Heena Kim
R&D Engineer
Seoul
Summary
Experienced researcher with a strong background in medical device development, verification, and validation, including reliability testing and process optimization for wearable systems. Proven ability to conduct high-precision research and cross-functional collaboration through roles in U.S. federal laboratories, Med-Tech startup acceleration, and global project management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Engineer (Insulin Pump Development)
Caremedi. Co.,Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
- Ensured accuracy and verfied the reliability of insulin pump performance
- Screened and selected materials for the insulin pump system to improve the long-term stability
- Supported mass production and technology transfer by developing processes that reduced production time
Startup Relations & Consulting Executive
VentureBlick Korea
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in investment evaluation and incubation of Med-Tech startups
- Conducted domestic and global market research for medical device opportunities
- Initiated and managed new business projects, including English proposal writing and on-site acceleration program delivery at headquarters
Short-term Research Scholar
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted collaborative research at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials as a Visiting Researcher.
Education
M.S. - Biomedical Engineering
Dongguk University
Seoul, Korea08.2023
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
Dongguk University
Seoul, Korea12.2021
Skills
- Wearable sensor development
- Project management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Product development
Websites
Publications
- Kim H.†, Lee S.†, Ahmed F., Cho E., Kim H.J., Kim J. A Highly Sensitive Wearable Thermometer with MWCNT and PEDOT:PSS Composite. Adv. Mater. Technol., 2025.
- Lee E.†, Kim H.†, Kim S., Shin H., Hong J., Joe H., Kim W., Kim Y., Ha T., Bag S.P., Kim H.J., Kim J. Current-Direction-Controllable Ag-Embedded Stretchable Layers for Enhanced Stretchable Sensors. Sens. Actuators B Chem., 2024.
- Kim H.†, Song J.†, Kim S., Lee S., Park Y., Lee S., Lee S., Kim J. Recent Advances in Multiplexed Wearable Sensor Platforms for Real-Time Lifetime Stress Monitoring: A Review. Biosensors, 2023.
Timeline
R&D Engineer (Insulin Pump Development)
Caremedi. Co.,Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
Startup Relations & Consulting Executive
VentureBlick Korea
12.2023 - 12.2024
Short-term Research Scholar
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)
02.2023 - 08.2023
M.S. - Biomedical Engineering
Dongguk University
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
Dongguk University
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