Dr. Sangmoo Jeong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sangmoo Jeong is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where he is also a core member of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Institute for NanoBioTechnology. His research interests primarily focus on metabolic dysfunctions linked to major diseases, particularly cancer. Dr. Jeong's lab is dedicated to developing innovative technologies for detecting metabolic biomarkers and dysfunctions to identify underlying mechanisms for various health issues. He has a solid academic background with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), followed by a Master of Science and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He completed his postdoctoral research at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, working under notable professionals in the field. Dr. Jeong has been recognized with significant awards including the NIH Pathway Independence Award, the Hollis Brownstein Research Award from the Leukemia Research Foundation, and the NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Awards

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NIH Pathway Independence Award

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Hollis Brownstein Research Award

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NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.