Kyounghwa Jeon

I am a Postdoctoral Associate in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University, working with Professor Michael Murrell (Lab of Living Matter). My current research focuses on artificial cell reconstitution to investigate the behavior and mechanics of actomyosin systems.

Before joining Yale, I completed my Ph.D. at Seoul National University under the supervision of Professor Do-Nyun Kim (AISDL). My doctoral research focused on the design of DNA nanostructures and hierarchical self-assembled systems, such as DNA-based hydrogels and their functional applications.

Broadly, I am interested in developing programmable self-assembled systems across nano- to microscale dimensions, with a focus on shape transformation, actuation, and functional materials. I am especially interested in bridging principles from DNA nanotechnology and biological systems to create dynamic and adaptive structures.

This website showcases my research activities, publications, and a little bit about myself. Feel free to explore!