Graduate StudentSeungmi Stella Kim
Joined the lab2025.06–present
Current courseM.S.–Ph.D. Course
Education
2026.03–presentM.S.–Ph.D. Integrated CourseGraduate School, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Chonnam National University
2021.03–2026.02B.S. in Systems BiotechnologySchool of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Chonnam National University
Research Interest
Monooxygenase Mechanisms and Engineering- Investigate oxygen activation, substrate recognition, regioselectivity, and cofactor use in monooxygenase catalysis.
- Engineer catalytic efficiency and selectivity for precise oxyfunctionalization reactions.
Plastic-Degrading Enzymes- Identify oxidative enzymes that activate resistant carbon backbones and improve access to oxidized polypropylene chains.
- Engineer enzyme activity and stability for PP depolymerization and downstream biological conversion.
High-Value Products from C1 Compounds- Construct enzyme cascades and microbial pathways that convert C1 intermediates into high-value chemicals.
- Coordinate carbon flux, redox balance, and toxicity management across methanol-, formaldehyde-, and formate-utilizing routes.
Publications
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