Professor Kong

KongProfessor Hyunjoon Kong

Curriculum Vitae
Faculty Page at the University of Illinois

Education

Ph.D.
Macromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 2001
M.S.
Industrial Chemistry Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul Korea, 1995
B.S.
Industrial Chemistry Engineering with Honors, Hanyang University, Seoul Korea, 1992

Research Experience

2013-Present
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Institute for Genomic Biology (Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2007-2013
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Institute for Genomic Biology (Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2004-2006
Research Associate, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Bioengineering), Harvard University
2001-2004
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biological and Materials Science, University of Michigan
1997-2001
Research Assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering & Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Michigan
1993-1995
Research Assistant, Department of Industrial Chemistry Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul Korea

Teaching Experience

2012 Spring Thermodynamics (CHBE 321)
2011 Fall Biotransport (CHBE 494/594)
2010 Fall Biotransport (CHBE 494/594)
2010 Spring Thermodynamics (CHBE 321)
2009 Fall Biotransport (CHBE 494/594)
2009 Spring Thermodynamics (CHBE 321)
2008 Fall
Principles of Chemical Engineering (CHBE 221)
2008 Spring
Thermodynamics (CHBE 321)
2007 Fall
Principles of Chemical Engineering (CHBE 221)
2007 Spring
Thermodynamics (CHBE 321)

Honors/Awards

2013 Centennial Scholar in honor of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois.
2012 Engineering Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research
2012-2013 UIUC Center for Advanced Study Fellow
2011 Korean Institute for Chemical Engineers- Young Investigator Award
2009 NSF Career Award
2008
Scientist Development Grant, American Heart Association
1995-1997
Hanyang University Fellowship Award for students studying abroad
1992
Honor Prize from Hanyang University
1990-1991
Samnam Foundation Fellowship Award
1988-1989
Hanyang University Fellowship Award
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