Hodam Kim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University Mirae CampusDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University
Room 201, Baekun Hall, 1 Yeonsedae-gil, Heungeop-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 26493, Republic of Koreahodamkim@yonsei.ac.kr+82-33-760-2490Google ScholarORCID 0000-0003-0439-6236
Academic Appointments
- 2025.03 – presentAssistant ProfessorDivision of Biomedical Engineering (Undergraduate) and Department of Biomedical Engineering (Graduate), Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of KoreaPhysiological & On-body Neural Systems Lab
- 2024.04 – 2025.01Postdoctoral FellowBiomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute / Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USAAdvanced Wearable Sensors and Electronics Lab (PI: Yun Soung Kim, Ph.D.)
- 2022.01 – 2024.03Postdoctoral FellowGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USABio-Interfaced Translational Nanoengineering Group (PI: Woon-Hong Yeo, Ph.D.)
Education
- 2016.03 – 2022.02Ph.D. in Electronic EngineeringDepartment of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaGPA 100/100 · Computational Intelligence & Neural Engineering (CoNE) Lab (PI: Chang-Hwan Im, Ph.D.)
- 2010.03 – 2015.08B.S. in Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaGPA 97.5/100, Summa Cum Laude
Research Interests
- Artificial intelligence (machine / deep learning) based human– and brain–machine interfaces
- Development of new biomedical signal processing algorithms
- Soft, flexible and stretchable electronics · mixed reality (AR/VR) · human body communication
Skills
- Research techniques
- Biomedical signal processing & feature extraction, machine / deep learning, embedded software development, Android app development, circuit design (Altium, KiCad)
- Programming
- MATLAB, Python, C, C++, Java, Kotlin, Dart
- Languages
- Korean (native), English (fluent)
Publications
2026
- 27., “Integration of soft portable biosensors and artificial intelligence for automatic detection of abnormal facial movements in blepharospasm,”doi.org/10.1016/j.biosx.2026.100779
2025
- 26., “Face-Wearable Integrated Bioelectronics for Quantitative, Automated Diagnosis of Blepharospasm,”doi.org/10.1016/j.biosx.2025.100677
- 25., “Flexible Smart Insole and Plantar Pressure Monitoring Using Screen-Printed Nanomaterials and Piezoresistive Sensors,”doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c08296IF 8.2, Q1, 20%
- 24., “Continuous Real-Time Detection and Management of Comprehensive Mental States Using Wireless Soft Multifunctional Bioelectronics,”doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2025.117387IF 10.5, Q1, 5%
- 23., “Wireless Soft Athlete Bioelectronics for Monitoring Carbon Dioxide Ventilation and Physiological Performance,”doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503880IF 14.1, Q1, 5%
- 22., “Non-Surgical, In-Stent Membrane Bioelectronics for Long-Term Intracranial Pressure Monitoring,”doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202404680IF 10.0, Q1, 5%
- 21., “Motion artifact–controlled micro–brain sensors between hair follicles for persistent augmented reality brain–computer interfaces,”doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2419304122IF 9.4, Q1, 10%
- 20., “Smart Filtering Facepiece Respirator with Self-Adaptive Fit and Wireless Humidity Monitoring,”doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122866IF 12.8, Q1, 5%
- 19., “Soft Nanomembrane Sensor-Enabled Wearable Multimodal Sensing and Feedback System for Upper-Limb Sensory Impairment Assistance,”doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c15530IF 15.8, Q1, 10%
2024
- 18., “Artificial Intelligence on Biomedical Signals: Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions,”doi.org/10.1007/s44258-024-00043-1
- 17., “A Wireless Smart Adhesive Integrated with a Tunable Inverted-F Antenna,”doi.org/10.3390/s24227155IF 3.4, Q2
- 16., “All-in-One, Wireless, Multi-Sensor Integrated Athlete Health Monitor for Real-Time Continuous Detection of Dehydration and Physiological Stress,”doi.org/10.1002/advs.202403238IF 15.1, Q1, 10%
- 15., “Flexible Thermoelectric Wearable Architecture for Wireless Continuous Physiological Monitoring,”doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c02467IF 9.5, Q1, 20%
- 14., “Flexible Low-Profile External Ventricular Drain Catheter for Real-Time Brain Monitoring,”doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2024.116267IF 12.6, Q1, 5%
- 13., “Long-Term Stable pH Sensor Array with Synergistic Bilayer Structure for 2D Real-Time Mapping in Cell Culture Monitoring,”doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2024.116223IF 12.6, Q1, 5%
- 12., “An Exploratory, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Addressing Safety and Efficacy of Dipraglurant for Blepharospasm,”doi.org/10.1002/mds.29734IF 8.6, Q1, 10%
