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Miso Kim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of nanogenerators, piezotronics, and mechanical metamaterials. Their landmark contribution, the highly cited "Roadmap on nanogenerators and piezotronics" (2022, 60 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of the field since the invention of the piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG) using nanowires and the subsequent explosion of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) research. This work has become a foundational reference for scientists working to convert ambient mechanical energy into electricity for self-powered systems. More recently, Kim has broken new ground in "Advances in metamaterials for mechanical computing" (2025, 7 citations), demonstrating how mechanical metamaterials can serve as robust, energy-efficient alternatives to traditional electronics. This emerging work, evolving from simple structural designs to complex computational functionality, positions Kim at the forefront of a paradigm shift in computing. By bridging energy harvesting and mechanical logic, Kim’s research offers transformative pathways for sustainable, low-power technologies, making them a key figure to watch in next-generation smart materials and devices.