Principal Investigator
Research Interests
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Biomimetic Materials for Delivery of Stem Cells and Growth Factors
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Stem Cell Niche using Bio-functional Membranes and Microfluidics
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Delivery System of Gene and Growth Factor for Biomedical Application
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Immune Therapy System using Biomaterials
Education
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Postdoctoral Scholar in Bioengineering (June 2010)
Rice University, Houston, TX, USA
Ph.D. in Bioengineering (May 2007)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejon, Korea
Master of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (August 2002)
Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (February 2000)
Positions and Employment
2008–2009
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Development of Biomaterials for Delivery of Stem Cells and Growth Factors for Bone Tissue Engineering
2007–2008
Rice University
Houston, TX, USA
Research Scientist
Regeneration of Osteochondral Defects using Injectable Cell/Hydrogel Composites
2003–2007
Rice University
Houston, TX, USA
Graduate Student and Ph.D. Candidate (Research and Teaching Assistant)
Injectable Cell/Hydrogel Composites for Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering
2000–2003
KAIST
Daejon, Korea
Graduate Student and M.S. Candidate (Research Assistant)
ThermoreversibleTriblock Copolymer of Poly(ethylene oxide)/Aliphatic Polyester/Poly(ethylene oxide) for Drug Delivery System
Honors and Awards
2009–2010
Hagey Family Fellowship
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
2000–2002
Korean Government Full Scholarship
KAIST, Daejon, Korea
1993–2000
Merit-Based Scholarship (3yrs)
Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea