Dr. Won Bae

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Won Bae is an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California San Diego. He has a strong academic background with a Post-doc in Radiology and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the same institution. His research primarily focuses on advanced MRI techniques, including Ultrashort Time Echo MRI and its application to vertebral junctions, where he served as the Principal Investigator for multiple NIH-funded studies. His work also explores the biomechanical basis for treating cartilage defects, contributing significantly to the field of medical imaging and rehabilitation. Bae has co-authored numerous publications that align with his research interests.

Research Interests

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ultrashort Time Echo MRI Biomechanics Cartilage Defects Image-Processing Techniques

Experience

Associate Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of California San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of radiology and bioengineering.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).