UN Sustainability Goals
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Good Health And Well-Being
- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Areas of Impact
- Quantum Science & Technologies
- Engineering Health
Global Challenge: How can scientific and technological breakthroughs be accelerated to improve the human condition?
Bio:
Ryan is a BS student at NYU Tandon, pursuing a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Originally from Palisades Park, New Jersey and South Korea, he also spent time studying at an international high school in Malaysia, shaping his global outlook and curiosity about cross-cultural problem-solving.
At NYU, Ryan is a researcher in the Dr Sahu’s Hybrid Nano-materials Lab, where he focuses on the development of quantum dot semiconductor devices, exploring how nanomaterials can enable the next generation of optoelectronics. He is also an active member of AIChE, engaging with peers in the chemical engineering community.
Ryan is particularly interested in the intersection of science, technology, and business, and hopes to bridge technical innovation with practical, scalable impact. His passion for entrepreneurship stems from past leadership experiences, including founding and leading student organizations in high school.
Outside the lab and classroom, Ryan enjoys running, playing golf, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Through GLASS, he’s looking forward to collaborating with students from different backgrounds and exploring how global perspectives can shape more effective solutions to real-world problems.