Young‐Eun Shin

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

176

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About

Young-Eun Shin is an emerging researcher at the forefront of flexible and wearable electronics, with a particular focus on biomimetic sensory systems, energy harvesting, and neuromorphic devices. Her work centers on developing skin-inspired electronic systems capable of replicating the sophisticated sensory capabilities of human skin, bridging the gap between biological sensation and artificial intelligence. Shin's most impactful contribution — garnering 106 citations — introduced ultrasensitive multimodal tactile sensors leveraging localized ferroelectric polarization and microstructures modeled on human skin architecture, enabling self-powered devices to simultaneously detect multiple stimuli. This work represents a significant advance in artificial somatosensory systems for humanoid robotics and health monitoring. Her subsequent research on multi-layered triboelectric nanogenerators (37 citations) demonstrated clever integration of sensing, memory, and learning functions in low-power neuromorphic platforms suited for IoT applications. Additionally, her pyroresistive graphene composite work (33 citations) elegantly emulates thermosensation, enabling robots and wearables to distinguish material types and wetness through thermophysical property differentiation. Collectively, Shin's research portfolio highlights a coherent vision: creating intelligent, energy-efficient, multifunctional electronic skins that meaningfully advance soft robotics, prosthetics, and next-generation wearable technologies.