Ilan Shomorony

Ilan Shomorony is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, and Coordinated Science Lab. He also holds an affiliation with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on genomic data science, information theory, and their applications in DNA storage, bioinformatics, and machine learning. He has received an NSF CAREER Award for his work on genomic data science.

Shomorony’s academic journey includes roles in multiple departments and labs, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His recent publications explore topics such as molecular communication channel capacity, metagenomic binning, and efficient sequence alignment algorithms.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text, but his academic roles suggest advanced degrees in electrical engineering or computer science.

Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical information theory and practical genomic applications. Key areas include DNA storage systems, algorithmic improvements for sequence analysis, and the application of machine learning to biological data. He develops novel coding schemes for molecular data storage and explores fundamental limits of genomic data reassembly.

Grants & Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2021): Supported research on genomic data science, integrating informational theory and algorithm design.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Coordinated Science Lab and collaborates with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in genomics and computational biology.