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Joon-wan Kim was born in Seoul, Korea in 1974. He received his degree of Bachelor of Science in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in 1999. As a research student, He joined the Department of Precision Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo in 1999 and entered the master course in 2000. He received the degree of Master of Science in 2002 and his Ph.D. at the same department in 2005. He was also a Junior Research Associate (2002~2005) at Materials Fabrication Laboratory, RIKEN. He was an Assistant Professor (2005~2013) and an Associate Professor (2013-2023) at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Since April 2023, he has been a Full Professor in the Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology. | ![]() |
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MEMS, Micro Mechatronics, Bio Mechatronics
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Advanced Micro-mechatronics by MEMS technology and its applications
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Research
ECF Micropump by triangular prism and slit electrodes
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Forced liquid cooling by ECF micropump
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Focus-tunable microlens by ECF jet
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ECF balloon-type microactuator
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ECF eccentric tube-type microactuator
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ECF micro rate gyroscope by MEMS technology
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Publication
Tatsuya Matsubara, Jong Seob Choi, Deok-Ho Kim, Joon-wan KIM, "A Microfabricated Pistonless Syringe Pump Driven by Electro‐Conjugate Fluid with Leakless On/Off Microvalves," Small, Vol.18 (2022), No.15, pp.2106221. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202106221
Huy Hoang Huynh, Dong Han, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Michael De Volder, Joon-wan Kim, "Soft actuator with switchable stiffness using a micropump-activated jamming system," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Volume 338 (2022), Issue 1, pp.113449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2022.113449
Thapanun SUDHAWIYANGKUL, KAZUHIRO YOSHIDA, Sang In EOM, Joon-wan KIM, "A multi-DOF soft microactuator integrated with flexible electro-rheological microvalves using an alternating pressure source," Smart Materials and Structures, Vol.30 (2021), pp.085006 (14pp). https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/ac0857
Dong Han, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, "Effective and efficient removing method of micromolds in UV-LIGA using CO2 laser ablation followed by O2/CF4 plasma finishing for high-aspect-ratio metallic microstructures," The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 110 (2020), Issue 11, pp.3391–3405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06065-4
Zebing Mao, Tomonobu Nagaoka, Shinichi Yokota, Joon-wan Kim. "Soft fiber-reinforced bending finger with three chambers actuated by ECF (electro-conjugate fluid) pumps," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, volume 310 (2020), Number 1, pp.112034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2020.112034
Tatsuya Matsubara, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, "Active microvalve driven by electro-conjugate fluid jet flow with a hydraulic power source on a chip, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.30 (2020), 105013 (11pp). https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6439/aba227
Dong Han, Yoshiho Yamada, Shinichi Yokota, Joon-wan Kim, "Multilayer Fabrication of Micromolding and Electroforming with the Planarization of Grinding for High-Aspect-Ratio Microelectrodes in Electro-conjugate Fluid (ECF) Micropumps," International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol.21 (2020), No.5, pp.927–936. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12541-019-00299-3
Thapanun Sudhawiyangkul, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Sang In Eom, Joon-wan Kim, "A novel bending microactuator with integrated flexible electrorheological microvalves using an alternating pressure source for multi-actuator systems," Microsystem Technologies, Vol.26 (2020), pp.1507-1519. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-019-04685-9
Joon-Wan Kim, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Toru Ide, Shinichi Yokota, "Fabrication, Experiment, and Simulation of a Flexible Microvalve-Integrated Microarm for Microgrippers Using Electrorheological Fluid," Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol.32 (2020), No.2, pp.333-343. https://doi.org/10.20965/jrm.2020.p0333
Jong Seob Choi, Alec S. T. Smith, Nisa P. Williams, Tatsuya Matsubara, Minji Choi, Joon-wan KIM, Hyung Jin Kim, Seungkeun Choi, Deok‐Ho Kim, "Nanopatterned Nafion Microelectrode Arrays for In Vitro Cardiac Electrophysiology," Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 30 (2020), Issue 25, pp.1910660. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201910660
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, "Active sorting of droplets by using an ECF (Electro-conjugate Fluid) micropump," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Volume 303 (2020), pp.111702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2019.111702
