Personal profile
Education
- 1997 Ph.D., Chonnam National University, Korea
- 1992 M.S., Chonnam National University, Korea
- 1989 B.S., Chonnam National University, Korea
- 1992 M.S., Chonnam National University, Korea
- 1989 B.S., Chonnam National University, Korea
Professional Experience
- (2023.01-present) Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2005.03 -present) Professor, Department of BioMedical-Chemical Engineering.
The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2021.09 -present) Distinguished Professor, Department of BioMedical-Chemical Engineering. The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2022.06-present) President, Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC 3.0), The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2023.01-present) President-elect, The korean Society for Biomaterials, Korea
- (2021.01-2022.12) Head of sung sim industry-academy cooperation and research administrative unit, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2020.05 -2022.12) Fellow Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE) from International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering Inc.
- (2005.03 -present) Professor, Department of BioMedical-Chemical Engineering.
The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2021.09 -present) Distinguished Professor, Department of BioMedical-Chemical Engineering. The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2022.06-present) President, Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC 3.0), The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2023.01-present) President-elect, The korean Society for Biomaterials, Korea
- (2021.01-2022.12) Head of sung sim industry-academy cooperation and research administrative unit, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
- (2020.05 -2022.12) Fellow Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE) from International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering Inc.
Research Interests
- Nanomedicine
- Photodynamic therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
- Gene therapy
- Medical device
- Photodynamic therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
- Gene therapy
- Medical device
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Adalimumab-Poloxamer Conjugate for Bio-Better: Enhanced Stability and Function
Roh, J., Lee, S., Cho, S. & Na, K., 12 Jan 2026, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 36, 4, e03924.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Photosensitizing Lipid Nanoparticles for Ferroptosis-Enhanced Photodynamic Cancer Therapy via GPX4 Silencing
Bae, G. H., Shin, S., Park, J. D., Koh, E. Y., Ko, S., Han, J., Park, C. G., Kim, D. H., Na, K. & Park, W., 16 Feb 2026, In: Advanced healthcare materials. 15, 7, e03748.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
Carbon dot-lipidoid nanocarriers for superiorly biocompatible nasal mRNA cancer vaccination
Kim, H., Jeong, H., Kim, Y. A., Kim, K. S., Yun, J. W., Li, F., Ling, D. & Na, K., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 23, 1, 744.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CD44-targeted RIP3 gene delivery strategy for enhanced cancer therapy via necroptosis and immune modulation
Kim, S. E., Bak, S., Park, J. H., Lee, J. E., Lee, Y. J., Park, M. S., Ko, S., Choi, H., Jung, K. H., Na, K. & Hong, S. S., 10 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Controlled Release. 384, 113872.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Endoluminal photodynamic therapy with a photoreactive stent-based catheter system to treat malignant colorectal obstruction
Eo, S. J., Ryu, D. S., Lee, H., Kim, J. W., Kim, S. H., Noh, J. H., Kim, Y., Kang, S., Na, K., Park, J. H. & Kim, D. H., Mar 2025, In: Bioengineering and Translational Medicine. 10, 2, e10732.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations