Regular biography
Kang, Joon Ho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University. His research focuses on precision bioinstrumentation, including mechanical biosensors, optical biochips, and AI-driven computational modeling. His lab develops tools for measuring and predicting cellular behavior through advanced technologies such as microfluidic channels and fluorescence imaging. Kang's work bridges mechanical engineering with biosensing, optics, and cell biology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to bioengineering. He leads the Precision Bioinstrumentation Lab and is actively involved in mentoring undergraduate and graduate interns.
Scholar-generated biography
Joon Ho Kang's research focuses on the biophysical properties of cells, particularly their deformability, mechanics, and response to environmental stimuli. His work explores how cellular mechanics are influenced by processes such as mitosis, cell division, and growth factor deprivation. Kang investigates the relationship between cell size, stem cell potential, and mechanical behavior, as well as the role of intracellular density and cortical microtubules in cellular dynamics. His studies also include the development of noninvasive techniques for monitoring single-cell mechanics and bioenergetics. By integrating biophysical and biochemical approaches, Kang aims to understand how cellular behavior is regulated under various physiological and pathological conditions.