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Sumin Lim is a leading researcher in the field of wearable electronics and advanced functional polymers, with a particular focus on developing next-generation human-machine interfaces. Their most impactful contribution is the development of a transparent and stretchable interactive human-machine interface (iHMI) based on patterned graphene heterostructures, a seminal work published in 2014 that has garnered over 578 citations. This breakthrough enabled the creation of wearable systems that combine high transparency with excellent electromechanical performance, paving the way for intuitive control of personal electronics and Internet of Things devices. More recently, Lim has advanced the field of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers by introducing functional polyacrylates with precisely controlled end-groups, a development with significant implications for soft robotics, medical devices, and flexible batteries. Their work bridges fundamental materials science with practical device engineering, demonstrating how tailored polymer chemistry and nanostructured conductors can create robust, user-friendly wearable technologies. Lim’s research continues to influence the design of stretchable electronics and smart materials for human-centric applications.