Regular biography
Kang, Ji Heong is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University. His research focuses on dynamic materials design, utilizing synthetic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology to address challenges in materials science. He is particularly interested in developing molecular strategies to manipulate dynamic properties across multiple scales in polymer and composite materials. His work aims to create 'Molecularly Intelligent' dynamic materials that mimic biological systems, with properties such as self-healing and stimuli-responsiveness. Kang has published extensively in top-tier journals, including Nature Communications and Science.
Scholar-generated biography
Jiheong Kang is a researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University, focusing on the development of flexible and stretchable electronic materials. His work explores the creation of bioinspired artificial nerves, self-healing elastomers, and advanced polymer semiconductors for use in electronic skin and neuromorphic systems. Kang's research integrates self-healing properties, stretchability, and conductivity to enable robust, adaptive electronic interfaces. His publications highlight the design of dynamic, ion-conductive networks, and the synthesis of multifunctional polymers for stretchable optoelectronics and high-performance semiconductors. These efforts aim to advance wearable electronics and bio-integrated systems with enhanced mechanical and electrical properties.