Dae Kun Hwang

Dr. Dae Kun Hwang is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Microarchitecture for Advanced Polymeric Materials at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University. He specializes in advanced materials fabrication, microfluidics, and biomedical engineering applications. His research focuses on developing polymers for medical uses, such as tumour cell detection and drug delivery systems.

• Education:
• PhD (2006), McGill University
• MSc (2002), McGill University
• BEng (1998), Chosun University

Dr. Hwang’s research interests include functional polymers, liquid crystals, and hydrogel applications. He emphasizes collaborative learning, involving students in lab work and co-authoring publications. He teaches courses such as CHE 338 (Chemical Engineering Computations) and graduate-level modules on membrane technology and modeling.

His research groups focus on innovative materials for healthcare, with a team-oriented approach. He actively engages students through mentorship and extracurricular activities, fostering a dynamic academic environment at Toronto Metropolitan University.