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20182025

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Education

1.Ph.D. in Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea, 2020
2.B.S. in Food Science and Biotechnology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea, 2014

Professional Experience

1.Assistant Professor (Sep. 2026 – Present), Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea
2.Assistant Professor (Mar. 2024 – Feb. 2026), Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyonggi University, Suwon, South Korea
3.Research Professor (Sep. 2020 – Feb. 2024), Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests

1.Biocatalysis, Enzymatic Modification of Food Components, Enzymatic Synthesis of Functional Lipids and Fatty Acid Esters, Enzymatic Process Development, Enzyme Kinetics and Reaction Mechanisms, Food Protein Modification and 2.Functionalization, Encapsulation and Controlled Delivery Systems, Food Ingredients with Tailored Functionality

Major Research Achievements

1.Development of lipase-catalyzed processes for the synthesis of functional fatty acid esters
2.Kinetic and mechanistic analysis of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and development of efficient enzymatic processes
3.Enzymatic modification of food proteins for tailored functional properties and food applications
4.Development of encapsulation and delivery systems using functional lipids and modified food biomaterials
5.Development of food ingredients with tailored functionality for advanced food processing applications

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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