Prof. Dr. Jong Hyun Choi

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietBiophysik,Biomaterialien
KeywordsNanomechanik, Künstliche Zellen, Synthetische Biologie, DNA-Nanotechnologie

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandUSA
OrtWest Lafayette
Universität/InstitutionPurdue University
Institut/AbteilungSchool of Mechanical Engineering

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Friedrich SimmelPhysik Department, Technische Universität München, Garching
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.12.2022

Programm(e)

2022Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel-Forschungspreis-Programm

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Choi is well known internationally for his work on DNA-based self-assembly and bottom-up biology, in particular for programmable DNA-based mechanisms. In his research, he combines a strong expertise in nanomaterials research with concepts drawn from DNA nanotechnology and mechanical engineering. During his stay in Germany, he will continue his recent research on DNA-based moleciular robotics.