About Hyunwoo (CV, Google Scholar)I am scientist, engineer, and inventor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I currently work at the department of mechanical engineering. My research focuses on next-generation solutions for better human-machine interfacing enabled by advanced soft materials technologies.
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Degree &
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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Jun 2016 - Dec 2020
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Thesis title: Wet Adhesion and Bioadhesive Technology (defense slide & recording)) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Thesis title: Tough Wet Adhesion of Hydrogel on Various Materials - Mechanism and Application) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Feb 2007 - Feb 2014 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea Graduation with Summa Cum Laude (Note: military service during June 2011 to June 2013) |
Awards &
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Professional Experience |
Research Scientist Jan 2021 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant Sep 2014 - Dec 2020 Zhao Laboratory, MIT, Cambridge, USA (PI: Prof. Xuanhe Zhao)
Undergraduate Researcher Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 Neuro-Machine Augmented Intelligence Laboratory, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea (PI: Prof. Sungho Jo) Soft Biomechanics & Biomaterials Laboratory, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea (PI: Prof. Jennifer H. Shin)
Undergraduate Research Program (URP) Dec 2009 - May 2010 Mechatronics, Systems and Control Laboratory, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea (PI: Prof. Kyungsoo Kim)
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