Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology · Engineering
Professor Yong Suk Oh's research lab specializes in the development of advanced flexible and wearable electronic sensors, with a focus on next-generation transparent conductors, nanomaterial-based sensing platforms, and low-temperature patterning techniques. The lab pioneers innovative fabrication methods—such as direct imprinting and self-alignment strategies—for integrating carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and silver nanowires into scalable, high-performance devices suitable for healthcare monitoring and human-machine interfaces. Key research directions include bending-insensitive pressure sensors, wireless multi-site monitoring systems, and multiscale metallic transparent conductors with exceptional electromechanical durability.
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Flexible and wearable pressure sensors have attracted a tremendous amount of attention due to their wider applications in human interfaces and healthcare monitoring. However, achieving accurate pressure detection and stability against external stimuli (in particular, bending deformation) over a wide range of pressures from tactile to body weight levels is a great challenge. Here, we introduce an ultrawide-range, bending-insensitive, and flexible pressure sensor based on a carbon nanotube (CNT) n
Capabilities for continuous monitoring of pressures and temperatures at critical skin interfaces can help to guide care strategies that minimize the potential for pressure injuries in hospitalized patients or in individuals confined to the bed. This paper introduces a soft, skin-mountable class of sensor system for this purpose. The design includes a pressure-responsive element based on membrane deflection and a battery-free, wireless mode of operation capable of multi-site measurements at strat
Soft strain sensors have attracted significant attention in wearable human motion monitoring applications. However, there is still a huge challenge for decoupled measurement of multidirectional strains. In this study, we have developed a biaxial and stretchable strain sensor based on a carbon nanotube (CNT) film and a microdome array (MA)-patterned elastomeric substrate. The MA structures lead to generating localized and directional microcracks of CNT films within the intended regions under tens
A novel direct method of micro/nano quantum dot (QD) patterning via one-step imprinting over a large area at low temperatures and low pressures was demonstrated as an alternative to conventional vacuum deposition and photolithography methods. More complex QD patterning could be demonstrated by expanding the QD direct imprinting process for multiple colored QD and patterning on the multiple layers. Additionally, a self-alignment scheme was developed to pattern multiple layers without the need for
High-performance multiscale metallic transparent conductors (TCs) are demonstrated by incorporating Ag nanowire (NW) networks into microscale Ag grid structures. Highly conductive Ag grids are fabricated via direct imprinting of an Ag ion ink using a reservoir-assisted mold. In this mold, a macroscale cavity, called the "reservoir", is designed to connect to a grid-patterned cavity. The reservoir has a large cavity volume, which reduces unwanted residual layers within the grid spacings by introd
Next-generation transparent conductors (TCs) require excellent electromechanical durability under mechanical deformations as well as high electrical conductivity and transparency. Here we introduce a method for the fabrication of highly conductive, low-porosity, flexible metal grid TCs via temperature-controlled direct imprinting (TCDI) of Ag ionic ink. The TCDI technique based on two-step heating is capable of not only stably capturing the Ag ionic ink, but also reducing the porosity of thermal
Simultaneous monitoring of critical parameters (e.g., pressure, shear, and temperature) at bony prominences is essential for the prevention of pressure injuries in a systematic manner. However, the development of wireless sensor array for accurate mapping of risk factors has been limited due to the challenges in the convergence of wireless technologies and wearable sensor arrays with a thin and small form factor. Herein, a battery-free, wireless, miniaturized multi-modal sensor array is introduc
Abstract Pressure injuries have garnered considerable attention in healthcare, particularly in individuals with limited mobility. Current pressure‐monitoring methods primarily analyze only physical signals, which are insufficient for accurately assessing patient status. Biofluids contain rich chemical information that can reveal new insights for the comprehensive monitoring of pressure‐derived tissue damage and ulcer formation. However, challenges related to multimodal sensing capabilities and l
Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are the most aggressive and metastatic subtype of breast cancers and exhibit poor clinical outcome due to the lack of drug target receptors such as estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2). The limited effectiveness of therapeutic options and the poor prognosis of TNBC patients emphasize the urgent need for identifying new therapeutic agents. In this regard, heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) has e
Solution-processed metal grid transparent conductors with low sheet resistance, high optical transmittance and good mechanical flexibility have great potential for use in flexible optoelectronic devices. However, there are still remaining challenges to improve optoelectrical properties and electromechanical stability of the metallic structures due to random loose packings of nanoparticles and the existence of many pores. Here we introduce a selective multi-nanosoldering method to generate robust
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