The Kim research group aims to develop a platform for fabricating functional assemblies and particles and control their physicochemical properties. We will design and synthesize a library of functional macromolecular building blocks (e.g., polymers, polyphenols, peptides, proteins, DNA) and assemble them to prepare smart nano/macro-structures having diverse functionalities and structures. The current research focuses in our group are i) macromolecular engineering of organic–inorganic networks, ii) DNA block copolymer assemblies, and iii) biofunctional materials, which can be useful for materials science and biomedical applications.
Recent News
2026.09 Yeonwoo was awarded a research grant program for Master's Students in Science and Engineering (이공분야 석사과정생 연구장려금 지원사업), supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). Congratulation!! [News]
2026.08 Dr. Marco Cassani visited MNL as part of our collaborative research supported by the International Cooperation Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). During his visit, we shared our recent research achievements, discussed ongoing and future collaborative work, and enjoyed a wonderful time together. Thank you, Marco, for visiting us and for the inspiring discussions. We look forward to continuing our collaboration!!
2026.07 Great News!! The research consortium, comprising 13 research groups from Yonsei University, POSTECH, GIST, KNU, CNU, and GNU, has been selected for funding through the Engineering Research Center (ERC), supported by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning (MSIP) (선도연구센터). Prof. Kim will participate as a co-investigator, providing MNL with valuable opportunities for active collaboration with leading research groups.
2026.04 Gyeongeun has been awarded the Best Paper Presentation Award (최우수논문발표상) at the Polymer Society of Korea (한국고분자학회). Big Congrats!! [Link] [News1] [News2]
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate/undergraduate students to join the Macromolecular Nanoassembly Laboratory (MNL). If you are interested in our research or want to join the team, feel free to email Chan-Jin (chanjink@gnu.ac.kr).