Jaeyoung Hong

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

137

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About

Jaeyoung Hong is a leading researcher in the field of stretchable and self-healable electronic materials, with a focus on developing next-generation conductors for soft robotics and wearable devices. His most notable contribution is the discovery of "electrical self-boosting," a phenomenon that enables the simultaneous achievement of high stretchability, high conductivity, and self-healability in nanocomposite conductors—a long-standing challenge in the field. His landmark 2019 paper, "An Ultrastretchable and Self-Healable Nanocomposite Conductor Enabled by Autonomously Percolative Electrical Pathways," has garnered 137 citations, underscoring its impact on flexible electronics. This work introduced autonomously percolative electrical pathways that allow the material to recover conductivity after damage, even under extreme deformation. Hong’s research bridges materials science and device engineering, offering practical solutions for durable, self-repairing circuits. His achievements have positioned him as a key innovator in soft electronics, with potential applications ranging from artificial skin to biomedical implants.