Elucidating the underlying principles of natural systems will enable us to develop more reliable, efficient and environment-friendly biomimetic systems with advanced performances. is focused on the study of mechanics of macro/micro/nanoscale components in nature using fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering.
We focuses on the study of mechanics of macro/micro/nanoscale components in nature using fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering, and apply them to the development of bioinspired flexible devices and soft systems with innovative multiscale manufacturing techniques.
Our laboratory was selected for the Outstanding Safety Laboratory Award in 2025 in recognition of its strong commitment to research safety and excellence in creating a safe laboratory environment. The award was presented by the Dean of
Hee Jin Lee, Dong Kwan Kang’s paper entitled “Metamaterial Adhesives-Integrated Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Enhanced and Programmable Charge Generation and Adhesion” has been reported in the news. -한국경제 Link: https://www.hankyung
Dr. Hoon Yi, a former member of our group, has been appointed as a Researcher at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), starting in August 2025. Congratulations on this new chapter of your career!
We are pleased to share that our article, ‘Mussel-Inspired Resilient Hydrogels with Strong Skin Adhesion and High Sensitivity for Wearable Devices’, has been recognized as one of the Top 20 most cited publications of 2024 i