Prof Dr Yeonsik Choi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Prof Dr Yeonsik Choi, Yonsei University , South Korea
Yeonsik Choi earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, focusing on novel functional polymeric nanomaterials for energy harvesting. Prior, he completed an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering at Yonsei University, Seoul. His academic journey includes scholarships such as the Cambridge Trust Scholar and numerous awards recognizing his research contributions.
Publication Profile
Education
Yeonsik Choi earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, focusing on novel functional polymeric nanomaterials for energy harvesting. Prior, he completed an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering at Yonsei University, Seoul. His academic journey includes scholarships such as the Cambridge Trust Scholar and numerous awards recognizing his research contributions.
Experience
Dr. Choi serves as an Assistant Professor at Yonsei University and holds affiliations with multiple institutions including Gangnam Severance Hospital and Pohang University of Science and Technology. Previously, he was a NIH K99 Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, investigating bioresorbable electronics for cardiac therapy and gene therapy methods for atrial fibrillation.
Awards and Honors
Yeonsik Choi has received prestigious awards including the Presidential Award for promoting health and medical technology in South Korea. He is a recipient of the MRS Postdoctoral Award, Baxter Young Investigator Award, and multiple grants such as the QSIB Opportunity Grant and NIH Pathway to Independence Award. His accolades reflect excellence in research in bioelectronics, healthcare R&D, and innovation in materials science.
Research Focus
Dr. Choi’s research focuses on bioresorbable polymers and electronic medicine, advancing applications in cardiac electrotherapy and biomedical engineering. His work integrates materials science with biomedical applications, emphasizing innovative approaches to enhance healthcare technologies. Choi’s contributions include developing novel polymeric nanomaterials for energy harvesting and exploring gene therapy methods for treating cardiac conditions like atrial fibrillation.
Publication Top Notes
Fully implantable and bioresorbable cardiac pacemakers without leads or batteries
A transient, closed-loop network of wireless, body-integrated devices for autonomous electrotherapy