Multifunctional Soft Electronics Lab. (Principle investigator: Prof. TaeIl KIM, School of Chemical Engineering) is studying next-generation electronics; flexible electronics, biomimetics, and bio-integrated electronics which have recently attracted attention globally.
In particular, the lab are leading worldwide in related researches on brain penetrating electronics (Science, 2013) and spider’s sensory receptor inspired electronics (Nature 2014). The research themes of the laboratory are as follows:
1. Nanofabrication and Biomimetics : The lab can fabricate deep nanoscale and complex 3D patterns like stooped, hierarchical nanopatterns by utilizing various natural forces (such as capillary force, adhesiveness, surface tension, etc.). Based on the techniques, they accomplished many biomimetic applications.
2. Flexible and Bio-Integrated Electronics : The lab has unique techniques for assembling semiconductor devices on a sheet of plastic to get high performance flexible electronics. Moreover, they are conducting a research on bioelectronics that can adhere to human skin or be inserted into the brain and organs.