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Prof. Juyoung Yoon
Prof. Juyoung Yoon is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Nano
Science at Ewha Womans University, South Korea. He is an elected Member of the Korean
Academy of Science, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and an Honorary Fellow of
the Chinese Chemical Society. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions
in bioorganic chemistry, fluorescent probe design, and nanomedicine.
His research has fundamentally advanced the development of activatable phototherapeutic
agents, molecular imaging probes, and bioresponsive sensing systems. In particular, he has
introduced innovative strategies that integrate molecular recognition with organic reaction
mechanisms to create highly selective “turn-on” fluorescent probes for the detection of
reactive oxygen species, enzymatic activities, and biologically relevant small molecules.

Prof. Yoon has also made significant contributions to cancer theranostics through the
development of activatable photosensitizers and nanoplatforms for photodynamic therapy
(PDT). His group pioneered stimulus-responsive systems that minimize off-target toxicity while
enabling highly efficient tumor-selective activation. These systems have demonstrated strong
potential in overcoming tumor hypoxia and improving therapeutic outcomes in preclinical
models.

In addition, he has contributed to the advancement of multifunctional nanomaterials for
integrated imaging and therapy. His “one-for-all” theranostic platforms combine diagnostic
imaging modalities such as fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging with therapeutic
functions, enabling real-time monitoring of treatment response.

Prof. Yoon has established extensive international collaborations across Asia, Europe,
and North America, and has played an active role in fostering scientific exchange between
Korea and China. He has served as Guest Professor and Honorary Professor at multiple
institutions and has contributed to numerous joint research initiatives in chemical biology and
nanomedicine.
Prof. Yoon has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Sim Sang-Sup Award of
the Korean Chemical Society, the Korea Ministry of Science and ICT Award for Knowledge
Innovation, the Toray Science Foundation Award, and the Kyung-Ahm Science Award. He
has been consistently listed among the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers in Chemistry.

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