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School of Materials Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
MOE Academic Research Funding (AcRF) Tier 3
2022 Grant
"From Tough Pollen
to Soft Matter"
THE TMIG MISSION
The Translational Materials Innovation Group (TMIG) has a common goal to develop innovative solutions for global health problems based on engineering strategies. Our team brings together expertise from engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and medical science in order to understand emerging clinical problems at the molecular scale and to apply this knowledge to the creation of medical technologies that improve human health.
One of the most significant health problems driving the research at TMIG deals with infectious diseases for which time is limited and whose impact is global. Throughout history, infectious diseases have shaped population demographics, hindered economic potential, and most critically robbed far too many individuals of their lives. Despite advances in therapeutic drugs and tools, much work remains towards the eradication of infectious diseases.
Our research strategies are inspired by fundamental science and engineering approaches to combat infectious diseases by discovering new drug targets and creating more effective antiviral therapies. The rationale is simple and pragmatic. We embrace the scientific vision of bench to bedside and recognize the need to address critical health problems with solutions readily translatable to the real world.
NEWS HIGHLIGHT
Korea Congress held the 2nd Microbiome Congressional Research Forum: Experts Discuss Microbiome's Role in Future Society and Environmental Innovations, wherein erudite experts engaged in discourse regarding the pivotal contributions of microbiomes to the trajectory of future societal advancement and the genesis of transformative environmental innovations.
The presentation titled "Preparing for tomorrow with materials today" put significance on the research concept of Cross Economy (Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr)
The presentation titled "Preparing for tomorrow with materials today" put significance on the research concept of Cross Economy (Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr)
"Beyond Circular Economy: Preparing tomorrow with materials"
Korean Congress convened the Second Congressional Research Forum on Microbiome, wherein erudite scholars deliberated upon the pivotal role of the microbiome in forthcoming societal paradigms and the consequential prospects it holds for environmental innovations.
I would like to share my research achievement about "Cross Economy" that would contribute to Korean Microbiome development and future here (Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr).
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Korean Congress convened the Second Congressional Research Forum on Microbiome, wherein erudite scholars deliberated upon the pivotal role of the microbiome in forthcoming societal paradigms and the consequential prospects it holds for environmental innovations.
I would like to share my research achievement about "Cross Economy" that would contribute to Korean Microbiome development and future here (Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr).
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On May 25th, 23 years ago, Professor Cho Nam-Joon of Nanyang Technological University delivered a presentation at the '21st Microbiome National Assembly Research Meeting' on the topic of "Microbiome and the Future Society." The content of his presentation was about the development of environmentally friendly materials, such as paper or sponges, using eco-friendly resources available in the natural environment to achieve carbon neutrality, known as the "Cross Economy."
(Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr)
(Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr)
Nanyang Technological University Prof. Cho Nam Joon moderated the session titled "Nurturing Innovation and Facilitating Collaborative Endeavors: Illuminations Derived from Esteemed Pioneers in the Field of Biotechnology" with prominent scholars and practitioners from the world, including Roland Illing, the Chief Medical Officer and Director of International Public Sector Healthcare at AWS, Mark Coe, Dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois and Wuji Soh, the CEO of Alpha Tau Medical. The Seoul Forum 2023 transpired between May 31st and June 1st, 2023, within the opulent confines of the Grand & Vista Walkerhill Seoul.
Eminent scholars of global stature engaged in a profound discourse on the subject matter of "Advancing Sustainable Industries via the Synergy of Green and White Biotechnologies" during the convocation of the Seoul Forum 2023. Prof Cho moderated the session with Paul L. Ryan, Deputy Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health, Sean Patel, Entrepreneur and co-founder of React Neuro, Gerret Storms, Professor at Utrecht University, Tilburg University, and the National University of Singapore, and Mordechai Sheves, the Former Vice President of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and Chairman of YEDA and others.
Professor Cho Nam Joon from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, an esteemed scholar, led a special discussion on the topic 'Pioneering the Advanced Bio Era: The Core of Healthcare, Economy, and Security.' He will offer advice from experts abroad on how South Korea can take a leap as a leader in the advanced bio field. The special discussion included not only keynote speakers but also distinguished participants such as Roland Illing, Chief Medical Officer and Director of International Public Sector Health at AWS; Mark Koen, Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine; and Wu Ji Soofer, CEO of Alpha Tau Medical in Israel and others.
"The key lies in convergence. With a well-established ecosystem of collaboration between academia, industry, and research, a completely new advanced bio-market can be cultivated. Government leadership is of paramount importance. It should be dedicated to fostering talent, strengthening research and development (R&D), and guiding the collaborative efforts between academia and industry.”
Global experts involving Prof Cho Nam joon from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore had pre-meeting to contemplate the requisite socio-cultural milieu that South Korea needs to cultivate should it aspire to create its own equivalent of Novo Nordisk.
