Mentors: Prof. Ho Min Kim, Dr. Kyun Do Kim
Keywords: AI-Based Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, Structural biology, Drug Discovery
Institution conferring the doctoral degree: KAIST
Thesis: Computational Design of Stable Interferon-lambda for Development of Prophylactics against Respiratory Viruses (PI: Prof. Ho Min Kim)
E-mail: jeongw315@kaist.ac.kr
Research Interest Description:
My research focuses on leveraging advanced AI-driven methods to predict protein structure and function with high precision, enabling the rational design of immune-modulatory proteins to combat infectious diseases. I am particularly interested in developing novel immunostimulants and antiviral lead compounds, integrating computational modeling with experimental protein engineering to accelerate therapeutic innovation. By combining artificial intelligence with next-generation protein design strategies, my work aims to establish transformative platforms for discovering effective and versatile drug candidates.