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최문현 (Moonhyun Choi) 
Research Professor

E-mail: mhchoi.yonsei@gmail.com

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Education

  • Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Ph.D Integrated program (03/2018-08/2022)

  • School of Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, MS (09/2013-02/2018)

  • Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources, Kyung-Hee University, B.S. (03/2009-02/2013) ​​​

Research Experience

  • Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) (07/2018-02/2020)

  • Postdoctoral fellow, Massachusetts general hospital (10/2022-06/2026)

Research Interest

  • Functional Polymeric Materials & Coatings

  • Bio-Inspired and Sustainable Materials

  • Nano/Micro-Structured Interfaces

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Translational Research

Publications

- Total publications :21 paper 

- Publications as First Author : 38 paper

(1st author)

  1. M. Choi#, S. Park#, J. Ser, W. Choi, Y. Jeong, Y. Noh, S. Jung, T. Jun, D. Ryu, H. Choi, H. Im, and J. Hong* “Extended-lifetime antimicrobial polyurethane platform for sustainable surface protection” Chemical Engineering Journal,  537 176230 (2026/06/01)  (IF: 13.2)

  2. M. Choi#, M. Jeong#, T. Son, T. Kwak, J. Nahm, R. Weissleder, S. Jang*, and H. Im* “Integrated Multi-Channel Automatic Cellular Profiling System (iMAP) for Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnosis” Small, (2026/01/08)                  (IF: 12.1)

  3. M. Choi#, W. Choi#, P. T. J. Hwang, Y. Oh, T. Jun, D. Ryu, N. Kim, E. Jang, Y. Shin, Y. Youn, S. Lee, S. Jung*, and J. Hong* “Engineered Silk Fibroin Bio-hybrid Artificial Graft with Releasing Biological Gas for Enhanced Circulatory Stability and Surgical Performance” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 309, 2, 2307106 (2025/05/01) (IF: 8.5)

  4. W. Choi#, M. Choi#, T. Jun, Y. Kim, D. Ryu, N. Kim, H. Lee, Y. Lee, S. Lee, W. Lee, M. Lee, K. Kang, J. Kwon, J. Jang, H. Ha, J. Choi, S. Lim, S. Lee*, S. Jung*, and J. Hong* “Templated Assembly of Silk Fibroin for a Bio-feedstock-derived Heart Valve Leaflet” Advanced Functional Materials, 34, 14, 2307106 (2024/04/03). (IF: 19)                  Front cover

  5. J. Heo#, M. Choi#, SY Rhyu, H. Lee, S. Jung, Y. Kim, W. Choi, K. Park, Y. Cho*, S. W. Kang, S*. Lee* and J. Hong*, “Enzyme-based CO2/N2 Separation Nano-membrane via Optimization of Carbonic Anhydrase-Functionalized Graphene Oxide”, Applied Surface Science, 619, 15, 156742 (2023/05/15). (IF: 6.9)

  6. M. Choi#, S. Park, W. Choi, Y. Kim, K. M. Cho, J. Heo, M. K. Kim, H. Jung, Y. Jin*, S. Lee* and J. Hong*, "Highly durable and sustainable heterogeneous fabric using in-and-out fluorinated urethane coating for elimination of bacteria and oil–water separation", Npj Clean Water, 5, 48 (2022/09/23). (IF: 11.4)

  7. M. Choi#, A.M. Jazani, J. K. Oh*, and S. M. Noh*, “Perfluorocarbon Nanodroplets for Dual Delivery with Ultrasound/GSH-Responsive Release of Model Drug and Passive Release of Nitric Oxide” Polymers, 14, 2240 (2022/05/31). (IF: 4.9)

  8. D. Choi#, M. Choi#, H. Jeong, J. Heo, T. Kim, S. Park, Y. Jin, S. Lee*, and J. Hong*, "Co-existing “spear-and-shield” air filter: anchoring proteinaceous pathogen and self-sterilized nanocoating for combating viral pandemic" Chemical Engineering Journal, 426, 130763 (2021/12/15). (IF: 13.2)

  9. M. Choi#, Y. Kim, S. Park, D. Ka, T. Kim, S. Lee*, E. Sohn*, Y. Jin*, and J. Hong*, "Functionalized polyurethane-coated fabric with high breathability, durability, reusability, and protection ability" Advanced Functional Materials, 31, 2101511 (2021/04/09). (IF: 19)