Global experts involving Prof Cho Nam joon from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore had pre-meeting to contemplate the requisite socio-cultural milieu that South Korea needs to cultivate should it aspire to create its own equivalent of Novo Nordisk.
“Redefinition of WASTE, Material innovation from mere stone to economic gold.”
In the Seoul Forum of 2023, Professor Cho Nam-Joon from Nanyang Technical University elucidated the prospective solutions for the future environmentally sustainable food industry under the concept of the "Cross Economy.”
(Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr), with Prof Lee Kiwon from Seoul National University and Ruoff Rodney S from UNIST.
In the Seoul Forum of 2023, Professor Cho Nam-Joon from Nanyang Technical University elucidated the prospective solutions for the future environmentally sustainable food industry under the concept of the "Cross Economy.”
(Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for tomorrow with materials today. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr), with Prof Lee Kiwon from Seoul National University and Ruoff Rodney S from UNIST.
In the 2023 Seoul Forum, Professor Cho Nam-Joon, affiliated with Nanyang Technical University, presented forward-looking strategies for achieving a sustainable future in the food industry through the concept of the 'Cross Economy,' which entails redefining waste and fostering material innovation, transforming what was once considered mere stone into valuable economic resources
(Reference: Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for the Future with Today's Materials. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr).
(Reference: Cho, N. J. (2022). Preparing for the Future with Today's Materials. Materials Today, 61, 1-3., https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr).
“Preparing for tomorrow with materials today: Cross Economy, https://lnkd.in/gRHT7Wzr”
Under the topic of Healthcare, Economy, and Security: Pioneering the Era of Advanced Biotechnology, click the link to watch the video of Seoul Forum 2023, featuring Professor Cho Nam Joon from Nanyang Technological University and other eminent global experts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y4KSHKVqyI&list=PLd0XUWR7qNi6JiO3IU5Ub8OuM3eJAO81k&ab_channel=%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EA%B2%BD%EC%A0%9C
Under the topic of Healthcare, Economy, and Security: Pioneering the Era of Advanced Biotechnology, click the link to watch the video of Seoul Forum 2023, featuring Professor Cho Nam Joon from Nanyang Technological University and other eminent global experts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y4KSHKVqyI&list=PLd0XUWR7qNi6JiO3IU5Ub8OuM3eJAO81k&ab_channel=%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EA%B2%BD%EC%A0%9C
“Korean universities must address their sense of crisis and undertake systemic improvements.”
On July 4th, 2023, the inaugural "The 1st World Congress of Korean Scientist & Engineers," held in Gangnam, Seoul, Nanyang Technological University Prof Cho Nam Joon addressed the significance of A society where adequate rewards are provided to scientists and technologists. This important event gathered more than 1,000 accomplished Korean scientists and engineers who excel in diverse fields of science and technology.
On July 4th, 2023, the inaugural "The 1st World Congress of Korean Scientist & Engineers," held in Gangnam, Seoul, Nanyang Technological University Prof Cho Nam Joon addressed the significance of A society where adequate rewards are provided to scientists and technologists. This important event gathered more than 1,000 accomplished Korean scientists and engineers who excel in diverse fields of science and technology.
The 1st World Congress of Korean Scientist & Engineers is expected to provide an opportunity to harness the essential human resources necessary for enhancing Korea’s international scientific and technological capabilities. Additionally, eminent scholars including NTU prof Cho Nam Joon, Chicago Uni. Prof Kim Yoenggi, King's College Prof K Cho and Tsinghua Uni. Prof Kim Kihwan shared knowledge to formulate national strategies to secure the science and technology designated as Korean strategic technologies in South Korea.
This conference originated from a promise made by President Yoon Suk-yeol during his visit to the United States in September of last year, where he held a meeting with Korean-American scientists and engineers. The event saw participation from both overseas Korean scientists and engineers, including Professor Cho Nam-joon from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, as well as domestic scientists and engineers, with over 300 international participants and more than 700 domestic participants. The 1st World Congress of Korean Scientist & Engineers served as an engaging platform for discussions and collaboration opportunities.
"If the South Korean education system remains complacent, all universities may eventually sink together like passengers on the Titanic."
The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies organized a Science Talk during the 1st World Congress of Korean Scientist & Engineers, featuring numerous global scholars, including NTU prof Cho Nam Joon, Chicago Uni. Prof Kim Yoenggi, King's College Prof K Cho, Standford Uni. Prof Lee Jinhyung and Tsinghua Uni. Prof Kim Kihwan.
The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies organized a Science Talk during the 1st World Congress of Korean Scientist & Engineers, featuring numerous global scholars, including NTU prof Cho Nam Joon, Chicago Uni. Prof Kim Yoenggi, King's College Prof K Cho, Standford Uni. Prof Lee Jinhyung and Tsinghua Uni. Prof Kim Kihwan.
