Yunsuk Koh

Yunsuk Koh is an Associate Professor and Director of the Exercise Physiology program in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. He has been a faculty member at Baylor since 2013, following his tenure as an Assistant Professor at Lamar University, TX, from 2009 to 2013.

His research investigates how exercise, nutrition, and obesity influence key biomarkers associated with inflammation, atherosclerosis, and endothelial function, particularly in circulation and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. His teaching expertise spans Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Anatomical Kinesiology, Research Methods, and Exercise Biochemistry.

Dr. Koh has been recognized with a top university merit award in 2012 for excellence in both teaching and research. He has successfully led and co-led multiple internal and external research grants, supporting an active laboratory involving undergraduate and graduate students.

• Exercise and Inflammation
• Biomarkers in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
• Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
• Blood Lipids and Lipoproteins
• Endothelial Functions

His current teaching responsibilities include HP 1420 Human Anatomy, HP 2306 Anatomical Kinesiology, HP 2420 Exercise Physiology, HP 3330 Research Method and Design in Exercise Science, HP 5330 Physiology of Exercise II: Cardiovascular Aspects, HP 5V99 Thesis, HP 6000 Doctoral Research Seminar, and HP 6V99 Dissertation.

Scientific Awards:

• Top University Merit Award (2012) for excellent teaching and research

Dr. Koh has secured several research grants as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), demonstrating sustained research productivity and funding success. He mentors multiple undergraduate and graduate students in his laboratory, contributing to student research training and academic development.

He maintains an active research laboratory within the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at Baylor University, where students engage in physiological and biochemical research related to exercise, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.