Yongbeom Seo

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Total Citations

107

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About

Dr. Yongbeom Seo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioengineering, optogenetics, and soft robotics. His most-cited work, "Damage, Healing, and Remodeling in Optogenetic Skeletal Muscle Bioactuators" (2017, 107 citations), fundamentally advanced our understanding of how biological materials can be engineered for adaptive, self-repairing systems. By integrating optogenetic control with skeletal muscle tissue, Seo demonstrated that bio-hybrid actuators could not only sense and respond to stimuli but also undergo damage and subsequent healing—mimicking natural biological remodeling. This breakthrough laid critical groundwork for the emerging field of "building with biology," where 3D printing and living materials converge to create bio-bots capable of adaptive behavior. Seo’s contributions have been instrumental in shifting the paradigm from static synthetic machines to dynamic, living systems that can self-monitor and recover. His work is highly influential among researchers in bio-hybrid robotics, tissue engineering, and soft matter physics, offering a blueprint for future medical implants, environmental sensors, and autonomous bio-robots. With a citation impact that continues to grow, Seo remains a key figure in the quest to merge biological design principles with engineered functionality.