2025
Prof. Koo presented the research on automated analysis of flow cytometry results in the TANDEM 2025 Annual Meeting (Hawaii, USA). The research was done in collaboration with Catholic University of Korea.
Prof. Koo presented the research on automated analysis of flow cytometry results in the TANDEM 2025 Annual Meeting (Hawaii, USA). The research was done in collaboration with Catholic University of Korea.
Subin Cho and Yeonwoo Son joined the lab as undergraduate research assistants.
Goeun Choi defended her MS thesis successfully.
Subin Cho and Shinyoung Park participated in the university's innovative research program with ImpriMedKorea, Inc.
Seongone Kim (alumni) started to attend Princeton University as a PhD candidate.
Nahee Ko, Sujin Namgoong, and Haeryung Lee presented their work in the annual meeting of Korean Society of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (Jeju Island).
Goeun Choi presented her work in the annual meeting of Korean Institute of Chemical Engineering (Jeju Island).
Hyangmi Kim, Sujeong Kim, Seongjun Park, Sunmin Yoon and Jihyeon Kang joined the lab as undergraduate RAs!
Nahee Ko, Sujin Namgoong, and Haeryung Lee joined the lab as a prospective graduate research assistant!
The manuscript titled "Cell-free protein synthesis of metalloproteins" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Cell-free Metabolic Engineering!
The manuscript titled "Prognostic value of European Leukemia Net 2022 criteria and genomic clusters using machine learning in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia" (Prof. Koo is a co-author) was accepted to Haematologica!
The manuscript titled "ML-based sequential analysis to assist selection between VMP and RD for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma" (Prof. Koo is the co-corresponding author) was accepted to npj Precision Oncology!
Nahee Ko, Sujin Namgoong, Inha Yoo, and Kyurim Kim joined the lab as undergraduate RAs!
Goeun Choi joined the lab as a prospective graduate research assistant!
December
The paper titled "Investigating the performance of machine learning methods in predicting functional properties of the hydrogenase variants" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering!
July
The paper titled "Recent advances in utilization of ferredoxins for biosynthesis of valuable compounds" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology!
Yujin Moon joined the lab as an undergraduate RA!
May
Edward Song joined the lab as a RA!
April
Gunjae Lee and Seyeon Sung joined the lab as undergraduate RAs!
Seongone Kim (former undergraduate RA) got admitted to the MS program of several prestigeous institutions including Carnegie Mellon University!
March
The paper titled "Optimization of the wood pellet supply during the continued increase of the renewable energy's proportion in the energy portfolio" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering!
January
Prof. Koo helped ImpriMedKorea, Inc. in providing the internship program to two undergraduate students (Doheyon and Gunno) over the winter.
December
Yeeun successfully defended her M.S. thesis (title: Synthesis and characterization of Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 ferredoxin variants)!
November
The paper titled "Predicting dynamic clinical outcomes of the chemotherapy for canine lymphoma patients using a machine learning model" (Prof. Koo is the first author) was accepted to Veterinary Sciences!
August
The team led by Prof. Koo won the medical data analysis and model development division of the National Artificial Intelligence Contest 2021 (held by the Ministry of Science and ICT)!
July
Prof. Koo was mentioned in the news article by Maeil Economics! (https://www.mk.co.kr/news/it/view/2021/07/676822/)
June
The paper titled "Cost and robustness analysis of the Korean government's renewable energy plan under varying scenarios" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering!
April
Yeeun won the best oral presentation award given to top five graduate students during the Spring Meeting of the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering!
March
Our group won the Research Facility and Equipment Support Program that enables venture companies to utilize devices and facilities we possess under subsidized fees.
February
The paper titled "Investigation of the ferredoxin's influence on the anaerobic and aerobic, enzymatic H2 production" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology!
Suyeon and Minyoung joined the lab as undergraduate research interns!
December
Our group won the RnD Innovation Support Program that provides computing power (5th Super Computer by KISTI)!
November
Prof. Koo was invited as a panel for the discussion within the event titled as "The Future of the Bioeconomy" held by the Ministry of Science! (https://bioforum.kr)
Our group was admitted to the Biodata Engineer Training program funded by the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering!
