Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Biology at Duke Kunshan University
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2022 - Present
DKU Faculty
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Interdisciplinary Studies at DKU Unit at Duke University
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2025 - Present
Interdisciplinary Studies at DKU Unit,
DKU Faculty
Recent Publications
Exploring the <i>Panax ginseng</i> Meyer soil metagenome to uncover antagonistic bacteria against ginseng root rot disease.
Journal Article Journal of ginseng research · November 2025 BackgroundGinseng, renowned for its health benefits, is often cultivated with pesticides, which contradicts its health-enhancing properties. To address this, we identified Bacillus velezensis ARRI17 through a 5-year monitoring of ginseng yi ... Full text CiteFlagellin sensing, signaling, and immune responses in plants.
Journal Article Plant communications · July 2025 The flagellin-sensing mechanism is one of the most extensively studied topics in plant defense systems. This widespread interest arises from the ability of flagellin to trigger robust and extensive responses, establishing it as a cornerstone for research i ... Full text CiteGenome report of Peribacillus simplex strain IMGN9 isolated from soil.
Journal Article Microbiology resource announcements · January 2025 Here, we report the draft genome sequence of Peribacillus simplex IMGN9, a bacterium renowned for its biocontrol activity, plant-growth-promoting properties, and bioremediation potential. This study aims at the potential utilization of the bacterium ... Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Yonsei University (South Korea) ·
2010
Ph.D.