  10. M. Choi#, M. Kim, KI Jung, TH Lee, M. Ha, W. Hyung, H. Jung*, SM Noh*, “Reactivity and Curing Efficiency of Isocyanate Cross-linkers with Imidazole-Based Blocking Agents for Low-Temperature Curing of Automotive Clearcoats” Coatings, 10, 974 (2020/10/13). (IF: 2.8)

  11. M. Choi#, S. Park, K. Park, H. Jeong, J. Hong* "Nitric Oxide Delivery using Biocompatible Perfluorocarbon Microemulsion for Antibacterial Effect" ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 5, 1378-1383 (2019/01/30).  (IF: 5.5)

  12. M. Choi#, J. Heo#, H. Kim, S. W. Kang, J. Hong* "Control of Gas Permeability by Transforming the Molecular Structure of Silk Fibroin in Multilayered Nanocoatings for CO2 Adsorptive Separation" Journal of Membrane Science, 573, 554-559 (2019/03/01). (IF: 9.0)

  13. M. Choi#, D. Choi, J. Hong* "Multilayered controlled drug release silk fibroin nano-film by manipulating secondary structure", Biomacromolecules, 7, 3096-3103 (2018/06/12). (IF: 5.4)

  14. M. Choi#, J. Heo#, D. Choi, S. Hwangbo, J. Hong “Ink-jet printing based layer-by-layer assembly capable of composite patterning of multilayered nano-films", Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 302, 12, 1700332 (2017/11/10). (IF: 4.6)

  15. M. Choi#, J. Hwang#, J. Choi, J. Hong “Multicomponent High-throughput Drug Screening via Inkjet Printing to Verify the Effect of Immunosuppressive Drugs on Immune T Lymphocytes", Scientific Reports, 7, 6318 (2017/07/24). (IF: 3.9)

  16. M. Choi#, J. Heo#, M. Yang, J. Hong “Ink-jet Printing-based Patchable Multilayered Biomolecule-containing Nanofilms for Biomedical Applications", ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 3, 870-874 (2017/06/12).      (IF: 5.5)

  17. M. Choi#, H. Park#, D. Choi, U. Han, T. H. Park, H. Lee, J. Park, J. Hong “Multilayer Nanofilms via Inkjet Printing for Stabilizing Growth Factor and Designing Desired Cell Developments", Advanced Healthcare Materials, 6, 14, 1700216, Front Cover (2017/04/24). (IF: 9.6)

  18. M. Choi#, D. Choi#, U. Han#, J. Hong “Inkjet-based multilayered growth factor-releasing nanofilms for enhancing proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 50, 36-40 (2017/06/25). (IF: 6.0)

  19. M. Choi#, X. Lin#, J. Park, D. Choi, J. Heo, M. Chang, C. Lee, J. Hong “Superhydrophilic Coatings with Intricate Nanostructure Based on Biotic Materials for Antifogging and Antibiofouling Applications", Chemical Engineering Journal, 309, 463-470 (2017/02/01). (IF: 13.2)

  20. M. Choi#, K. Kim, J. Heo, H. Jeong, S. Y. Kim, J. Hong “Multilayered Graphene Nano-Film for Controlled Protein Delivery by Desired Electro-Stimuli”, Scientific Reports, 5, 17631 (2015/12/01). (IF: 3.9)

  21. M. Choi#, J. Chung, Y. Cho, B. Hong, J. Hong “Nano-film modification of collagen hydrogels for controlled growth factor release”, Chemical Engineering Science, 137, 626 (2015/12/01). (IF: 4.3)

(Co-author)

  1. Y. Kaiser, C. S. Garris, E. Marinari, H. Kim, J. Oh, E. A. Halabi, M. Choi, R. Kohler, D. Migliorini, R. Weissleder*, “Targeting immunosuppressive myeloid cells via implant-mediated slow release of small-molecules to prevent glioblastoma recurrence” Nature Biomedical Engineering, 1-14 (2025/10/22)  (IF: 26.7)

  2. D Heo, J Hur, H Cho, K Cha, J Choi, M. Choi, J Hong*, S Kim*, and S Lee*, “Nano‐Oil‐Barrier‐Based Fluttering Triboelectric Nanogenerator” Advanced Science, 12, 30, e02278 (2025/08/14) (IF: 14.1)

  3. J. Kim†, W. Choi†, H. Park, S. Jo, K. Park, H. Cho, Y. Oh, M. Choi, B. Choi, D. -Y. Ryu, W. -G. Koh, S. Woo, S. Choi, T. Kwak, H. Kimm*, and J. Hong* “Tunable Mechanical Properties in Biodegradable Cellulosic Bioplastics Achieved via Ring-Opening Polymerization” ACS Nano, 19, 12, 11961-11972 (2025/03/21) (IF: 16.1)

