Youn‐Kyoung Lee

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Youn-Kyoung Lee is a materials scientist specializing in stretchable electronics and dielectric elastomer generators, with a focus on developing self-healing, high-performance polymer composites for energy harvesting applications. Her most-cited work, "Highly stretchable and self-healing SEBS-PVDF composite films for enhanced dielectric elastomer generators" (2024, 6 citations), introduces a novel composite that combines styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) to create films that are both highly stretchable and capable of autonomous repair after mechanical damage. This contribution addresses a critical challenge in soft robotics and wearable energy devices—balancing mechanical resilience with electrical performance—by demonstrating enhanced energy conversion efficiency in dielectric elastomer generators. Lee’s research bridges materials chemistry and device engineering, offering a pathway toward more durable, sustainable energy harvesters. Her work has been recognized for its potential to advance self-powered sensors and flexible electronics, with the 2024 paper already garnering attention for its practical implications in next-generation soft technologies.