We are pleased to share that our postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Joohwan Sung, has been selected for the Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) from the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). This award recognizes his efforts and contributions to neuroscience.
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN), founded in 1969, is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system. With nearly 35,000 members across more than 95 countries, SfN provides year-round programming, including publishing and hosting an annual meeting that gathers scientists and physicians worldwide. The Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) is designed to support young researchers who demonstrate scientific merit and excellence in research. Recipients are provided with opportunities for professional development and networking at SfN’s annual meeting.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sung on this achievement!
About the Researcher
Joohwan Sung received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Korea University, South Korea. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Illinois-Carle Joint Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Laboratory (JNERL) within the Bioengineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on developing rehabilitation and assessment technologies using biosignal analysis for patients with neurological disorders. In particular, he is dedicated to quantitatively evaluating and improving motor impairment in stroke patients by utilizing EMG signals and other physiological data.