Sungjun An

Grad Student Tech

Hometown and state:

South Korea

Advisor:

Dr. Paulo H. Verardi

Sungjun An is a Ph.D. student in Dr. Paulo H. Verardi’s laboratory, where his research focuses on developing inducible Vaccinia Virus-vectored vaccines against Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus (SFTSV) and Heartland Virus (HRTV). He is actively constructing vaccine candidates, investigating their immunogenicity, establishing relevant animal models, and evaluating vaccine efficacy. Sungjun’s research aims to advance public health and mitigate the risks of vector-borne viral disease transmitted by arthropods. Outside of his academic and laboratory commitments, Sungjun enjoys playing tennis.

Education:

BS in Biological Science, SungKyunKwan University, South Korea, 2016

BS in Computer Engineering, SungKyunKwan University, South Korea, 2016

MS in Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute in Technology, 2021