PROFESSOR
Prof. Kuen-Yong Lee
Deptment of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro,
Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Korea
TEL +82-2-2220-0482
FAX +82-2-2293-2642
EMAIL leeky@hanyang.ac.kr
EDUCATION
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B.S. (1992), Fiber & Polymer Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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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)
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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)
EXPERIENCE
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (1998.3–1998.9): Biomedical Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea (mentor: Dr. Seo Young Jeong)
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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)
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Assistant Research Professor (2001.3–2004.7): Dept. of Biologic & Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Assistant Professor (2004.9-2007.8): Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Associate Professor (2007.9-2012.8): Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Professor (2012.9-present): Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Editorial Board: Polymer (Korea) (2007-2008), Biomatter (2011-present)
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Visiting Scholar (2010.7-2011.7): School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard Universiy
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Visiting Scientist (2014.9-2015.2): Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
AWARD
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PSK-Wiley Young Investigator Award (2006), Excellence in Teaching (2007, 2009, 2014)
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LG Yonam Foundation Fellowship (2010)
RESEARCH INTEREST
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Biomaterials, Biomacromolecules, Biodegradable Polymers, Polymers for Tissue Engineering, Interactions between Polymers and Cells, Polymers for Protein and Gene Delivery
MEMBERSHIP
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American Chemical Society, Society for Biomaterials, Controlled Release Society, Tissue Engineering Society, Polymer Society of Korea