학력
- B.S. (1992), Fiber & Polymer Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- M.S. (1994), Polymer Science & Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Thesis: Blood compatibility and biodegradability of N-acyl chitosan derivatives (advisor: Prof. Wan Sik Ha)
- Ph.D. (1998), Polymer Science & Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Thesis: Characterization and application of self-aggregates prepared from deoxycholic acid-modified chitosans (advisor: Prof. Won Ho Jo)
경력
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (1998.3–1998.9): Biomedical Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea (mentor: Dr. Seo Young Jeong)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (1998.10–2001.2): Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Biologic & Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (mentor: Prof. David. Mooney)
- Assistant Research Professor (2001.3–2004.7): Dept. of Biologic & Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Assistant Professor (2004.9-2007.8): Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Associate Professor (2007.9-2012.8): Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Professor (2012.9-present): Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Editorial Board: Polymer (Korea) (2007-2008), Biomatter (2011-present)
- Visiting Scholar (2010.7-2011.7): School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard Universiy
- Visiting Scientist (2014.9-2015.2): Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
수상
- PSK-Wiley Young Investigator Award (2006), Excellence in Teaching (2007, 2009, 2014)
- LG Yonam Foundation Fellowship (2010)
연구관심분야
- Biomaterials, Biomacromolecules
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Polymers for Tissue Engineering
- Interactions between Polymers and Cells
- Polymers for Protein and Gene Delivery
학회활동
- American Chemical Society
- Society for Biomaterials
- Controlled Release Society
- Tissue Engineering Society
- Polymer Society of Korea