Dr. Eun Ji Chung

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eun Ji Chung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology from Scripps College and her Doctoral Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University. During her time at Northwestern, Dr. Chung developed biodegradable, citric acid-based polymer nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, where she focused on bio-nanomaterials for theranostic applications. Dr. Chung is known for her research in biomaterial strategies and self-assembly, particularly in designing peptide amphiphile micelle nanoparticles for cardiovascular cancer theranostics. Her work aims to improve clinical solutions through innovative biomaterial development and personalized medicine approaches. She has received numerous awards, including the NIH K99/R00 Pathway Independence Award and the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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American Heart Association Fellow

2025-01-01
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American Institute Medical Biological Engineering Fellow

2025-01-01
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USC Faculty Mentoring Award

2025-01-01
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Biomedical Engineering Society Fellow

2023-01-01
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Materials Research Society Early Career Distinguished Presenter

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.