2025 Purdue Ph.D. Graduation

I received my Ph.D. in 08/09/2025 with the thesis titled "Multiscale Materials Engineering for Wearable Health Monitoring". 

2025 Defense @ Purdue

I presented my Ph.D. defense on "Multiscale Materials Engineering for Wearable Health Monitoring".

2025 Materials @ Purdue Symposium 

I presented my research on "Next Generation Resilient Hydrogels for Wearable Health Monitoring" to the Purdue community at the 2025 Materials @ Purdue Symposium. [pdf]

2025 KSEA-KUSCO Graduate Scholarship

I was selected to receive the 2025 KSEA-KUSCO Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding graduate students in the United States who excel in academics and services to the community, and have demonstrated the potential to become future leaders of society, for closer cooperation between the U.S. and Korea. [Link] 

2025 MRS SPRING @ Seattle

I presented "Self-Healing and Anti-Freezing Stretchable Hydrogels for Reliable Wearable Health Monitoring," at the 2025 MRS SPRING. This opportunity allowed me to share my research with leading faculty members and engage in meaningful discussions on its potential applications and future collaborations. 

2025 Asan Graduate Scholarship @ Asan Foundation

I was selected to receive the highly sought-after and prestigious Asan Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support exceptional and talented graduate students pursuing studies in biomedical science abroad. [Linkedin] [Twitter] [Facebook]

2025 Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair 

I volunteered as a judge in the 2025 Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering, evaluating presentations in engineering and providing critical feedback for the award recipient selection process. 

2025 GIRS Research Symposium Poster @ Purdue

I participated in the 2025 Graduate Industrial Research Symposium Poster Session at Purdue University, where I presented my research on spider silk inspired hydrogels. This provided an opportunity to share my work with the Purdue community and engage in meaningful discussions about its potential applications. 

2025 Hot Topic: Wearable Sensors 

One of my first author research papers was selected as a Hot Topic: Wearable Sensors, where I developed a spider silk-inspired tough and environmentally resilient hydrogel for wearable sensors and impact resistance. [Link]

2025 Highlighted in iNEWS 

One of my first-author research papers was highlighted in iNEWS, featuring my development of a spider silk-inspired tough and environmentally resilient hydrogel achieved through dense hierarchical structuring. [Link]

2024 BRIC, Invited Webinar 

I presented an invited webinar at BRIC, where I presented my published works on self-healing and anti-freezing hydrogels for reliable wearable health monitoring.  [Link]

2024 Korea University, Invited Seminar 

I presented an invited seminar hosted by Prof. Seokwoo Jeon at Korea University, where I presented my published works on (1) spongy silver foam, (2) self-healing hydrogels, and (3) tough hydrogels. [Link]

2024 People Who Brighten Korea @ Biological Research Information Center 

I was selected as one of the individuals recognized for "Brightening Korea," which allowed me to share my research journey and contributions. [Interview]

2024 Materials @ Purdue Symposium 

I presented my research on spongy silver foam to the Purdue community at the 2024 Materials @ Purdue Symposium, highlighting its innovative potential and applications. [pdf] [Youtube] 

2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award @ Purdue 

I was selected for the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award at Purdue University. The Outstanding Research Award goes to students who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in research through publications, participation in professional organizations, and willingness to mentor others. [Link] [Linkedin] [Twitter] [Youtube] [Facebook] [BME news]

2024 COE Recognition Award and Fund @ Purdue 

I was selected for the 2024 COE Recognition Award and Fund at Purdue University. This award and funds are intended to recognize, reward, and retain top talent. [Link] 

2024 BME Research Symposium Poster @ Purdue

I participated in the 2024 BME Research Symposium Poster Session at Purdue University, where I presented my research on self-healing hydrogels. This provided an opportunity to share my work with the Purdue community and engage in meaningful discussions about its potential applications. 

2024 Purdue-Colombia Partnership @ Purdue 

One of my mentees, Esteban, presented our research on "STRESS MITIGATION: WIRELESS RESPIRATION MONITORING" at UREP@C [Link]

2025 Purdue Ph.D. Graduation

I received my Ph.D. in 08/09/2025 with the thesis titled "Multiscale Materials Engineering for Wearable Health Monitoring". 

2023 Preliminary Exam @ Purdue

I passed the preliminary exam at Purdue University. I shared my research on composites and hydrogels for wearable applications, showcasing their potential to enhance durability, functionality, and environmental resilience in advanced health monitoring systems.

2021-22 Bottorff Graduate Fellowship @ Purdue 

I was selected to receive the 2021-22 Bottorff graduate fellowship as a key component of the expanding partnership between the Purdue College of Engineering and Indiana University School of Medicine to increase the number of doctoral engineering students focused on translating innovating technologies to clinical practice. [Link]

2017 Hot Articles 

One of my first author research papers was selected as a Hot Article, where I introduced flexible 3D nanocomposites designed for energy harvesting applications. [Link]