RESEARCH INTERESTS
Jerry is interested in exploring the use of biomaterials for drug delivery and immunology-related applications. He seeks to understand and tailor interactions between biomaterials and drug cargo to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
EDUCATION
PhD, Bioengineering, Stanford University - Expected 2025
BS, Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University - December 2019
HONORS, AWARDS, and SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation, 2020-2023
Tau Beta Pi, Johns Hopkins University, 2019
Alpha Eta Mu Beta, Johns Hopkins University, 2019
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2017 – 2020
Research Advisor: Prof. Hai-Quan Mao
Jerry applied a composite hydrogel composed of hyaluronic acid with embedded synthetic polymer nanofibers in various therapeutic applications, including spinal cord injury and soft tissue reconstruction. The incorporation of nanofibers not only enabled hydrogel macroporosity but results also indicated an immunomodulatory effect through macrophage polarization.
R&D Division, Ethicon Biosurgery, May 2019 – Aug 2019
Research Advisor: Dr. Yi-Ian Allen Wang
Jerry developed and characterized biomaterials for hemostatic applications during surgical procedures.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2018 – 2019
Research Advisor: Dr. Amir Mancachi & Dr. Julius Oni
With a team of seven other biomedical engineering undergraduates, Jerry worked towards designing a surgical tool to minimize limb length discrepancy in total hip arthroplasty patients.
ABOUT
Jerry grew up in the bay area, leaving briefly to complete his BS in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University to experience the beauty of seasons. Evidently it was too overwhelming, and Jerry immediately returned to pursue his PhD in Bioengineering at Stanford. Outside of lab, Jerry enjoys hiking, playing golf and videogames (same level of activity, really), and trying new recipes in the kitchen.