Kinam Park

Kinam Park is the Showalter Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering and Professor of Pharmaceutics at Purdue University's College of Engineering. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and is associated with the Biomedical Engineering unit. His research focuses on drug delivery systems, biodegradable polymers, and advanced pharmaceutical formulations. Key areas include PLGA-based long-acting injectables, polymer synthesis, and nanoparticle drug delivery mechanisms.

His work integrates pharmacokinetic modeling with material science, emphasizing sustainable polymers and clinical applications such as extended efficacy formulations for botulinum toxin. He has contributed to innovations like Nuplon, a water-degradable polymer, and electronic-free smart capsules for microbiome sampling. His recent publications highlight advancements in IVIVC development, nanoparticle tumor targeting, and polymer property optimization through multiphysics simulations.

Professor Park's research also addresses challenges in medical procedures, such as tracheostomy techniques and anti-opioid overdose devices. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, chemistry, and medicine, with a focus on translational applications. Institutional awards and recognition are linked through Purdue's faculty honors portal, though specific accolades are not explicitly listed here.

His advising and grants involve collaborations across disciplines, though specific grant details are not detailed in the provided text. He is affiliated with Purdue's West Lafayette campus, with an office in the Biomed Building, and can be reached at kpark@purdue.edu.