Thapanun Sudhawiyangkul, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Sang In Eom, Joon-wan Kim, "A study on a hybrid structure flexible electro-rheological microvalve for soft microactuators," Microsystem Technologies,Vol.26 (2020), pp.309-321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-019-04492-2
Dong Han, Haibo Wang, Shinichi Yokota, Joon-Wan Kim, "Configurations of triangular prism and slit electrode pairs to enhance the performance of electro-conjugate fluid micropumps,"" Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Volume 30 (2020), Number 2, pp.025007. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6439/ab5ef3
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, "A droplet-generator-on-a-chip actuated by ECF (electro-conjugate fluid) micropumps," Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, Vol.23 (2019), No.12, pp.130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10404-019-2298-7
Thapanun Sudhawiyangkul, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Sang In Eom, Joon-wan Kim, “A study on a hybrid structure flexible electro-rheological microvalve for soft microactuators,” Microsystem Technologies, Vol. 26 (2019), pp.1507-1519. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-019-04492-2
Joon-wan Kim, Yoshiho Yamada, Shinichi Yokota, "Micro ECF (electro-conjugate fluid) hydraulic power sources based on the modular design of TPSEs (triangular prism and slit electrode pairs)," The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 106 (2019), Page 627-639. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-04598-x
Tatsuya Matsubara, Huy Hoang Huynh, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “Development of MEMS-fabricated Bidirectional ECF (Electro-Conjugate Fluid) micropumps,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.295 (2019), No.15, pp. 317-323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2019.06.022
Joon-wan Kim, Yusuke Tanabe, Shinichi Yokota, “Comprehending Electro-conjugate Fluid (ECF) Jets by Using the Onsager Effect,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.295 (2019), No.15, pp.266-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2019.06.013
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “Developing O/O (oil-in-oil) droplet generators on a chip by using ECF (electro-conjugate fluid) micropumps,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Vol.296 (2019), pp.126669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2019.126669
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “Releasing large-area SU-8 structures without using any sacrificial layers,” Microelectronic Engineering, Vol.212 (2019), No.1, pp.53-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2019.04.006
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “Fast packaging by a partially-crosslinked SU-8 adhesive tape for microfluidic sensors and actuators,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.289 (2019), No.15, pp.77-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2019.02.020
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “Alleviation of the adhesive protrusion problem at the bonding interface of free-standing microstructures,” Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol.33 (2019), No.2, pp.749-757. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-019-0129-0
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “A micro vertically-allocated SU-8 check valve and its characteristics,” Microsystem Technologies, Vol.25 (2019), No.1, pp.245-255. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-018-3958-3
Tomonobu Nagaoka, Zebing Mao, Kenjiro Takemura, Shinichi Yokota, Joon-Wan Kim, “ECF (electro-conjugate fluid) finger with bidirectional motion and its application to a flexible hand,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol.28 (2018), No.2, pp.025032. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/aaf49a
Dong Han, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-Wan Kim, “A Novel Hybrid Removal Technology for High-Aspect-Ratio SU-8 Micromolds in ECF (Electro-Conjugate Fluid) Micropumps Fabrication by UV-LIGA,” Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, Vol.27 (2018), No.5, pp. 818-826. https://doi.org/10.1109/JMEMS.2018.2865201
Zebing Mao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, “Study on the fabrication of a SU-8 cantilever vertically-allocated in a closed fluidic microchannel,” Microsystem Technologies, Vol.24 (2018), No.5, pp.2473-2483. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-017-3611-6
Benjamin Gorissen, Dominiek Reynaerts, Satoshi Konishi, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon‐Wan Kim, Michael De Volder, “Elastic inflatable actuators for soft robotic applications,” Advanced Materials, Vol.29 (2017), No.43, pp.1604977. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201604977
Dong Han, Yong Xia, Shinichi Yokota, Joon-wan Kim, “UV-LIGA technique for ECF micropumps using back UV exposure and self-alignment,” Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.27 (2017), No.12, pp.125008. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6439/aa8d9a
Kazuhiro Yoshida, Tomoyuki Sato, Sang In Eom, Joon-wan Kim, Shinichi Yokota, “A Study on an AC Electroosmotic Micropump Using a Square Pole − Slit Electrode Array,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.265 (2017), No.1, pp.152-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2017.08.026
Dong Han, Hongri Gu, Joon-wan Kim, Shinichi Yokota, “A bio-inspired 3D-printed hybrid finger with integrated ECF (electro-conjugate fluid) micropumps,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.257 (2017), No.15, pp.47-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2017.02.002
Seongsu Eom, Sang Min Park, Seon Jin Han, Joon Wan Kim, Dong Sung Kim, “One-step fabrication of a tunable nanofibrous well insert via electrolyte-assisted electrospinning,” RSC Advances, Vol.7 (2017), No.61, pp.38300-38306. https://doi.org/10.1039/c7ra06629e
Joon-Wan Kim, Thanh VX Nguyen, Kazuya Edamura, Shinichi Yokota, “Triangular prism and slit electrode pair for ECF jetting fabricated by thick micromold and electroforming as micro hydraulic pressure source for soft microrobots,” International Journal of Automation Technology, Vol.10 (2016), No.4 pp.470-478. https://doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2016.p0470
Tomoya Miyoshi, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Joon-wan Kim, Sang In Eom, Shinichi Yokota, “An MEMS-based multiple electro-rheological bending actuator system with an alternating pressure source,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.245 (2016), No.1, pp.68-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2016.04.041
Kazuhiro Yoshida, Noboru Tsukamoto, Joon-wan Kim, Shinichi Yokota, “A study on a soft microgripper using MEMS-based divided electrode type flexible electro-rheological valves,” Mechatronics, Vol.29 (2015) pp.103-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2014.07.007
Dong Han, Joon-wan Kim, Shinichi Yokota, Kazuya Edamura, “ECF micropump fabricated by electroforming with novel self-aligned micro-molding technology,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol.660 (2015), No.1, pp.012029. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/660/1/012029
Joon-Wan Kim, Takashi Yoshimoto, Shinichi Yokota, Kazuya Edamura, “Concept of a Focus-Tunable ECF Microlens and Fabrication of a Large Model Prototype,” International Journal of Automation Technology, Vol.6 (2012), No.4, pp.476-481. https://doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2012.p0476
Kazuhiro Yoshida, Tomohisa Muto, Joon-wan Kim, Shinichi Yokota, “An ER Microactuator with Built-in Pump and Valve,” International Journal of Automation Technology, Vol.6 (2012), No.4, pp.468-475. https://doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2012.p0468
Kazuhiro Yoshida, Kazuhito Kamiyama, Joon-wan Kim, Shinichi Yokota, “An intelligent microactuator robust against disturbance using electro-rheological fluid,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.175 (2012), pp.101-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2011.12.049
Joon-wan Kim, Toshiya Suzuki, Shinichi Yokota, Kazuya Edamura, “Tube-type micropump by using electro-conjugated fluid (ECF),” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.174 (2012), pp.155-161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2011.10.027
Bumhwan Lee, Akihiko Tajima, Joonwan Kim, Yutaka Yamagata, Teruyuki Nagamune, “Fabrication of protein microarrays using the electrospray deposition (ESD) method: Application of microfluidic chips in immunoassay,” Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, Vol.15 (2010), No.1, pp.145-151. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12257-009-3033-0
Joon-wan Kim, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Kumiko Kouda, Shinichi Yokota, “A flexible electro-rheological microvalve (FERV) based on SU-8 cantilever structures and its application to microactuators,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol.156 (2009), No.2, pp.366-372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2009.10.013
Joon-wan Kim, Yutaka Yamagata, Beomjoon Kim, Toshiro Higuchi, “Direct and dry micro-patterning of nano-particles by electrospray deposition through a micro-stencil mask,” Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.19 (2009), No.2, pp.025021. https://doi.org/10.1088/0960-1317/19/2/025021
Joon-wan Kim, Yutaka Yamagata, Masaya Takasaki, Bum-Hwan Lee, Hitoshi Ohmori, and Toshiro Higuchi, “A device for fabricating protein chips by using a surface acoustic wave atomizer and electrostatic deposition,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Vol.107 (2005), No.2, pp.535-545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2004.11.012
J.W. Kim, Y. Yamagata, S. Morita, S. Moriyasu, H. Ohmori, T. Higuchi, “A Study on the Fabrication of Multi-layer Microstructures Using ELID Grinding and the Thick Photoresist Lithography Technology,” Key Engineering Materials, Vol.238-239 (2003), pp.19-22. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.238-239.19
Bumhwan Lee, Joon-wan Kim, Kazuhisa Ishimoto, Yutaka Yamagata, Akihiko Tanioka, and Teruyuki Nagamune, “Fabrication of protein microarrays for immunoassay using the electrospray deposition (ESD) method,” Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, Vol.36 (2003), No.11, pp.1370-1375. https://doi.org/10.1252/jcej.36.1370
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