Nam-Joon Cho

Nam-Joon Cho is a renowned figure in the field of Translational Materials Innovation, with a focus on developing solutions for global health issues using engineering principles.

The Translational Materials Innovation Group (TMIG) led by Nam-Joon Cho amalgamates expertise from various fields such as engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and medical science to address clinical challenges at a molecular level, aiming to advance medical technologies for the betterment of human health.

The primary research area of Nam-Joon Cho's group revolves around combating infectious diseases, acknowledging the urgent nature and widespread impact of such illnesses on a global scale throughout history.

TMIG's research strategy revolves around integrating fundamental science and engineering to pioneer innovative drug targets and enhance antiviral therapies to effectively address infectious diseases, aligning with a bench-to-bedside approach for practical application.

Nam-Joon Cho's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, both from Stanford University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

Previously, Nam-Joon Cho served as a Professor at Nanyang Technological University, further enriching his experience in the academic realm.