Jin Ryoun Kim

Jin Ryoun Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. He joined the faculty in 2006 and focuses on protein engineering, neurodegenerative diseases, and molecular sensing technologies. His work includes creating novel proteins for detecting toxic molecules in diseases like Alzheimer’s and engineering thermostable enzymes for industrial applications.

Dr. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Seoul National University (1997-1999) and a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004).

His research interests encompass data-driven enzyme engineering, protein mis-assembly in neurodegenerative diseases, protein folding/stability, and protein-based molecular sensors. He explores how proteins interact in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, with a focus on developing diagnostic tools and therapeutics.

Notable achievements include the New Investigator Award (Alzheimer’s Association, 2009), Wechsler Award for Excellence (2009), and Jacobs Excellence in Education Award (2013). He has authored numerous journal articles and patents, contributing to fields like enzyme design and peptide therapeutics.

His lab investigates protein-protein interactions, amyloid formation, and molecular sensors. He collaborates on projects such as peptide probes for detecting beta-amyloid aggregates and engineering thermostable enzymes for industrial use.