Department of
Biomedical Engineering

Seoul National University College of Medicine

Where Medicine
Meets Engineering

Beyond the Boundaries of Medicine and Engineering, Setting the Standard for Biomedical Engineering

As Korea’s first department of biomedical engineering, the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Seoul National University College of Medicine has led interdisciplinary research spanning engineering, basic medical sciences, and clinical medicine through close collaboration with Seoul National University Hospital.

Through systematic research and interdisciplinary collaboration that extends beyond traditional academic boundaries, the Department has helped establish the academic foundation of biomedical engineering in Korea and continues to generate research achievements that shape the direction of next-generation medical technologies.

 

단과대학의 경계를 넘어선 학제간 협력과 체계적인 연구를 통해 국내 의공학의 학문적 기반을 확립하고,
차세대 의료기술의 방향을 제시하는 연구 성과를 지속적으로 창출하고 있습니다.

Engineering
Medicine at SNU

Educating Researchers Who Will Shape the Future of Healthcare

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Seoul National University College of Medicine systematically trains the next generation of graduate researchers who will lead advances in future medical technologies through an interdisciplinary, research-centered educational environment.

Through multidisciplinary collaboration and hands-on, clinically grounded research experience, the Department cultivates researchers with creativity and expertise, preparing them to become key leaders in healthcare innovation.

Research Area

Bioelectronics
Bioelectronics
  • Biosensors
  • Neural Interfaces
  • Wearable Electronics
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Biomaterials
Biomaterials
  • Drug Delivery
  • Implantable Devices
  • Regenerative Medicine
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Biomechanics
Biomechanics
  • Artificial Organs
  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Robotics
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Biomolecular Engineering
Biomolecular Engineering
  • Diagnostics
  • Molecular Therapeutics
  • Tissue Engineering
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Medical AI
Medical AI
  • Medical Imaging
  • Clinical AI
  • Digital Health
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Medical Informatics
Medical Informatics
  • Big Data
  • Healthcare Cyber Security
  • Medical Records
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Regulatory Science
Regulatory Science
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Safety Evaluation
  • Global Harmonization
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Our people

People Shaping the Future of Healthcare

 

Meet the faculty and researchers of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Seoul National University College of Medicine and explore their research areas and academic activities. Discover the researchers advancing medical technology through the integration of medicine and engineering.

Alumni

 Total Graduates   
396
Master's 
186
Doctoral 
210

Last updated: August 2026

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