  4. H. Jeong, J. Heo, M. Choi, J. Hong, “Copper Nanoparticle Decorated Multilayer Nanocoatings for Controlled Nitric Oxide Release and Antimicrobial Performance with Biosafety” Biomacromolecules, 26, 4, 2421-2432 (2025/03/31) (IF: 5.4)

  5. JJ. Kim, JS. Hong, H. Kim, M. Choi, U. Winter, H. Lee, and H. Im “CRISPR/Cas13a-assisted amplification-free miRNA biosensor via dark-field imaging and magnetic gold nanoparticles” Sensors & Diagnostics, 3, 1310-1318 (2024/07/11)  (IF: 4.1)

  6. D. Choi, T.G. Kang, T. Kim, C.W. Moon, M. Choi, D.H. Kim, T. Kim, Y. Oh, S. Jung, Y. Lee, S. Lee, J. Hong, S. Ha “Immortalized nanodendritic cells decorated with immune-checkpoint inhibitors for personalized cancer immunotherapy” Nano Today, 56, 102237 (2024/06/01) (IF: 10.9) (13)

  7. S. Park, M. Lee, S. Jung, H. Lee, B. Choi, M. Choi, J.M. Lee, K. H. Yoo, D. Han, S.T. Lee, W.G. Koh, G. Bang, H. Hwang, S. Lee*, and J. Hong* “Rice grains integrated with animal cells: A shortcut to a sustainable food system” Matter, 7, 3, 6 1292-1313 (2024/02/14) (IF: 17.5)

  8. S. Woo†, J. Kim†, T. Kim†, M. Choi, S. Jung, S. Kang* and J. Hong* "Highly CO2-selective membranes composed of quaternary ammonium functionalized silica nanoparticles" Energy & Fuels, 38, 2, 1288–1295 (2024/01/04)  (IF: 5.3)

  9. Y. Oh, K. Park, S. Jung, M. Choi, T. Kim, Y. Lee, J. Choi, Y. Kim*, S. Jung*, and J. Hong* “Inhalable Nitric Oxide Delivery Systems for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment” Small, 2308936 (2023/12/06). (IF: 12.1)

  10. W. Choi, U. Mangal, J. Park, J. Kim, T. Jun, J. Jung, M. Choi, S. Jung, M. Lee, J. Na, D. Ryu, J. Kim, J. Kwon, W. Koh, S. Lee, P. Hwang, K. Lee, U. Jung, J. Cha*, S. Choi*, and J. Hong* “Occlusive Membranes for Guided Regeneration of Inflamed Tissue Defects” Nature Communications, 14, 7687 (2023/11/24). (IF: 15.7)

  11. D. Heo, J.-h. Son, H. Yong, J. Hur, S. Kim, M. Choi, J. Hong*, S. Lee* “Synergistic effect of unidirectional charge accumulation and electrostatic discharge: Simplified design approach for dramatic output enhancement of triboelectric nanogenerator” Nano energy, 116, 108793 (2023/11/01). (IF: 17.1)

  12. Y. Kim, M. Choi, K. Cho, W. Choi, S. Cho, H. Jung, Y. Jin, M.-K. Kim, S Lee* and J. Hong* “Self-assembled Hydrophobic Out-Coating of the Surface of Porous Adsorbents for Moisture Resistance and Warfare-Agent Protection” Chemical Engineering Journal, 474, 15, 145679 (2023/10/15). (IF: 13.2)

  13. J.-h Son†, K. Cha†, S.-H Chung, D. Heo, S, Kim, M. Choi, I. Park, J. Hong*, S. Lee “Recycled, contaminated, crumpled aluminum foil-driven triboelectric nanogenerator” Advanced Science, 10, 28, 2301609 (2023/08/06). (IF: 14.1)

  14. J.-h Son, D. Heo, H. Yong, J. Hur, M. Song, M. Choi, H. Jung, M.-K Kim*, J. Hong*, S. Lee* "Enhancing the peak/RMS current output performance of a triboelectric nanogenerator by unidirectional charge-supplying flutter" Nano energy, 113, 108521 (2023/08). (IF: 17.1)

  15. S.-H Chung, J.-h Son, K. Cha, M. Choi, H. Jung, M.-K Kim*, J. Hong*, and S. Lee* "Boosting power output of fluttering triboelectric nanogenerator based on charge excitation through multi-utilization of wind" Nano Energy, 111, 108389 (2023/06/15). (IF: 17.1)

