Research Interests

Dr. Je’s research interests include bioactive substances including peptides, carbohydrates, and polyphenols and functional properties of marine natural bioresources. There is a particular interest in healthcare using bioactive peptides, polysaccharides, and polyphenols to uncover molecular mechanisms in vitro and in vivo. Those materials can be used in the development of nutraceuticals and biomedical materials.

• Development of bioactive peptides with multifunctional healthcare effects  and uncover their molecular mechanisms

• Polysaccharides chemistry: Development of novel biopolymer-based bioactive materials

• Identifying mechanisms of healthcare materials from natural bioresources

• Utilization of underutilized bioresources into high value-added products

• Development of an efficient delivery system for bioactive materials