[ Education ]

• Ph.D., Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia, USA 

• M.S., Crop Science, Korea University, Republic of Korea

• B.S., in Food Resources, Korea University, Republic of Korea

[ Professional Experience ]

• Vice President, Korean Society of Crop Science: 2024 - Present

• Director, Agricultural Science Research Institute, Chungnam National University: 2023 - Present

• Professor, Chungnam National University, Sept. 2021–Present

• Associate Professor, Chungnam National University: Sept. 2015 - Aug. 2021

• Assistant Research Scientist,  University of Georgia, Jul. 2014–Aug. 2015 

• Research Professional,  University of Georgia, Jun. 2010–Jun. 2014 

• Postdoctoral Research Associate,  University of Georgia, Aug. 2008–May 2010 

• Graduate Research Assistant,  University of Georgia, Aug. 2003–Aug. 2008 

• Researcher, Korea Turfgrass Research Institute (KTRI), Jan. 2000–Jun. 2003

• Researcher, Korea University, Mar. 1997–Nov. 1999

[ Awards ]

• 농림축산식품부 장관 표창 (2024)

• 동오 농업과학기술인상(연구부문 우수연구자) (2024)