- 11., “Large-scale smart bioreactor with fully integrated wireless multivariate sensors and electronics for long-term in situ monitoring of stem cell culture,”doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adk6714IF 13.6, Q1, 10%
- 10., “AR-Enabled Persistent Human-Machine Interfaces via a Scalable Soft Electrode Array,”doi.org/10.1002/advs.202305871IF 15.1, Q1, 10%
2023
- 9., “At-home wireless sleep monitoring patches for the clinical assessment of sleep quality and sleep apnea,”doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adg9671IF 14.98, Q1, 10%
- 8., “Advances in Ultrathin Soft Sensors, Integrated Materials, and Manufacturing Technologies for Enhanced Monitoring of Human Physiological Signals,”doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202201294IF 7.633, Q1, 20%
- 7., “Development of a Computer-Aided Education System Inspired by Face-to-Face Learning by Incorporating EEG-Based Neurofeedback into Online Video Lectures,”doi.org/10.1109/TLT.2022.3200394IF 4.433, Q1, 15%
2022
- 6., “Modulation of driver's emotional states by manipulating in-vehicle environment: Validation with biosignals recorded in an actual car environment,”doi.org/10.1109/TAFFC.2022.3206222IF 13.99, Q1, 10%
- 5., “Classification of Individual's Discrete Emotions Reflected in Facial Microexpressions Using Electroencephalogram and Facial Electromyogram,”doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.116101IF 6.954, Q1, 10%
2021
- 4., “Influence of the number of channels and classification algorithm on the performance robustness to electrode shift in steady-state visual evoked potential-based brain–computer interfaces,”doi.org/10.3389/fninf.2021.750839IF 4.081, Q1, 20%
2019
- 3., “Machine-Learning-Based Detection of Craving for Gaming Using Multimodal Physiological Signals: Validation of Test-Retest Reliability for Practical Use,”doi.org/10.3390/s19163475IF 3.031, Q1, 25%
2018
- 2., “Detection of Craving for Gaming in Adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder Using Multimodal Biosignals,”doi.org/10.3390/s18010102IF 2.677, Q1, 20%
2016
- 1., “Fast and Robust Real-time Estimation of Respiratory Rate from Photoplethysmography,”doi.org/10.3390/s16091494IF 2.677, Q1, 20%
Grants & Funded Projects
As Principal Investigator
- Development of an Emotion- and Intent-Interpreting Sign Language Recognition System Using a Wireless Flexible Electronics-Based Platform for Combined Facial Expression and Hand Gesture RecognitionPI
- Development of a Wearable System and Analysis Technology for Personalized Multi-Site Biosignal MeasurementPI
As Researcher
- BCI-INSIDE-OUT-EARS: EEG-Acoustic Dual-Signal Sensing and Personalized Real-World Care for Senior DepressionResearcher
- Bio-Stimulation and Disease Prevention Monitoring Based on Conductive FibersResearcher
- Deep phenotyping in blepharospasmResearcher
- Disposable, soft, home sleep monitoring biopatch for at-home polysomnographyResearcher
- Development of user-customized neuro-education technologies using human–computer interfaces based on electroencephalography and facial biosignalsResearcher
- Development of non-invasive integrated BCI software platform to control home appliances and external devices by user's thought via AR/VR interfaceResearcher
- Recognizing facial expressions based on facial electromyogram for interactive VR applicationsResearcher
- Development of a technology for real-time monitoring of craving for internet gaming based on physiological signal analysesResearcher
Academic Service
- 2026.08 – 2027.12Director of Domestic Academic Affairs, Academic CommitteeKorea BCI Society
- 2026.01 – presentCommittee Member, Academic Affairs (Brain Engineering)Korean Society of Medical & Biological Engineering
- 2025.03 – presentEditorial DirectorKorean Brain Engineering Society
Teaching
- 2026-2Fall 2026Microprocessors and Laboratory (Undergraduate) · Biosignal Processing for Personalized Healthcare: Applications and Advanced Topics (Graduate, taught in English) · Wearable Healthcare Systems (Graduate)
- 2026-1Spring 2026Computer Programming (Undergraduate) · Engineering Mathematics 2 (Undergraduate) · Career Guidance (Biomedical Engineering) (Undergraduate) · Biosignal Processing for Personalized Healthcare: Fundamentals (Graduate, taught in English)
- 2025-2Fall 2025Microprocessors and Laboratory (Undergraduate) · Biosignals and Systems (Undergraduate)
- 2025-1Spring 2025Computer Programming (Undergraduate) · Advanced Brain–Computer Interfaces (Graduate, taught in English)
Patents
- 10.이성훈, 여운홍, 김호담, 김가람, 김성은, “Sleep diagnosis system and its operating method,”KR 10-2024-01820222024.12.09PendingWis Medical Inc.
- 9.이성훈, 김호담, 김가람, 김성은, “Smart all-in-one patch apparatus and method of operation thereof,”KR 10-2024-01820212024.12.09PendingWis Medical Inc.
- 8.이성훈, 김호담, 김가람, “Smart all-in-one head patch apparatus and method of operation thereof,”KR 10-2024-01569692024.11.07PendingWis Medical Inc.
