Ki H. Chon

Dr. Ki H. Chon is the Krenicki Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He served as the inaugural head of the Biomedical Engineering department from 2014 to 2022, overseeing significant growth in faculty recruitment and securing over $17 million in annual research funding increases. A University of Connecticut alumnus, Dr. Chon specializes in biosignal processing and wearable device development, with a groundbreaking invention capable of predicting seizures in divers, supported by the U.S. Navy.

Research Focus: Dr. Chon’s work bridges biomedical engineering and practical healthcare solutions, particularly in wearable technology and real-time biosignal analysis. His innovations aim to enhance safety protocols for high-risk environments through advanced engineering applications.