RESEARCH INTERESTS
Rachel has always wanted to answer questions to help people on practical level. She is excited to study the use of supramolecular polymeric hydrogels in biomedical applications.
EDUCATION
PhD, Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University - Expected 2026
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Rice University - May 2020
HONORS, AWARDS, and SCHOLARSHIPS
President’s Honor Roll, Rice University, 2017
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Department of Materials Science & Nanoengineering, Rice University, Oct 2017 – May 2020
Research Advisor: Prof. Edwin L. Thomas
Rachel worked on high-rate deformation of materials using Laser Induced Projectile Impact Test (LIPIT) to understand material strength under high-rate impact in nanorange for use in defensive material.
ABOUT
Rachel grew up under the extreme weather of South Korea, where she enjoyed various sports that you can enjoy under such weathers. She completed her undergrad at Rice University and had fattened herself, savoring exotic dishes and not moving to avoid the heat. Rachel is very excited to start her PhD at Stanford, especially given that she had to unwillingly take a year off after graduation due to Covid. She enjoys reading, running, drawing, or hanging out for drink when she is not in lab.