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| IKSUNG N/A CHO | Last modified date：2023.11.22 |
Assistant Professor /
Department of Soft Materials Chemistry
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering
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Academic Degree
Ph.D degree
Country of degree conferring institution (Overseas)
No
Field of Specialization
Polymeric biomaterial, Hydrogel, Cell encapsulation
Total Priod of education and research career in the foreign country
00years00months
Outline Activities
I learned how to develop hydrogels for drug delivery and treatment of degenerative diseases under the supervision of Prof. Kang Moo Huh earlier in my graduate training. This experience solidified my intention to pursue a career in biomaterial design. To achieve this goal, I decided to pursue a Ph.D. with Prof. Tooru Ooya. Here, I learned how to perform molecular design of advanced materials, organic synthesis of biocompatible compounds, and characterization of physical properties of biomaterials. I also have 3 years of postdoctoral fellow experience at the University of Illinois at Chicago in Prof. Jae-Won Shin’s group. Since joining Dr. Shin’s group, I have been learning new skills to improve mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC)-based therapeutics by biomaterial design in the context of tissue regeneration and fibrosis. Currently, at Kyushu University, I am exploring in a study to investigate how a novel biomaterial affects stem cell behavior, particularly with regards to morphology and differentiation. The study aims to explore how the intermediate water can be regulated by the biomaterial while keeping other factors such as elastic modulus and surface topology. This research has potential applications in fields such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery.
Research
Research Interests
- Developing hydrogels with advanced functionalities for tissue regeneration
keyword : Hydrogel, Stiffness
2023.01～2023.01. - Developing a new strategy for how novel biomaterials affect single stem cell behavior
keyword : Single-cell Encapsulation, Water molecule, Poly(2-Methoxyethyl Acrylate)
2023.01～2023.01. - Encapsulate single cell using engineered biomaterial to increase the retention time at target site and improve treatment of fibrosis.
keyword : Lung fibrosis, Single-cell encapsulation
2020.06～2022.12. - Introduce symmetric breaking micro-environment around single cell and determine how the polarized environment in single-cell level direct stem cell differentiation
keyword : Stem cell differentiation, Symmetric breaking, Single-cell encapsulation
2020.02～2022.08. - Polyrotaxane-based self-healing hydrogel with high mechanical stiffness excellent biocompatibility
keyword : Polyrotaxane-based hydrogel, Tough hydrogel, Self-healing hydrogel, Biocompatibility
2018.03～2020.02. - Tuned cell attachments by double-network hydrogels bearing robust and self-healing properties
keyword : Cell attachment, Double-network hydrogel, Self-healing properties
2018.01～2018.11. - A supramolecular hydrogel based on polyglycerol dendrimer-specific amino group recognition
keyword : Stimuli responsive polymer, Polyglycerol dendrimer
2017.10～2018.03. - Synthesis and characterization of injectable self-healing hydrogel
keyword : Injectable hydrogel, Self-healing polymer
2017.03～2017.10. - Synthesis and characterization of in situ crosslinkable glycol chitosan-based thermogels.
keyword : Dual crosslinkable polymer, Michael type addition reaction, Thermogelling polymer
2014.07～2016.08. - Synthesis and evaluation of mucoadhesive thermo-gelling polymers.
keyword : Mucoadhesive polymer, Thermogelling polymer, Thiolated polymers
2014.06～2016.08. - Preparation and evaluation of ocular drug delivery system using thermo-sensitive hexanoyl glycol chitosan.
keyword : Ocular delivery, Thermogelling polymer, Drug delivery
2014.07～2015.07. - Preparation of photo-crosslinkable glycol chitosan-based thermogels
keyword : Photo-crosslinkable hydrogel, Thermogelling polymer
2013.08～2015.03. - Synthesis and characterization of hexanoyl glycol chitosan as a thermogelling polymer.
keyword : Hydrogel, Thermogelling polymer, Glycol chitosan
2013.06～2013.08.
Educational
Educational Activities
I have been guiding one of our lab students in terms of research and experiment activities. I am teaching students how to set up the experiment and how to present the work. Since their experiment activities are the first time, I am trying to teach from the very beginning. For example, how to find the paper, how to build up the idea, how to brainstorming, how to set up the experiment, and how to analysis data. It is also important to find a solution to the problem. If the student found the issue, then I am trying to teach them how to solve the problem. Also, it is important to find the previous research, therefore, I am teaching student how to find the previous research and paper so that we can find out the way to pursue our research.
Social
Professional and Outreach Activities
My academic journey has spanned across three different countries—Korea, Japan, and the United States—which has bestowed upon me a unique advantage in creating new records of outline of activities involving social contribution or international collaboration. In this essay, I will elaborate on how my educational background and research experiences in these diverse cultural contexts have enriched my understanding of social dynamics, fostered a global perspective, and equipped me with the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact in social contribution and international collaboration. Throughout my academic journey, I have cultivated a vast network of colleagues, mentors, and collaborators across Korea, Japan, and the United States. This expansive international network presents immense opportunities for forging partnerships and collaborative initiatives aimed at social contribution and international collaboration. Leveraging these connections, I can bring together experts from different disciplines, institutions, and countries to address complex societal challenges. The diverse perspectives and expertise within my network enable cross-cultural exchange, the sharing of best practices, and the co-creation of innovative solutions, enhancing the impact of our collective efforts..
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