Minjae Kimمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Minjae Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky's Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, focusing on interdisciplinary biotechnological solutions for environmental and human health. His research integrates -omics, molecular biology, and engineering techniques to address critical microbial systems. Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2019) M.S., Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (2012) B.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University (2010) Kim’s research spans environmental bioremediation, antibiotic resistance tracking, sanitation engineering impacts on gut microbiomes, and carbon sequestration in soils. His work addresses microbial risks in floodwater and crude oil spills, emphasizing climate change mitigation and public health. His recent publications highlight trends in metagenomic analysis of soil and aquatic microbial communities, biodegradation mechanisms, and environmental health impacts. Articles cover topics such as mercury methylation, antibiotic resistance genes, and tropical soil carbon dynamics. ORISE Fellow, National Center for Toxicological Research, U.S. FDA