Jeeseong C. Hwang

Jeeseong C. Hwang is a Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the Applied Physics Division of the Physical Measurement Laboratory, leading the Molecular and Bio-Photonics Group. He has been with NIST since 1993, transitioning from Gaithersburg, MD (1997-2013) to Boulder, CO (2013-present), following prior research at Johns Hopkins University.

His academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Michigan State University
• B.S. in Physics, Seoul National University

Dr. Hwang's research centers on nanobiophotonics and optical imaging, with core expertise in multimodal molecular imaging techniques, development of optical phantoms for medical device calibration, bio-inspired nanoscale assembly for optical sensors, and quantitative image analysis software. His work bridges atomic/molecular physics, quantum optics, and biomedical engineering to solve challenges in pathogen detection and tissue imaging.

His scientific impact is recognized through:

• SPIE Fellowship (2025)
• NIST/Department of Commerce Silver Medal (2008)
• Washington Academy of Sciences Biological Sciences Award (2012)

With over 100 technical publications and 65+ invited talks, he actively shapes the field through service on the SPIE BiOS Conference committee since 2006. His Molecular and Bio-Photonics Group drives innovation in optical imaging standards and nanoscale biosensors for clinical applications.