  16. S. Jung, S. Woo, D. Heo, S. Park, S. Cho, M. Choi, Y. Cho, S. Lee and J. Hong “Droplet-based energy harvesting superhydrophobic membrane with bacterial sensing ability for continuous monitoring”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 457, 141066 (2023/02/01). (IF: 13.2)

  17. J. Tanuma, M. Choi, H. Jeong, S. Park, C. Sutthiwanjampa, H. Park* and J. Hong*, "Generation of zinc ion-rich surface via in situ growth of ZIF-8 particle: Microorganism immobilization onto fabric surface for prohibit hospital-acquired infection", Chemical Engineering Journal, 446, 1, 137054 (2022/10/15) (IF: 13.2)

  18. Y. Kim, M. Choi, J. Heo, S. Jung, D. Ka, H. Jung, S. Lee*, Y. Jin* and J. Hong*, "Effect of Surface Charge Density of Graphene Oxide on Chemical Warfare Agent Simulants Blocking", Applied Surface Science, 579, 152225 (2022/03/30) (IF: 6.9)

  19. W. Choi, D. Heo, T. Kim, S. Jung, M. Choi, J. Heo, J.–S. Kwon, B.–S. Kim, W. Lee, W.–G. Koh, J. H. Cho, S. Lee*, and J. Hong*, “Stress Dissipation Encoded Silk Fibroin Electrode for the Athlete-beneficial Silk Bioelectronics”, Advanced Science, 9, 8, 2105420 (2022/01/09) (IF: 14.1)

  20. S. Park, H. Jeong, J. Moon, E. Jang, S. Jung, M. Choi, W. Choi, K. Park, H. Ahn and J. Hong*, "Polysilsesquioxane with potent resistance to intraoral stress: Functional coating material for the advanced dental materials", Applied Surface Science, 578, 152085 (2022/03/15). (IF: 6.9)

  21. Y. Kim, M. Choi, J. Heo, S. Jung, D. Ka, H. Lee, S. Kang, H. Jung, S. Lee, Y. Jin and J. Hong*, "Blocking Chemical Warfare Agent Simulants by Graphene Oxide/Polymer Multilayer Membrane Based on Hydrogen Bonding and Size Sieving Effect" Journal of Hazardous Materials, 427, 127884 (2022/04/05). (IF: 11.3)

  22. S. Park, S. Jung, M. Choi, M. Lee, B. Choi, W. Koh, S. Lee*, and J. Hong*, "Gelatin MAGIC powder as nutrient-delivering 3D spacer for growing cell sheets into cost-effective cultured meat" Biomaterials, 278, 121155 (2021/11/01). (IF: 12.9)

  23. J. Tanum, H. Jeong, M. Choi, D. Choi, K. Park, J. Hong*, "Zinc Imidazolate Framework-8 as a Promising Nitric Oxide Carrier" Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 91, 355 (2020/11/25). (IF: 6.0)

  24. Y. June, KI Jung, M. Choi, TH Lee, S. Noh*, H. Jung*, “Effect of Urethane Crosslinking by Blocked Isocyanates with Pyrazole-Based Blocking Agents on Rheological and Mechanical Performance of Clearcoats” Coatings, 10, 961 (2020/10/07). (IF: 2.8)

  25. Y. Song, TH Lee, K. Lee, M. Choi, J. Kim, S. Lee, S. Noh, Y. Park* “Coating that self-reports cracking and healing using microcapsules loaded with a single AIE fluorophore” Applied Surface Science, 511, 145556 (2020/05/01). (IF: 6.9)

  26. J. Heo, M. Choi, D. Choi, H. Jeong, H. Kim, H. Jeon, S. W. Kang*, J. Hong* "Spray-assisted layer-by-layer self-assembly of tertiary-amine-stabilized gold nanoparticles and graphene oxide for efficient CO2 capture" Journal of Membrane Science, 601, 117905 (2020/03/01). (IF: 9.0)

  27. J. Tanum, H. Jeong, J. Heo, M. Choi, K. Park, J. Hong* "Assembly of graphene oxide multilayer film for stable and sustained release of nitric oxide gas" Applied Surface Science, 486, 452-459 (2019/08/30). (IF: 6.9)

  28. X. Lin, J. Heo, M. Choi, J. Hong* "Simply realizing durable dual Janus superwettable membranes integrating underwater low-oil-adhesive with super-water-repellent surfaces for controlled oil–water permeation" Journal of Membrane Science, 580, 248-255 (2019/06/15). (IF: 9.0)

