Dr. Sangjin

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Biography

Sangjin is a researcher in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lab focuses on studying chromosome organization dynamics and the RNA lifecycle using single-molecule tracking, genomics, and in vitro single-molecule assays. The research explores the physical principles underlying molecular interactions and functions within cells, particularly how gene expression machinery collaborates within the cellular context. The lab is developing new methodologies based on molecular, optical, and computational approaches to address critical questions at the molecule level regarding matter in living cells. Sangjin is actively recruiting highly energetic and curious graduate students and postdocs with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, or biology to join his research team.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducts research in the Department of Physics focusing on molecular interactions and gene expression machines.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.