Hyungsoo Choi

Hyungsoo Choi is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with The Grainger College of Engineering. His research spans nanomedicine, drug delivery systems, and advanced materials science, with particular focus on targeted therapeutic delivery using nano- and micro-scale carriers. Choi holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Brown University (1983) and has established himself as a leading researcher in nanotechnology applications for medical treatments.

Dr. Choi's research interests encompass targeted delivery and controlled release of therapeutics mediated by nano- and micro-spheres, contrast agents for medical imaging, cell therapy via microencapsulation, nanostructured materials synthesis, sensors and plasmonic metamaterials, metal oxide topological insulators, and hybrid perovskite solar cells. His work bridges photonic technologies with translational biotechnologies, creating innovative solutions for medical challenges. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in developing novel nanoscale delivery systems for applications ranging from diabetes treatment to cancer imaging and stroke therapy.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on nanoscale drug delivery systems, particularly using gelatin and other biocompatible materials. His work spans multiple disciplines including nanomedicine, materials science, and biomedical engineering, with significant contributions to cancer imaging, diabetes treatment, stroke therapy, and agricultural biotechnology. The research demonstrates sophisticated understanding of both material properties and biological applications.

• UI College of Medicine, Student Award, Britta & Charles Wolfe Awards for Diabetes Research, 2019
• National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), Winner of EnvisioNano Contest, 2015
• Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, 2012
• Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, 2006

Dr. Choi has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom appear as co-authors on his publications. His research has been supported by significant grants enabling the development of innovative drug delivery platforms. Current projects focus on microcapsules for pancreatic cell transplants to treat type I diabetes, nanoscale drug delivery to the brain, and advanced materials for solar energy applications. His laboratory at the Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory continues to push the boundaries of nanomedicine and advanced materials science.