  29. J. Heo, M. Choi, J. Hong* "Facile Surface Modification of Polyethylene Film via Spray-Assisted Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly of Graphene Oxide for Oxygen Barrier Properties" Scientific Reports, 9, 2754 (2019/02/26). (ISSN: 2045-2322) (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39285-0) (IF: 3.9)

  30. J. Hwang, D. Choi, M. Choi, Y. Seo, J. son, J. Hong*, J. Choi* "Synthesis and Characterization of Functional Nanofilm-Coated Live Immune Cells", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10, 17685-17692 (2018/05/09). (IF: 8.2)

  31. U. Han, M. Choi, J. Hong “Immobilization of basic fibroblast growth factor on heparin/EDC-methiodide nano-aggregates to maintain its continuous signaling”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 53, 404-410 (2017/09/25). (IF: 6.0)

  32. X. Lin, M. Choi, J. Heo, H. Jeong, S. Park, J. Hong “Cobweb-Inspired Superhydrophobic Multi-Scaled Gating Membrane Embedded Network Structure for Robust Water-in-Oil Emulsion Separation", ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5, 3448-3455 (2017/04/03). (IF: 7.3)

  33. J. Heo, M. Choi, J. Chang, D. Ji, S. W. Kang, J. Hong “Highly Permeable Graphene Oxide/Polyelectrolytes Hybrid Thin Films for Enhanced CO2/N2 Separaton Performance", Scientific Reports, 7, 456 (2017/03/28). (IF: 3.9)

  34. X. Lin, J. Heo, H. Jeong, M. Choi, M. Chang, J. Hong “Robust SuperhydrophobicCarbon Nanofiber Network Inlay-Gated Mesh for Water-in-Oil Emulsion Separation with High Flux", Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4, 17970-17980 (2016/10/06). (IF: 9.5)

  35. J. Hwang, M. Hwang, M. Choi, Y. Seo, Y. Jo, J. Son, J. Hong, J. Choi “Sensitive detection of copper ions via ion-responsive fluorescence quencing of engineered porous silicon nanoparticles", Scientific Reports, 6, 35565 (2016/10/18). (IF: 3.9)

  36. M. Yang, D. Choi, M. Choi, J. Hong “Nanoporous Multilayer Films for Controlled Antigen Protein Release”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 33, 221-225 (2016/01/25). (IF: 6.0)

  37. S. Hwangbo, J. Heo, X. Lin, M. Choi, J. Hong “Transparent superwetting nanofilms with enhanced durability at model physiological condition”, Scientific Reports, 6, 19178 (2016/01/14). (IF: 3.9)

  38. J. Choi, N. Kim, J. Oh, H. Song, M. Choi, J. Hong, F.S. Kim* “Influence of electron-donating and accepting functionalization of fullerene-based photosensitizers on the charge-generation efficiency of polymer composites” Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 67, 1998-2002 (2015/12). (IF: 0.9)

Domestic Patents

  1. J. Hong, W. Choi, and M. Choi “Silk Fibroin Composite Materials with Increased Content of Beta-sheet and Method for Preparing the Same” United States, US2023/0285638A1 (2023)

  2. J. Hong, S. Jung, M. Choi and W. Choi “Anti-bio functional facial mask” Korea, 10-2022-0033169 (2022)

  3. J. Hong, H. Lee and M. Choi “Nano thin film with multilayer prepared by Ink jet printing, and use thereof” Korea, 10-2016-0109281 (2016).

  4. J. Hong and M. Choi “Method for preparing nano thin film with multilayer by using Inkjet printing” Korea, 10-2015-0044023 (2015).

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 Awards and honors      

  1. The Best Presentation Award - The Polymer Society of Korea (2021)

  2. The Award for Excellence in Graduate Study - Chung-Ang University (2018)

  3. K-Medi Project – Korea Health Industry Development Institute (2022.09~2024.02)

  4. Sejong Science Fellowship - National Research Foundation of Korea (2023.09~2025.08),

International presentation

  1. Pittcon conference and Exposition, Boston, USA (2025)

  2. New Horizons in Layer-by-Layer Assemblies: Principles and Applications, Seoul, Korea (2017)

  3. American Chemistry Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, USA (2015)

Yonsei University, Department of chemical and biomolecular engineering,

Yonsei ro 50, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul 03722 

E-mail: jkhong.yonsei@gmail.com 

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