معرفی
Sang Wook Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Auburn University’s College of Agriculture. His research focuses on plant stress responses, particularly mechanisms underlying resistance to parasitic nematodes, drought tolerance, and oxidative stress. He investigates signaling pathways involving molecules like OPDA (12-oxo-phytodienoic acid), RD29 genes, and cyclophilins to understand how plants balance growth and defense under environmental stress.
Key research interests include plant-microbe interactions, the role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in stress mitigation, and the molecular basis of systemic acquired resistance. His work bridges biochemical, genetic, and genomic approaches to uncover adaptive strategies in plants.
Notable research themes from recent publications include the regulatory roles of Cyclophilin 20-3 in root hair development and stress signaling, the interplay between OPDA and photosynthetic processes, and the chemotactic behavior of parasitic nematodes toward host roots. His findings contribute to improving crop resilience through targeted genetic and microbial interventions.
Dr. Park’s lab is located in the Rouse Life Science Building on Auburn University’s campus. His email is sww0011@auburn.edu.
