Woo Jin Chang

Woo Jin Chang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). His research focuses on bionanotechnology, bioMEMS, biosensors, and point-of-care devices for environmental and biomedical monitoring. He holds a PhD (2001) and BE (1994) in Biological Engineering from Inha University, South Korea.

Education:

• PhD in Biological Engineering, Inha University (2001)
• BE in Biological Engineering, Inha University (1994)

Research Interests:

Dr. Chang’s work integrates nanotechnology and microfluidics to develop innovative diagnostic tools and environmental sensors. Key areas include dielectrophoretic trapping for cellular analysis, paper-based fluidic systems, and bioseparations. His lab emphasizes practical applications such as rapid pathogen detection and real-time cellular response monitoring.

Awards:

• UWM Research Foundation Technology Licensing Award (2015, 2018)
• Interpore Rosette Award (2014)

Advising & Grants:

His research has been supported by grants focused on microfluidic device development and biosensor innovation. Collaborations include work with institutions like the University of Illinois and InterPore.

Labs/Teams:

His lab focuses on bionanotechnology and bioMEMS, with expertise in microfluidic device fabrication and biosensor integration.