KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & TechnologySouth Korea
Woojung Shin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST's College of Engineering, leading the Host-Microbiome Engineering (HoME) Lab. Her research focuses on human-microbiome interactions through engineering approaches, specializing in organ-on-a-chip and synthetic biology techniques to develop microbiome-based diagnostics and therapeutics. The HoME Lab actively investigates host-microbiome crosstalk to create novel therapeutic interventions. Dr. Shin holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Her laboratory is physically located at KAIST's CMS Building (Room 1109), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (34141). Contact: woojungshin@kaist.ac.kr | Tel: +82-42-350-4349
Professor Joohoon Kim is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Kyung Hee University's College of Sciences in Seoul, Korea. With expertise in analytical chemistry and nanomaterials, he leads a research group focused on developing advanced electrochemical sensors and nanotechnology applications for chemical detection and biosensing. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, TX, 2007 M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, 2000 B.A. in Management, Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea, 2003 B.S. in Chemistry Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, 1998 Professor Kim's research spans analytical chemistry, nanomaterials, and electrochemistry with emphasis on dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles, electrochemiluminescence, and surface modification techniques. His work has made significant contributions to electrochemical biosensors, DNA analysis platforms, and nanomaterial-based detection systems. The laboratory develops innovative approaches for chemical and biological sensing with applications in environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics. His publication record shows consistent innovation in graphene-based materials, dendrimer-nanoparticle composites, and electrochemiluminescence applications. The research demonstrates sophisticated surface modification techniques for enhanced electrochemical detection, particularly focusing on ITO electrodes modified with various nanomaterials for improved sensor performance while maintaining optical transparency. Professor Kim has received numerous prestigious awards: Korean Chemical Society - Division of Analytical Chemistry Chemistry Award for Young Analytical Chemist (2013) Korean Chemical Society - Division of Analytical Chemistry Distinguished Service Award (2011) American Chemical Society - Division of Analytical Chemistry Graduate Fellowship (2007) Membership Award in AAAS Program from Science Magazine (2006) LabAutomation Travel Award (2006) Professor Kim has mentored numerous graduate students through their Master's and PhD programs, with several successful graduates working at prominent Korean institutions including Samsung, LG, and SK. His research has been supported by various grants, including funding from the National Research Foundation of Korea as indicated by references to '한국연구재단 기초연구실' in his laboratory announcements. His laboratory at Kyung Hee University maintains active research in nanomaterial synthesis, electrochemical sensor development, and surface modification techniques, with facilities in Room 803 of the Space21 Science Building. The lab maintains collaborations with researchers both domestically and internationally, contributing to the advancement of analytical chemistry and nanotechnology applications.
