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1992 …2024

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Education

(1985) B.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
(1988) M.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
(1994) Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Professional Experience

(1997~present) Professor, Inha University, Incheon
(2021) President, The Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
(2019~2022) President, Asia-Pacific Society for Applied Phycology
(2009~2019) PI, Marine Bioenergy Research Center

Research Interests

Microalgal Biotechnology, Systems BIology & Multi-Omics, Photobioreactor Engineering,
Bioenergy & Biorefinery, CO2 Sequestration & Phosphate Upcycling

Major Research Achievements

Development of genetically engineered microalgae as green cell factory: (i) Development of Bio-fertilizer using microalgae with excess luxury phosphate uptake (ii) Development of green fuel cell factory based on microalgae (to produce FAME as biofuels)
Large-scale production of valuable metabolites in microalgae: (i) Development of Large-scale production Technology for zeaxanthin for AMD therapeutics from microalgae (ii) Mass cultivation of marine microalgae and process Development of biodiesel production
Genome-scale metabolic Engineering: (i) Characterization of metabolic pathways in marine microalgae through in silico modela (ii) Analysis of highly fluid lipid biosynthesis by GTPMR-association of polar microalgal in silico model and Development of methodology for its Application

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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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

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