Sion Jung

Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University

Sion Jung is from Seoul, South Korea, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He was involved in multiple research projects, including work on droplet-structured polymer behavior and a biochemistry study investigating the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and brain lipid metabolism.

During his biochemistry research, he developed data processing tools and user interfaces to support biological data visualization and analysis— an experience that highlighted the powerful role of technology in advancing medical science.

After graduation, Jung worked as a process controls engineer at Tesla for two years, where he contributed to establishing the control design of a lithium refinery—applying engineering principles to complex, large-scale industrial systems critical to sustainable energy production. This experience deepened his interest in translating technical innovation into real-world impact. Outside of work, he remained committed to service by tutoring local high school students and by volunteering at a hospice, where he developed a greater understanding of the physical and emotional challenges faced by patients and caregivers.

Jung chose the EnMed program to continue building on his engineering background and apply it in a meaningful way to medicine. He believes that translating innovative ideas and research into real-world solutions is key to improving patient care and addressing public health challenges. EnMed’s unique blend of engineering and medical training offers the ideal environment for him to grow as both a physician and a problem-solver.

In his free time, Jung enjoys playing basketball and board games and spending time with friends and family.