Hong research laboratory studies and develops novel biological platforms with various applications through interdisciplinary approaches, specifically a combination of synthetic biology, cell-free biology, and biofilm engineering.
Engineering beneficial microbes for controlling deleterious biofilms
Utilizing cell-free protein synthesis platform for novel drug development
Identifying plant products for use as anti-biofilm and anti-persister agents
Biofilm-electrode system optimization
Expanding the genetic code using cell-free protein synthesis platforms