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2026 Faculty Appointment Ceremony at Chonnam National University
I officially began my position as an Assistant Professor in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at Chonnam National University. I am excited to begin this new chapter and look forward to contributing to research and education in polymer science and engineering.
I am invited to serve as guest editor for Polymers (Special Issue: Advanced Polymeric Systems for Next-Generation Wearable Biomedical Devices)!
I am actively looking for potential contributors who want to contribute this section.
2026 Mentor for Asan Foundation's Biomedical Science Alumni Gathering
I am invited to serve as a mentor at the Asan Social Welfare Foundation's 2026 Biomedical Science Alumni Gathering, where junior scholars can learn from the experience and advice of senior alumni.
2026
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the APEL at Chonnam National University!
2026
I am honor to join the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at Chonnam National University, South Korea, as a tenure-track Assistant Professor this Fall 2026.
2026 Media Coverage
My first-author paper was highlighted in Purdue News/Social Media, presenting a smart garment for continuous health monitoring in canines.
[Purdue News] [Linkedin] [Facebook] [Instagram]
S. Hong* et al, "Smart Garment for Continuous Respiration Monitoring in Canines" ACS Sensors (2026)
2026 CHEAPTUES
My first-author paper was highlighted in CHEAPTUES.COM, highlighting a smart jacket for health monitoring in dogs. [Link]
S. Hong* et al, "Smart Garment for Continuous Respiration Monitoring in Canines" ACS Sensors (2026)
2026 ME Staff Awards
I received ME Staff awards for outstanding service and contributions to the ME research community.
2026 OIGP Spring Reception
I volunteered as a judge for the 2026 Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (OIGP) Spring Reception at Purdue University, contributing to the evaluation and mentorship of interdisciplinary graduate research presentations.
2026 ACS Axial
One of my first-author research papers was introduced as a related article in ACS Axial, featuring early disease detection technologies for pet healthcare. [Link]
S. Hong* et al, "Smart Garment for Continuous Respiration Monitoring in Canines" ACS Sensors (2026)
2026 Say It In 6 Finalist (Top 10)
I was selected as one of 10 finalists out of 297 submissions for research storytelling competition.
"Listening to Bodies That Cannot Speak"
2026 OGSPS Workshop for Award and Competition Finalists
I was Invited to participate in the 2026 OGSPS workshop, an exclusive professional networking session for award and competition finalists. [pdf]
2026 Hot Topic: Wearable Sensors
One of my first author research papers was selected as a Hot Topic: Wearable Sensors, where I developed a tough hydrogel with enhanced thermal conductivity for wearable sensors. [Link]
S. Hong et al., "Enhanced Thermal Conductivity in Tough and Environmentally Resilient Hydrogels", Advanced Materials Interfaces (2026)
2025 Purdue Postdoctoral Researcher
[Mechancial Engineering]
I started my postdoctoral researcher on 2025 in Prof. Tian Li's group, focusing on the development of mycelium hydrogels for biomedical applications.
2025 Purdue Ph.D. Graduation
[Biomedical Engineering]
I received my Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. Chi Hwan Lee 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]
S. Hong et al., "Spider Silk‐Inspired Conductive Hydrogels for Enhanced Toughness and Environmental Resilience via Dense Hierarchical Structuring, Advanced Science" (2025)
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]
S. Hong et al., "Spider Silk‐Inspired Conductive Hydrogels for Enhanced Toughness and Environmental Resilience via Dense Hierarchical Structuring", Advanced Science (2025)
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 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]
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.
2023 Ronald W. Dollens Graduate Scholarship
I received the 2023 Ronald W. Dollens Graduate Scholarship in Life Sciences. This prestigious scholarship is awarded based on exceptional academic achievement, with a preference for graduate students. Priority is given to students actively involved in research pertaining to biomaterials design and biochemical sensors.
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
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]
S. Hong et al., "Monolithic Bi 1.5 Sb 0.5 Te 3 ternary alloys with a periodic 3D nanostructure for enhancing thermoelectric performance" Journal of Materials Chemtistry C (2017)
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