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About Hyunwoo (CV, Google Scholar)I am scientist, engineer, and inventor with research focuses on inventing, developing, and translating soft material technologies to solve challenges in human health.
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Degree &
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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Jun 2016 - Dec 2020
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Thesis title: Wet Adhesion and Bioadhesive Technology (defense slide & recording)) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Thesis title: Tough Wet Adhesion of Hydrogel on Various Materials - Mechanism and Application) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Feb 2007 - Feb 2014 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea Graduation with Summa Cum Laude (Note: military service during June 2011 to June 2013) |
Awards &
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Professional Experience |
Co-founder Sep 2021 - Present
SanaHeal Inc., Boston, USA Research Scientist Jan 2021 - Present Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, USA Graduate Research Assistant Sep 2014 - Dec 2020 Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, USA
Undergraduate Researcher Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 Department of Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea
Undergraduate Research Program (URP) Dec 2009 - May 2010 Department of Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea
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