Yong-Kyu Yoon

Yong-Kyu Yoon is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. His expertise spans MEMS technology, metamaterials, and millimeter-wave antennas. He earned his PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004. His research focuses on advanced RF device design, wireless power transfer, and biomedical sensor systems, with notable contributions to antenna miniaturization and 6G communication architectures. He received the HWCOE Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentor Award in 2025.

His work integrates metamaterials for high-efficiency antennas and wireless systems, including innovations in metaconductors for low-loss interconnects and compact AiP solutions. Recent projects include smart biomedical devices like diagnostic mouthguards and implantable medical sensors. His publications emphasize antenna design, electromagnetic shielding, and machine learning applications in material characterization.

Yong-Kyu Yoon’s research bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical applications in healthcare, communications, and environmental monitoring. His team develops technologies for 5G/6G systems, energy-efficient RF components, and wearable biomedical sensors, leveraging advanced materials and fabrication techniques.