Dr. Jooyoung Sohn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jooyoung Sohn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology at the University of Chicago. He specializes in Medical Physics with a focus on MR-guided Radiation Therapy (MRgRT) and brachytherapy hardware and software developments. Dr. Sohn teaches several courses, including Interactions Radiation Matter and Health Physics. He oversees Oncosoft, an AI-driven auto-contouring company. Before joining the University of Chicago, he was an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University. His research includes the investigation of various treatments in radiation therapy, particularly using innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes. He holds a PhD in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering from Catholic University of Korea, and has conducted postdoctoral research at Emory University. Dr. Sohn has published a number of papers on dosimetry, respiration motion management, and the development of novel brachytherapy techniques. He is also involved in collaborative projects within his department and seeks to enhance the integration of advanced technologies in clinical practices.

Research Interests

Courses

Interactions Radiation Matter Health Physics Practicum Radiation Therapy

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy