Faculty Directory
You-Yeon Won
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Email:
yywon@purdue.edu
Office:
FRNY
2031
Campus Phone:
765-494-4077
Mailing Address
Purdue University
Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering
480 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100
Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering
480 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100
(765) 494-0805
Organizational Group
Faculty
Year Started in Chemical Engineering
Joined Purdue in 2003
Degrees Received
B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) Seoul National University (Advisors: En-Sup Yoon, Hyun-Ku Rhee), 1988 - 1992
Ph.D. University of Minnesota (Advisors: Frank S. Bates, H. Ted Davis), 1994 - 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Advisor: Anne M. Mayes), 2000 - 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: David A. Weitz), 2001 - 2003
Ph.D. University of Minnesota (Advisors: Frank S. Bates, H. Ted Davis), 1994 - 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Advisor: Anne M. Mayes), 2000 - 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: David A. Weitz), 2001 - 2003
Short Description of Research Interests
Polymers, Colloids, Nanobioengineering
Honors and Awards Received
Outstanding Engineering Teacher, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2025
Most Impactful Faculty Innovators, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2020, 2023
ACS PRF "New Directions" Award, 2019-2021
Faculty Entrepreneur Learning Academy, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Discovery Park, Purdue University, 2018
Purdue University Innovators Hall of Fame, 2015-2016
Bindley Research Fellow, 2012-2013
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, 2008-2009
KIChE-US Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 2007
ACS PRF Starter Award, 2007-2009
Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Trust Award, 2004-2005
POSCO Graduate Fellowship, 1994-2000
Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Graduation with top honors, Seoul National University, 1992
Alumni Association President Award, School of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1992
Full-Tuition Scholarship, Exxon Chemical Korea Ltd., 1989-1992
Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1988-1989
Most Impactful Faculty Innovators, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2020, 2023
ACS PRF "New Directions" Award, 2019-2021
Faculty Entrepreneur Learning Academy, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Discovery Park, Purdue University, 2018
Purdue University Innovators Hall of Fame, 2015-2016
Bindley Research Fellow, 2012-2013
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, 2008-2009
KIChE-US Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 2007
ACS PRF Starter Award, 2007-2009
Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Trust Award, 2004-2005
POSCO Graduate Fellowship, 1994-2000
Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Graduation with top honors, Seoul National University, 1992
Alumni Association President Award, School of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1992
Full-Tuition Scholarship, Exxon Chemical Korea Ltd., 1989-1992
Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1988-1989
Graduate Student Names
Samruddhi Patil
Sung-Ho Shin
Nafisa Arfa
Yan Tan (co-advised by Prof. Xiaoping Bao)
Sung-Ho Shin
Nafisa Arfa
Yan Tan (co-advised by Prof. Xiaoping Bao)
Research Associate Names
Dr. Taesuk Jun
Research Scientists
Prof. Hong Yeol Yoon (Visiting Professor - Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
Names of Undergraduate Researchers
Nathaniel H. Johnson
Brandon Q. Zhu
Brandon Q. Zhu
Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Transport of Nanoparticles in Cancer Cells/tissues
Thermodynamics, Molecular and Nanoscale Modeling
Self-consistent Field Modeling of Polyelectrolytes
Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Devices and Nanotechnology
Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Structures
Nanoscale Phenomena and Processes
Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Structures
Nanoscale Phenomena and Processes
Polymers and Materials
Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Colloids
Polymer/polyelectrolyte Brushes
Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
Polymer/polyelectrolyte Brushes
Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
Biotechnology
Cancer Drug/Gene Delivery
Imaging
Theranosis
Imaging
Theranosis
Polymers and Advanced Materials
Lung Surfactant
Polymer-based Nanomedicine
Theranostic
Polymer-based Nanomedicine
Theranostic
Visiting and Adjunct Faculty
You-Yeon Won
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Email:
yywon@purdue.edu
Office:
FRNY
2031
Campus Phone:
765-494-4077
Mailing Address
Purdue University
Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering
480 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100
Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering
480 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100
(765) 494-0805
Organizational Group
Faculty
Year Started in Chemical Engineering
Joined Purdue in 2003
Degrees Received
B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) Seoul National University (Advisors: En-Sup Yoon, Hyun-Ku Rhee), 1988 - 1992
Ph.D. University of Minnesota (Advisors: Frank S. Bates, H. Ted Davis), 1994 - 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Advisor: Anne M. Mayes), 2000 - 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: David A. Weitz), 2001 - 2003
Ph.D. University of Minnesota (Advisors: Frank S. Bates, H. Ted Davis), 1994 - 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Advisor: Anne M. Mayes), 2000 - 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: David A. Weitz), 2001 - 2003
Short Description of Research Interests
Polymers, Colloids, Nanobioengineering
Honors and Awards Received
Outstanding Engineering Teacher, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2025
Most Impactful Faculty Innovators, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2020, 2023
ACS PRF "New Directions" Award, 2019-2021
Faculty Entrepreneur Learning Academy, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Discovery Park, Purdue University, 2018
Purdue University Innovators Hall of Fame, 2015-2016
Bindley Research Fellow, 2012-2013
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, 2008-2009
KIChE-US Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 2007
ACS PRF Starter Award, 2007-2009
Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Trust Award, 2004-2005
POSCO Graduate Fellowship, 1994-2000
Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Graduation with top honors, Seoul National University, 1992
Alumni Association President Award, School of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1992
Full-Tuition Scholarship, Exxon Chemical Korea Ltd., 1989-1992
Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1988-1989
