Excellence in Research Award - SNU Awards - About SNU

Jeong Choongwon/Associate Professor, College of Natural Sciences Dept. of Biological Sciences

Professor Jeong is a leading figure in human and population genetics in Korea, specializing in ancient genome research. He has uncovered the biological origins and histories of various ethnic groups, including groundbreaking research in 2020 that traced the origins of the Xiongnu, the first empire of the Eurasian steppe. His work encompasses the evolutionary histories of multiple Eurasian populations and biological species, with over 50 papers published in SCI-grade journals.

Jeong Hangkyun/Professor, College of Humanities Dept. of German Language and Literature

Professor Jeong has made significant contributions to the field of modern German literature, particularly through his publications on Yoko Tawada and Kafka. His interdisciplinary research delves into themes such as memory, repetition, violence, and animals, expanding the academic horizons of German Studies. Recognized for his scholarly achievements, five of his books have been selected as Sejong Outstanding Books and Outstanding Books of the National Academy of Sciences. He has also published extensively in leading German journals, fostering international academic exchange.

Kim Byung-Soo/Professor, College of Engineering Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Professor Kim has significantly contributed to regenerative bioengineering in Korea. He has developed nanoparticles capable of modulating immune responses for the treatment of intractable diseases, publishing over 340 SCI-grade journal articles that highlight his impactful research in the field.

Ko Kilkon/Professor, Graduate School of Public Administration Dept. of Public Administration

Professor Ko has played a pivotal role in evidence-based public administration research, leveraging diverse quantitative methodologies to analyze public data. By reinterpreting administrative quantitative methods through the lens of causal philosophy, he has expanded the field's methodological horizons. To date, he has authored over 100 research papers and 14 academic books.

Ko Seung Hwan/Professor, College of Engineering Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

Professor Ko has advanced classical mechanical engineering by integrating it with cutting-edge nanoscience. He has pioneered fields such as "active mechanical property control" and "mechanically intelligent nanostructures," conducting innovative research on hierarchical nanostructures and highly stretchable mechanical percolation networks.

Oh Dong-Chan/Professor, College of Pharmacy Dept. of Manufacturing Pharmacy

Professor Oh has made pioneering contributions to natural product chemistry, developing a logical discovery platform based on biosynthetic genes and the spectroscopic characteristics of natural compounds in 2023. He has published over 200 SCI-grade journal articles and transferred technologies for new drug leads, including anti-Alzheimer’s and anticancer agents.

Park Chang Min/Professor, College of Medicine Dept. of Radiology

Professor Park has contributed to the advancement of radiology in Korea, developing AI-assisted chest X-ray diagnostic systems and establishing clinical validation methods for implementation in medical practice. He has also set new standards for imaging diagnosis and staging of lung cancer, developed cone-beam CT-guided lung biopsy techniques, and conducted pioneering research in radiomics, publishing over 250 SCI-grade papers.

Ryu Youngryel/Professor, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Dept. of Landscape Architecture and Rural System Engineering

Professor Ryu has made groundbreaking advancements in the field of biometeorology, focusing on interactions between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. His remote sensing studies, ranging from leaf-level to global scales, have enabled the detection of photosynthesis and evapotranspiration. His photosynthesis algorithm has been adopted as an official algorithm by NASA satellites. With over 110 publications in international journals, he is recognized as one of the top 1% of researchers worldwide, as evidenced by his inclusion in Clarivate Analytics' Highly Cited Researchers list.

Seo Myung Hwan/Professor, College of Social Sciences Dept. of Economics

Professor Seo has made notable academic contributions to econometrics, establishing theoretical foundations for nonlinear econometric models and structural transformations. His work bridges traditional econometric models and machine learning techniques, culminating in numerous publications in top-tier journals in economics and statistics.

Yim Jae-Joon/Professor, College of Medicine Dept. of Internal Medicine

Professor Yim has dedicated over 20 years to tuberculosis research, achieving significant breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. In 2005, he was the first clinical medical researcher in Korea to publish in the Journal of the American Medical Association, validating a novel tuberculosis infection diagnostic method. In 2022, he developed a groundbreaking nine-month treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, published in The Lancet. To date, he has authored over 300 research papers.