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You-Yeon Won is a Professor at Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, focusing on fundamental polymer science and its clinical applications through innovative research in polymeric nanomaterials. His lab, founded in the mid-2000s, initially concentrated on polyelectrolytes and their use in gene delivery, being a pioneer in the concept of 'micelleplexes'. In recent years, the Won Laboratory has shifted its focus to impactful projects addressing real-world challenges. Current research efforts cover three key areas: developing a Polymer Lung Surfactant (PLS) therapy to treat respiratory distress syndrome, enhancing cancer radiotherapy through block copolymer-encapsulated radioluminescent nanoparticles, and investigating sequence-controlled aliphatic copolyesters for next-generation drug formulations. Won’s contributions have been recognized, and he is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and fostering innovation in engineering education at Purdue University. His extensive academic background includes a B.S. from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, along with postdoctoral experiences at prominent institutions like MIT and Harvard University.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Engaging in research and teaching at the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering.
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