Most Impactful Faculty Innovators, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2020, 2023
ACS PRF "New Directions" Award, 2019-2021
Faculty Entrepreneur Learning Academy, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Discovery Park, Purdue University, 2018
Purdue University Innovators Hall of Fame, 2015-2016
Bindley Research Fellow, 2012-2013
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, 2008-2009
KIChE-US Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 2007
ACS PRF Starter Award, 2007-2009
Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Trust Award, 2004-2005
POSCO Graduate Fellowship, 1994-2000
Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Graduation with top honors, Seoul National University, 1992
Alumni Association President Award, School of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1992
Full-Tuition Scholarship, Exxon Chemical Korea Ltd., 1989-1992
Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1988-1989
Graduate Student Names
Samruddhi Patil
Sung-Ho Shin
Nafisa Arfa
Yan Tan (co-advised by Prof. Xiaoping Bao)
Sung-Ho Shin
Nafisa Arfa
Yan Tan (co-advised by Prof. Xiaoping Bao)
Research Associate Names
Dr. Taesuk Jun
Research Scientists
Prof. Hong Yeol Yoon (Visiting Professor - Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
Names of Undergraduate Researchers
Nathaniel H. Johnson
Brandon Q. Zhu
Brandon Q. Zhu
Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Transport of Nanoparticles in Cancer Cells/tissues
Thermodynamics, Molecular and Nanoscale Modeling
Self-consistent Field Modeling of Polyelectrolytes
Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Devices and Nanotechnology
Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Structures
Nanoscale Phenomena and Processes
Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Structures
Nanoscale Phenomena and Processes
Polymers and Materials
Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Colloids
Polymer/polyelectrolyte Brushes
Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
Polymer/polyelectrolyte Brushes
Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
Biotechnology
Cancer Drug/Gene Delivery
Imaging
Theranosis
Imaging
Theranosis
Polymers and Advanced Materials
Lung Surfactant
Polymer-based Nanomedicine
Theranostic
Polymer-based Nanomedicine
Theranostic
Emeritus Faculty
You-Yeon Won
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Email:
yywon@purdue.edu
Office:
FRNY
2031
Campus Phone:
765-494-4077
Mailing Address
Purdue University
Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering
480 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100
Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering
480 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100
(765) 494-0805
Organizational Group
Faculty
Year Started in Chemical Engineering
Joined Purdue in 2003
Degrees Received
B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) Seoul National University (Advisors: En-Sup Yoon, Hyun-Ku Rhee), 1988 - 1992
Ph.D. University of Minnesota (Advisors: Frank S. Bates, H. Ted Davis), 1994 - 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Advisor: Anne M. Mayes), 2000 - 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: David A. Weitz), 2001 - 2003
Ph.D. University of Minnesota (Advisors: Frank S. Bates, H. Ted Davis), 1994 - 2000
Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Advisor: Anne M. Mayes), 2000 - 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: David A. Weitz), 2001 - 2003
Short Description of Research Interests
Polymers, Colloids, Nanobioengineering
Honors and Awards Received
Outstanding Engineering Teacher, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2025
Most Impactful Faculty Innovators, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2020, 2023
ACS PRF "New Directions" Award, 2019-2021
Faculty Entrepreneur Learning Academy, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Discovery Park, Purdue University, 2018
Purdue University Innovators Hall of Fame, 2015-2016
Bindley Research Fellow, 2012-2013
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, 2008-2009
KIChE-US Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 2007
ACS PRF Starter Award, 2007-2009
Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Trust Award, 2004-2005
POSCO Graduate Fellowship, 1994-2000
Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Graduation with top honors, Seoul National University, 1992
Alumni Association President Award, School of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1992
Full-Tuition Scholarship, Exxon Chemical Korea Ltd., 1989-1992
Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1988-1989
Most Impactful Faculty Innovators, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 2020, 2023
ACS PRF "New Directions" Award, 2019-2021
Faculty Entrepreneur Learning Academy, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Discovery Park, Purdue University, 2018
Purdue University Innovators Hall of Fame, 2015-2016
Bindley Research Fellow, 2012-2013
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, 2008-2009
KIChE-US Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 2007
ACS PRF Starter Award, 2007-2009
Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Trust Award, 2004-2005
POSCO Graduate Fellowship, 1994-2000
Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Graduation with top honors, Seoul National University, 1992
Alumni Association President Award, School of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1992
Full-Tuition Scholarship, Exxon Chemical Korea Ltd., 1989-1992
Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1988-1989
Graduate Student Names
Samruddhi Patil
Sung-Ho Shin
Nafisa Arfa
Yan Tan (co-advised by Prof. Xiaoping Bao)
Sung-Ho Shin
Nafisa Arfa
Yan Tan (co-advised by Prof. Xiaoping Bao)
Research Associate Names
Dr. Taesuk Jun
Research Scientists
Prof. Hong Yeol Yoon (Visiting Professor - Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
Names of Undergraduate Researchers
Nathaniel H. Johnson
Brandon Q. Zhu
Brandon Q. Zhu
Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Transport of Nanoparticles in Cancer Cells/tissues
Thermodynamics, Molecular and Nanoscale Modeling
Self-consistent Field Modeling of Polyelectrolytes
Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Devices and Nanotechnology
Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Structures
Nanoscale Phenomena and Processes
Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Structures
Nanoscale Phenomena and Processes
Polymers and Materials
Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Colloids
Polymer/polyelectrolyte Brushes
Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
Polymer/polyelectrolyte Brushes
Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
Biotechnology
Cancer Drug/Gene Delivery
Imaging
Theranosis
Imaging
Theranosis
Polymers and Advanced Materials
Lung Surfactant
Polymer-based Nanomedicine
Theranostic
Polymer-based Nanomedicine
Theranostic