Dr. Yoon Yeo

Professor

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Biography

Yoon Yeo is the Associate Department Head and Lillian Barboul Thomas Professor in Industrial Molecular Pharmaceutics at Purdue University. He has a rich background in developing drug delivery systems, with a focus on nanoparticle engineering, intracellular drug delivery, and non-viral gene delivery. His academic journey includes a PhD in Pharmaceutics from Purdue University and a post-doctoral associate position in Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yeo's research priorities lie in innovation and application of biomaterials for therapeutics, particularly in targeting solid tumors through advanced delivery mechanisms. His work aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of drug delivery systems, facilitating the tailored delivery of drugs, genes, and cells. He strives to address challenges pertaining to infectious and inflammatory diseases while also contributing to cancer immunotherapy through novel nanoparticle surfaces and delivery methods. Over the years, he has earned several prestigious awards, including being recognized as a Fellow by the Controlled Release Society and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Department Head

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN, USA

Oversees the Industrial Molecular Pharmaceutics department and contributes to academic and research excellence.

Lillian Barboul Thomas Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN, USA

Leads research initiatives in industrial molecular pharmaceutics and mentor students.

Research Scientist

— Present

Sam Yang Co. • Korea

Conducted research in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on drug delivery systems.

Awards

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Controlled Release Society Fellow

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Samyang CRS Award Honor

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American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Fellow

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Bravo Award

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Chaney Family Early Scholar Award

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2nd T. G. Park Award

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Showalter Faculty Scholar

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NSF CAREER Award

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AAPS New Investigator Grant Award

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AACP New Investigators Program

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.