October
The paper titled "Predicting likelihood of in vivo chemotherapy response in canine lymphoma using ex vivo drug sensitivity and immunophenotyping data in a machine learning model" (Prof. Koo is the coauthor) was accepted to Veterinary and Comparative Oncology!
September
The research project titled "Development of the platform technology for applying precision medicine to cancer patients " was funded by the Seoul Business Administration!
Nayoung joined the lab as the undergraduate research intern!
August
Prof. Koo was mentioned in the news article by Maeil Economics covering ImpriMedKorea: https://mirakle.mk.co.kr/view.php?sc=51800015&year=2020&no=862699
The Biotech team had attended a seminar in Vexco, Busan; Eunji presented her work on the synthesis of mutagenesis.
July
Eunji joined the lab as the summer research intern!
May
The paper titled "Cell-free systems: Recent advances and future prospects" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering!
April
Suah, Minyoung, Iaan, and Hye Lynn joined the lab as undergraduate research assistants!
March
Yeun joined the lab as the first graduate research assistant!
January
The paper titled "Enhanced aerobic H2 production by engineering an [FeFe] hydrogenase from Clostridum pasteurianum" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to International Journal of Hydrogen Energy!
The paper titled "Optimal design of the distributed H2 production system with cost and safety considerations" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to International Journal of Hydrogen Energy!
Minho joined the lab as undergraduate research assistant!
December
Professor Koo helped ImpriMedKorea, Inc. in providing the internship program to four undergraduate students (Hyunsoo, Sunhyuk, Eunji, Jaegun) over the winter.
November
Prof. Koo was mentioned in the news article by Maeil Economics covering ImpriMed, Inc: https://www.mk.co.kr/news/society/view/2019/11/915642/
September
Professor Ko helped ImpriMedKorea, Inc. in providing the internship program to five undergraduate students (Kiwook, Sangsoo, Jiwoo, Euijeong, Sumin) over the fall.
Professor Koo was mentioned in the news article by SBS covering ImpriMed, Inc: https://cnbc.sbs.co.kr/article/10000956318?division=NAVER!
August
The paper titled "O2 sensitivity and H2 production activity of hydrogenases - A review" (Prof. Koo is the corresponding author) was accepted to Biotechnology & Bioengineering journal!
July
Professor Koo attended and made an oral presentation at Water, Waste, and Energy Management conference in Paris, France!
The paper titled "Mimicking the Human Physiology with Microphysiological Systems (MPS)" (Prof. Koo is the 2nd author) was accepted to Biochip journal!
Professor Koo was mentioned in the article (https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201906281724375436) by Hangook Ilbo describing ImpriMed, Inc.
June
Minji, Subin, Yoonji, yooseok, and Nahyun joined the lab as summer interns.
Professor Koo helped ImpriMedKorea, Inc. in providing the internship program to five undergraduate students (Yeeun, Hoonho, Seungmi, Seoyeon, Yeun) over the summer.
May
The paper titled "Optimization of an organic Rankine cycle system for an LNG-powered ship" (Prof. Koo is the 1st author) was accepted to Energies journal!
April
Jiho and Hyunjoon joined the lab as undergraduate research assistants!
March
Professor Koo's patent application from Stanford University was accepted and published!
Dongchan and Wonjun joined the lab as undergraduate research assistants!
February
The research project titled "Structure-based design of novel metalloproteins and interpretation of their electrochemical properties " was funded by the Korean National Research Foundation!
January
Yeeun and Geol joined the lab as undergraduate research assistants!
December
The research project titled "Studying oxygen tolerance of the hydrogenase enzyme at a molecular level" was funded by the Korean National Research Foundation!
Professor Koo helped ImpriMedKorea, Inc. in providing the internship program to three undergraduate students (Suna Kim, Subin Lee, and Sumin Jung) over the winter.
July
Professor Koo joined ImpriMedKorea, Inc. as the cofounding director.
June
Professor Koo was admitted to the Young Researcher Program by KIChE.
May
Professor Koo's last work from Stanford University was accepted to Metabolic Engineering!
March
Professor Koo joined Hongik University as an assistant professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering!