Jinkee Lee

Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon Research Institute

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Jinkee Lee is a leading researcher in the fields of soft actuators, microfluidics, and functional materials, with a particular focus on developing responsive systems that harness environmental stimuli. Her major contributions include pioneering humidity-responsive actuators using innovative material architectures. In her highly cited 2021 work, she developed a highly sensitive actuator by integrating metal–organic framework nanoparticles into aligned electrospun fibers, achieving remarkable responsiveness to moisture with 33 citations. Her 2017 study introduced a novel hygromorphic metal oxide actuator driven by a nano-capillary forest structure, demonstrating how superhydrophilic titanium oxide films can produce motion through capillary forces—a foundational concept cited 11 times. Lee has also significantly advanced the field of microdroplet engineering, as highlighted in her 2021 review on shaping and functionalizing micro-droplets and particles (20 citations), which systematically explores how precise morphological control determines physicochemical reaction sequences. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in soft robotics and microfluidics. With a growing citation impact, Lee’s research continues to inspire new approaches to stimuli-responsive materials and microscale fabrication, making her a notable figure in contemporary materials engineering and nanotechnology.