Yonghee Jang
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Yonghee Jang is a researcher at the forefront of bio-inspired microfluidics and the manipulation of living microorganisms. Her work centers on harnessing the natural motility of cells, such as *Tetrahymena pyriformis*, to create functional micro-devices. In her most-cited study, Jang pioneered a novel micro-mixer that uses alternating current galvanotaxis to control the swimming direction of these ciliated cells, generating biologically induced convection within a micro-chamber. This innovative approach offers a gentle, label-free method for enhancing fluid mixing at the microscale, a critical challenge in lab-on-a-chip systems. With 7 citations, this foundational paper has helped bridge the gap between microbiology and micro-engineering. Jang’s contributions are notable for demonstrating how living organisms can serve as active, self-propelled components in micro-robotic and biomedical applications, opening new avenues for biocompatible mixing, cargo transport, and sensing. Her work continues to inspire researchers exploring the intersection of cellular behavior and micro-device design.
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