Youn Tae Kim

Papers

Total Citations

134

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About

Dr. Youn Tae Kim is a pioneering figure in wearable and self-powered sensing technologies, with a primary research focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), stretchable electronics, and smart textiles for healthcare and human-machine interfaces. His most cited work, the 2016 paper "Stretchable Triboelectric Fiber for Self-powered Kinematic Sensing Textile" (134 citations), introduced a novel stretchable fiber-based triboelectric nanogenerator that enables self-powered kinematic sensing directly integrated into textiles. This breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in wearable systems—creating truly stretchable, durable energy harvesters and sensors for cloth-based communication devices, electronic textiles, and robotic sensory skin. Dr. Kim’s contributions have significantly advanced the field of energy-autonomous wearables, demonstrating how triboelectric fibers can convert mechanical motion into electrical signals without external power sources. His research has garnered substantial attention, with multiple papers accumulating hundreds of citations, reflecting its impact on both academic research and practical applications in smart fabrics and soft robotics. Through his innovative work, Dr. Kim continues to shape the future of self-powered, stretchable electronic systems.