Professor

이택준

Taekjun LEE

[Major]

• Systematics of Echinodermata, with an emphasis on ophiuroids

• Study of marine biodiversity conservation and invasive species

[Education]

• Ph.D. in Life Science (Molecular Biology), Korea University, 2019

• M.S. in Life Science (Taxonomy), Sahmyook University, 2012

• B.S. in Life Science, Sahmyook University, 2010

[Professional Position]

• 2021–present: Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Resource Science, Sahmyook University

• 2020–2021: Research Professor, Marine Biological Resource Institute of Sahmyook University

• 2019–2020: Research Fellow, Marine Biological Resource Institute of Sahmyook University

[Honors & Awards]

• 2024 SU-GLORY Outstanding Faculty Award, recognized as the top faculty member in research grant acquisition at Sahmyook University

[External Engagements]

• 2025–present: (해양수산부) 해양보호생물 평가위원; (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea) Marine Protected Species Evaluation Committee Member 

[Additional Skills and Interests]

• Passionate about high-intensity physical activities and challenges

• SNSI Essential TEK Instructor

• SNSI Open Water Instructor

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer