Research

Wireless Technology

We study fundamental research on wireless technology for solving practical challenges in biomedical technology.

Selected Publications

H. -J. Kim, J. Park, K.-S. Oh, J. P. Choi, and J.-W. Choi, “Near-field magnetic induction MIMO communication using heterogeneous multi-pole loop antenna array for higher data rate transmission,” IEEE Trans. Antennas and Propagation, vol. 64, no.5, pp. 1952-1962, Mar. 2016. 

K. Kim, H. -J. Kim, D.-W. Seo, and J. -W. Choi, “Magnetically Decoupled Modular Coil Array for Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer with Magnetic Beamforming,” IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 42121-42140, April 2022. 

Wireless interface design for biomedical devices

We design wireless interfaces for biomedical devices in various configurations for continuous monitoring and therapy.

Selected Publications

R. Lin, H. -J. Kim, S. Achavananthadith, Ze Xiong, J. K. W. Lee, Y. L. Kong, and J. S. Ho, “Digitally-embroidered liquid metal wearable wireless systems,” Nature Communications, vol. 13, no. 2190, Apr. 2022, Selected in Editors’ Highlights. 

R. Lin, H. -J. Kim, S. Achavananthadith, S. A. Kurt, S. C. C. Tan, H. Yao, B. C. K. Tee, J. K. W. Lee, and J. S. Ho, “Wireless battery-free body sensor networks using near-field-enabled clothing,” Nature Communications, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 444, Jan. 2020, Listed as Top 50 Physics Article of 2020. 

Wireless optoelectronic devices for diagnosis and therapies

We are developing wireless light delivery devices for light-based therapy and diagnosis.

Selected Publications

B. Sun, J. Liu, H. -J. Kim, J. Rahmat, K. G. Neoh, and Y. Zhang, “Light-responsive smart nanocarriers for wirelessly controlled photodynamic therapy for prostate cancers,” Acta Biomaterialia, vol. 171, pp. 553-564, Nov. 2023. 

B. Sun, J. Rahmat, H. -J. Kim, K. Esuvaranathan, E. Chiong, J. S. Ho, K. G. Neoh, and Y. Zhang, “Wirelessly activated nanotherapeutics for in vivo programmable photodynamic-chemotherapy of orthotopic bladder cancer,” Advanced Science, 2200731, Apr. 2022. 

H. -J. Kim, Y. Jin, S. Achavananthadith, R. Lin, and J. S. Ho, “A wireless optoelectronic skin patch for light delivery and thermal monitoring,” iScience, vol. 24, no. 11, pp. 103284, Nov. 2021 (Invited).