Yongjoon Cho | Organic Semiconductor Synthesis | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Yongjoon Cho | Organic Semiconductor Synthesis | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology | South Korea

Prof. Yongjoon Cho is an Assistant Professor at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in organic semiconductors, materials chemistry, and optoelectronic materials design. He completed combined master’s and doctoral training in energy engineering with a strong focus on organic conjugated materials, following undergraduate studies spanning energy conversion, storage, and nano-chemistry. His professional experience includes postdoctoral research roles at leading international research environments, where he contributed to advanced organic semiconductor synthesis, multifunctional electronic materials, and photovoltaic device development, alongside independent and collaborative research leadership. His research centers on the molecular design, synthesis, and engineering of high-performance organic semiconductors for electronics, solar cells, and bio-integrated devices, with publications in top-tier journals demonstrating high impact and wide citation. His work has significantly advanced understanding of structure–property relationships and stability–performance trade-offs in organic electronics. He has received prestigious national fellowships and institutional honors recognizing research excellence, originality, and scholarly promise, underscoring his growing influence and leadership potential in materials science research.

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Yalong Tai | Flexible Sensor | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yalong Tai | Flexible Sensor | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology | China

Prof. Yanlong Tai is a researcher at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in flexible interface electronics, reliability analysis, health monitoring and imaging interaction technologies. He holds doctoral training from institutions in China and Germany with a focus on advanced engineering and micro-nanotechnology, and serves as a principal investigator and leader of multiple joint laboratories involving academic and industrial partners. His professional experience includes dual appointments, committee memberships in national and regional professional societies, and editorial roles for international journals. He has conducted long-term collaborative research with internationally recognized experts across the United States, Europe and the Middle East, contributing extensively to interdisciplinary advancements. His work has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, international patents, and research outputs covered by global scientific media. He has led and participated in major research programs supported by national and international funding bodies across multiple regions, contributing to projects in fundamental research, technological innovation and translational applications. His contributions have been recognized through scientific awards from national organizations and professional societies, reflecting his influence in advancing micro-electromechanical systems, biomedical engineering and flexible electronic technologies.

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Featured Publications

1. Chonghaile, T. N., Sarosiek, K. A., Vo, T. T., Ryan, J. A., Tammareddi, A., et al. (2011). Pretreatment mitochondrial priming correlates with clinical response to cytotoxic chemotherapy. Science, 334(6059), 1129–1133.

2. Tai, Y., Mulle, M., Ventura, I. A., & Lubineau, G. (2015). A highly sensitive, low-cost, wearable pressure sensor based on conductive hydrogel spheres. Nanoscale, 7(35), 14766–14773.

3. Tai, Y., Qian, J., Zhang, Y., & Huang, J. (2008). Study of surface modification of nano-SiO₂ with macromolecular coupling agent (LMPB-g-MAH). Chemical Engineering Journal, 141(1–3), 354–361.

4. Tai, Y. L., & Yang, Z. G. (2011). Fabrication of paper-based conductive patterns for flexible electronics by direct-writing. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21(16), 5938–5943.

5. Chang, Y., Wang, D. Y., Tai, Y. L., & Yang, Z. G. (2012). Preparation, characterization and reaction mechanism of a novel silver-organic conductive ink. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22(48), 25296–25301.

Prof. The nominee’s work advances flexible interface electronics and intelligent sensing technologies that enhance reliability, safety and precision in health monitoring and next-generation diagnostic systems. By integrating materials innovation with scalable engineering approaches, the research contributes to scientific progress, supports emerging industrial applications and drives global technological innovation with meaningful societal impact.