Dr. James Choi

Associate Professor

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Biography

James J. Choi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London, where he runs a noninvasive technologies laboratory focused on developing devices that manipulate and sense tissue surfaces. His research interests lie in the areas of Noninvasive Microsurgery using Focused Ultrasound and Wearable Controllers for immersive Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences. In the field of noninvasive microsurgery, Dr. Choi aims to create technologies that noninvasively manipulate tissue, providing exceptional therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities, including drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier. His current work involves treating diseases using non-invasive devices designed to deliver drugs to the blood-brain barrier, targeting conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Glioblastoma multiforme, and Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. Additionally, his research on wearable technologies focuses on building smart wristbands that track hand movements, enhancing virtual and augmented reality experiences through haptic feedback and sensory substitution. For further information on his laboratory's research, visit www.nsblab.org. Dr. Choi has held multiple academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Research Assistant, and has earned several awards for his contributions to biomedical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, specializing in noninvasive surgery.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Conducted research in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering.

Awards

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Frederic Lizzi Award

2022-01-01
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Frederick V. Hunt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

2011-01-01

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.