing biohybrid systems that integrate living biological tissues with synthetic components. His most notable contribution is the development of optogenetic neuromuscular actuation for miniature electronic biohybrid robots, a breakthrough that demonstrates how light-controlled neurons can drive skeletal muscle function to produce locomotion. This innovative approach, detailed in his highly cited 2025 paper, represents a significant advance in bioinspired robotics by enabling precise, non-invasive control of biological actuators. With 11 citations already, this work is rapidly gaining recognition for its potential to revolutionize soft robotics and medical devices. Dr. You’s research bridges fundamental neuroscience and applied engineering, offering new paradigms for understanding emergent behaviors in neuromuscular systems. His achievements position him as a leading figure in the emerging field of optogenetic biohybrid robotics, where his work promises to inspire future generations of researchers exploring the boundaries between biology and machine.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Optogenetic neuromuscular actuation of a miniature electronic biohybrid robot
11 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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