Personal profile
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
(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
(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
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
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):
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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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Enzymatic quorum quenching for enhanced production of microalgae biomass in membrane-based floating photobioreactor
Park, H., Nam, J., Kim, T. S., Wee, Y., Yeon, K. M., Kim, J. & Lee, C., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 13, 5, 117382.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
토착 담수 미세조류 Micratinium sp.로부터 배양조건 최적화를 통한 미세조류 바이오매스 및 지방산 생산성 향상
Translated title of the contribution :Enhanced Production of Microalgal Biomass and Fatty Acids via Optimization of Culture Conditions from Indigenous Freshwater Green Microalga, Micratinium sp. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inhibition of Polyphosphate Degradation in Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 through Inactivation of the phoU Gene
Ryu, H. B., Kang, M. J., Choi, K. M., Yang, I. K., Hong, S. J. & Lee, C. G., Feb 2024, In: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 34, 2, p. 407-414 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations -
Improvement of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Production in Mychonastes sp. 247 by Optimizing Light Intensity and Culture Salinity Conditions
Hong, S. J., Yim, K. J., Ryu, Y. J., Lee, C. G., Jang, H. J., Jung, J. Y. & Kim, Z. H., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 33, 2, p. 260-267 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Scopus citations -
Metabolic Engineering for Redirecting Carbon to Enhance the Fatty Acid Content of Synechocystis sp. PCC6803
Yoo, D., Hong, S. J., Yun, S., Kang, M. J., Cho, B. K., Lee, H., Choi, H. K., Kim, D. M. & Lee, C. G., Apr 2023, In: Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering. 28, 2, p. 274-280 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Scopus citations