Dr. Yoon Yeo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yoon Yeo is the Associate Department Head of Industrial Molecular Pharmaceutics at Purdue University. He holds the Lillian Barboul Thomas Professorship in the College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on developing innovative drug delivery systems and biomaterials that improve the safety and efficacy of therapeutics for treating various diseases. Yeo's lab is particularly interested in tumor-targeted drug delivery and the design of nanoparticle-based systems that enhance intracellular delivery of therapeutics, including drugs and genes. With a background in chemical engineering and pharmaceutics, Yeo's work addresses contemporary challenges in pharmaceutical technology, specifically in the context of cancer therapy and the treatment of infectious diseases. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and contributes significant advancements to the field of drug delivery and formulation science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Department Head

— Present

Purdue University College of Pharmacy • West Lafayette, IN

Oversees the Department of Industrial Molecular Pharmaceutics, including curriculum development and faculty management.

Lillian Barboul Thomas Professor

— Present

Purdue University College of Pharmacy • West Lafayette, IN

Carries out research and teaching responsibilities in the field of pharmaceutics.

Awards

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Controlled Release Society Fellow

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Samyang CRS Award Honor

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American Association Pharmaceutical Scientists Fellow

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Bravo Award

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Chaney Family Early Scholar Award

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Showalter Faculty Scholar

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NSF CAREER Award

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AAPS New Investigator Grant Award

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.