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Sohee Kim is a pioneering researcher in neural engineering and micro-robotics, whose work bridges the gap between biological systems and advanced technology. Her key research areas include neural interfaces, bionic limbs, and wireless communication for miniature robots. Kim’s major contributions include the development of flexible penetrating microelectrode arrays for long-term in-vivo recording, achieving 12 citations for demonstrating stable neural recording performance essential for brain-machine interfaces. She also introduced a hybrid bionic nerve interface (9 citations) that integrates sensory feedback and motor control for intuitive bionic limb operation, addressing critical limitations in long-term neural interface reliability. Earlier, she established the feasibility of inductive communication between millimeter-sized wireless robots (13 citations), enabling data transmission in swarm robotics with unprecedented size constraints. Additionally, her work on electrochemical deposition of copper on polymer fibers (3 citations) advanced the fabrication of conductive, antibacterial materials for functional textiles. With over 37 citations across her most influential papers, Kim’s research is driving transformative progress in neuroprosthetics and micro-robotics, offering innovative solutions for restoring sensory and motor functions in amputees and enabling autonomous micro-robot swarms.