Hyunwoo Choi

University of Waterloo, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Hyunwoo Choi is a rising innovator at the intersection of soft bioelectronics and cellular engineering. His primary research focuses on developing sustainable, high-performance materials for wearable sensors and pioneering the chemical control of cell movement for next-generation cytotherapeutics. In a landmark 2021 study, Choi engineered a sensitive, stretchable, and sustainable strain sensor using a PEDOT-coated cellulose nanocrystal composite. This work, which has garnered 34 citations, directly addresses the critical challenge of creating durable, eco-friendly components for soft robotics and biomedical devices. More recently, Choi has broken new ground in cell robotics. His 2023 research achieved the remarkable feat of chemically controlling the chemotactic direction of Jurkat T cells—a phenomenon he terms "fugetaxis"—by encasing them in a catalytic nanocoating. This pioneering approach, with 6 citations to date, opens unprecedented avenues for manipulating cell movement in glucose gradients, with vast potential for targeted drug delivery and cell-based sensors. Through these dual contributions, Choi is shaping a future where sustainable materials and intelligent cell control converge.