- 7.Woon-Hong Yeo, Hodam Kim, “Human-machine interfaces via a scalable soft electrode array,”US 2025/0181172 A12024.12.02PendingGeorgia Tech Research Corporation
- 6.임창환, 김정환, 김수혜, 천재훈, 김호담, “A method and device for analyzing concentration type based on electroencephalography using artificial intelligence,”KR 10-2024-01716932024.11.27PendingIUCF, Hanyang University
- 5.임창환, 김호담, “Method and device for estimating onset time point of muscle movement,”KR 10-23993182022.05.13GrantedIUCF, Hanyang University
- 4.임창환, 차호승, 최성준, 김호담, “Apparatus and method for user authentication using facial EMG by measuring changes of facial expression of HMD user,”KR 10-20944882020.03.23GrantedIUCF, Hanyang University
- 3.임창환, 김호담, “Method and apparatus for detecting craving state for game based on electrooculogram,”KR 10-20147072019.08.21GrantedIUCF, Hanyang University
- 2.임창환, 김호담, “Method for estimating and managing respiratory rate using photoplethysmography,”KR 10-18378352018.03.06GrantedIUCF, Hanyang University
- 1.김선정, 김시형, 김호담, “Fibrous actuator driven by humidity and solvent, manufacturing method thereof and use of the same,”KR 10-17815992017.09.19GrantedIUCF, Hanyang University
Conference Presentations
International
- 10., “Imperceptible Brain Sensors for Persistent Brain-Computer Interfaces,”
- 9., “Wireless soft multifunctional biopatch for preventing heat-related illness of construction workers,”
- 8., “Smart Mouthguard and Soft Cardiac Patch for Health Monitoring of Athletes,”
- 7., “Subject-independent EEG-based emotion classification using continuously indexed domain generalization (CIDG),”
- 6., “Development of an Online Home Appliance Control System Using Augmented Reality and an SSVEP-Based Brain-Computer Interface,”
- 5., “Validation of Test-Retest Reliability of Multimodal Biosignal-based Craving Detection in Young Adults with Internet Gaming Disorder,”
- 4., “Influence of Slight Changes in Electrode Locations upon the Classification Accuracy of a SSVEP-Based BCI,”
- 3., “Influence of Slight Changes in Electrode Locations upon the Classification Accuracy of a SSVEP-Based BCI,”
- 2., “Detection of Game Craving in Young Individuals with Internet Gaming Addiction Using Multiple Biosignals,”
- 1., “Massive EEG Hyperscanning: A New Tool for Social Neuroscience,”
Domestic
- 15., “Development of a Wearable PPG and Skin Temperature Sensing Device for Predictive Closed-Loop Control of Peripheral Blood Flow,”
- 14., “Hierarchical 3D Helical CNT Electrode with PEDOT:PSS–PVA/TA Interface for Stable Dry ECG Monitoring,”
- 13., “Kirigami-Based Ear EEG Patch for Improved Conformability and Stability,”
- 12., “Multi-Channel Capacitive Wrist-Worn Sensing for Enhanced Spatial Deformation-Based Hand Motion Tracking,”
- 11., “Persistent and Wearable EEG Technologies: Toward Next-Generation Neurophysiological Monitoring,”
- 10., “Quantitative eye blink monitoring system for automated blepharospasm assessment using wireless wearable bioelectronics,”
- 9., “Real-Time Monitoring of Multidimensional Mental States via Wireless Soft Bioelectronic Systems,”
- 8., “Development of Soft Wireless Wearable Patches for Continuous Monitoring of the Autonomic Nervous System,”
- 7., “Persistent brain-computer interfaces using soft multifunctional bioelectronics & motion artifact-controlled micro-brain sensors,”
- 6., “Recognition of user's emotions reflected in fast and subtle expressions using Electroencephalogram and Facial Electromyogram,”
- 5., “Recognition of user's emotions reflected in fast and subtle expressions using Electroencephalogram and Facial Electromyogram,”
- 4., “Influence of Slight Changes in Electrode Locations upon the Classification Accuracy of a SSVEP-Based BCI,”
- 3., “Massive EEG Hyperscanning and Interbrain Spectral Synchronization: A New Tool for Social Neuroscience,”
- 2., “Massive EEG Hyperscanning: A New Tool for Social Neuroscience,”
- 1., “An Improved Method for the Real-time Estimation of Respiratory Rate from Photoplethysmography,”
Honors & Awards
- 2026.05Best Poster AwardSpring Conference, Korean Society of Medical & Biological EngineeringJoint award to advisees Seoyeon Yoon and Jihwan Park, co-first authors on the poster
- 2020.12Best Poster AwardAnnual Conference of Korean Society for EEG and Neurophysiology
- 2017.11Best Poster AwardAnnual Autumn Conference of Korean Society of Medical & Biological Engineering
- 2015 SpringNational Science and Engineering Undergraduate ScholarshipRepublic of Korea
- 2014 FallNational Science and Engineering Undergraduate ScholarshipRepublic of Korea
- 2014 FallMerit Based ScholarshipHanyang University
- 2014 SpringNational Science and Engineering Undergraduate ScholarshipRepublic of Korea
- 2011 FallMerit Based ScholarshipHanyang University
- 2011 SpringMerit Based ScholarshipHanyang University
- 2010 FallMerit Based ScholarshipHanyang University