Dr. Jae Won Shin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jae-Won Shin is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in Biomedical Engineering and Biologic Materials Sciences at the School of Dentistry. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Sydney and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He furthered his expertise with postdoctoral training at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Wyss Institute. Dr. Shin's research is primarily centered on Precision Regenerative Medicine, aiming to advance the field by elucidating the cellular constructs that remodel microenvironments in health and disease. His lab focuses on directing donor cells and modulating host tissue responses to enhance repair processes for various injuries and degenerative conditions. Using multidisciplinary approaches that blend biomaterial engineering, microtechnology, and physical biology, Dr. Shin's team investigates cellular niches at a single-cell level to guide host tissue remodeling. His research spans critical areas including Bio-MEMS Microfluidics, Bio-Micro Nanotechnology, and various aspects of Biomedical Engineering, with a commitment to translating fundamental insights into innovative therapies for restoring tissue function and improving patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science