Papers

3

Total Citations

33

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3

About

Yong‐Jin Yoon is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), nanofabrication, and biomedical device engineering. His work centers on developing miniaturized force sensors and advanced flexible electronics for next-generation medical tools. Yoon’s most significant contribution is the creation of a silicon nanowire-based ring-shaped tri-axial force sensor, a compact 200 µm × 200 µm device that integrates seamlessly onto guidewires, enabling precise tactile feedback in minimally invasive procedures. This innovation, detailed in his 2014 paper (18 citations), demonstrates his ability to merge nanoscale materials with practical surgical applications. He further advanced robotic-assisted surgery with a sensorized surgical needle incorporating a MEMS tri-axial tactile sensor (2012, 4 citations), providing quantitative force data to enhance surgeon control. In a leap toward flexible electronics, Yoon developed a self-sinterable gallium-based liquid metal ink for uniform, stretchable electrodes (2022, 11 citations), achieving coffee-ring-free, highly conductive films ideal for wearable devices. His work bridges fundamental materials science with clinical needs, earning recognition for its translational impact. With a portfolio that spans from nanowire sensors to liquid metal electrodes, Yoon continues to shape the future of smart medical devices and flexible electronics.

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Papers
33
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Silicon nanowire-based ring-shaped tri-axial force sensor for smart integration on guidewire
18 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Nanyang Technological University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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