Papers

3

Total Citations

149

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3

About

Yu-Chan Kim is a pioneering researcher in advanced materials for flexible electronics, with a primary focus on developing stretchable and self-healable conductors. His most significant contribution is the discovery of "electrical self-boosting," a phenomenon that enables the creation of nanocomposite conductors capable of simultaneously achieving high stretchability, high conductivity, and self-healability—a long-standing challenge in the field. His landmark 2019 paper on this topic has garnered 137 citations, reflecting its substantial impact on the development of next-generation wearable devices and soft robotics. Earlier in his career, Kim also made notable contributions to mobile robotics, developing a PSD sensor-based range finder system with a linearizing function for accurate distance-voltage conversion, and a multiple infrared range scanning system for self-localization in intelligent service robots. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical robotic applications, demonstrating versatility and depth. Kim's research continues to inspire innovations in autonomous, resilient electronic systems.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
An Ultrastretchable and Self-Healable Nanocomposite Conductor Enabled by Autonomously Percolative Electrical Pathways
137 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 20
🏛 Institutions: Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Mokpo National University

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