Sunghwan Kim

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Sunghwan Kim is a leading researcher in the field of self-powered electronic skins and bio-inspired wearable electronics, with a particular focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and soft, skin-compatible materials. His major contributions include the development of imperceptible electronic tattoos based on silk protein nanofibers and carbon nanotubes, which enable seamless human–machine interfaces without the need for external power sources. His work on self-powered artificial skin using engineered silk protein hydrogels has garnered significant attention, with his top-cited papers accumulating over 300 citations. Notably, his 2021 study on self-powered electronic tattoos (143 citations) and his 2020 work on silk hydrogel-based artificial skin (132 citations) have been highly influential in advancing the field of wearable electronics. Kim has also explored ecofriendly conductive inks for printed electronics, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable technology. His research bridges materials science, energy harvesting, and tactile sensing, offering transformative solutions for healthcare monitoring, robotic interfaces, and next-generation wearable devices.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Self‐Powered and Imperceptible Electronic Tattoos Based on Silk Protein Nanofiber and Carbon Nanotubes for Human–Machine Interfaces

   143 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Self-powered artificial skin made of engineered silk protein hydrogel

   132 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Elastic and Skin-Contact Triboelectric Nanogenerators and Their Applicability in Energy Harvesting and Tactile Sensing

   33 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Ecofriendly Polymer–Graphene‐Based Conductive Ink for Multifunctional Printed Electronics

   30 citations · 2023

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