Sung-Chur Sim

Sung-Chur Sim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioindustry and Bioresource Engineering at Sejong University, specializing in plant breeding and genomics. He transitioned from Assistant Professor (2013-2017) to his current role and has held research positions at The Ohio State University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2006)
  • M.S. in Plant Pathology, Texas A&M University (2001)
  • B.S. in Crop Science, Konkuk University (1996)

Research Interests focus on plant breeding and genetics, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), genomic selection, and molecular tool development for breeding by design. His work integrates traditional and molecular approaches to enhance disease resistance and fruit quality in crops like tomato, pear, and cucumber.

Recent Publications emphasize SNP marker development, genomic selection, and QTL mapping for traits such as bacterial wilt resistance, fruit morphology, and genetic diversity. These studies span multiple crops and employ advanced genotyping platforms like Fluidigm assays.