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Nahyun Kim is a multidisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of medical robotics, magnetic navigation systems, and advanced materials for flexible electronics. Her work spans two distinct but equally impactful domains: the development of intelligent robotic systems for minimally invasive vascular interventions and the engineering of next-generation transparent electrode materials. In the field of medical robotics, Kim has made significant contributions to magnetically actuated catheter systems capable of steering, tunneling, and delivering stents to treat occlusive vascular disease — work that has garnered 44 citations. Her innovative separable and recombinable magnetic robot framework further advances safe endovascular navigation, enabling precise delivery and retrieval of untethered microrobots within human blood vessels. These contributions collectively address a critical challenge in robotic medicine: achieving reliable, remotely controlled operation in complex physiological environments. In materials science, her 2024 work on ultra-transparent IZVO mesh electrodes — already accumulating 49 citations — demonstrates leadership in developing mechanically durable, multifunctional electrodes vital for flexible optoelectronics, with applications spanning healthcare, energy, and soft robotics. Kim's combined portfolio reflects a researcher equally at home engineering microscale robots and advanced functional materials, positioning her as a versatile innovator with growing influence across multiple high-impact fields.