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Department Introduction

Department of Convergent Biotechnology & Advanced Materials Science
Introduction
∙Biomaterials Engineering
This course covers general understanding on the importance, commercial utilization and potentiality of biomaterials, and basic science on the physical and chemical characteristics of biomaterials.

∙Topics in Biomass New Materials
This course provides basic and applied knowledge on the various physical, chemical and biological treatments of natural biopolymers for developing new biomass materials.

∙Functional Biomaterials
This course covers basic and applied science on the functionally new materials developed by the physical, chemical and biological treatments of environmentally friendly biomaterials.

∙Topics in Cellulose Science
This course provides basic knowledge on the structure, physical and chemical properties of cellulose which is the most abundant polysaccharide on earth.

∙Topics in Plant Biopolymer Science
This course covers general understanding on the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of polysaccharides, that are a great quantity of organic sources produced by plants, for developing new functional materials.

∙Seminar I in Biomass New Materials
This course provides the newest research trends on the biomass new materials from research papers.

∙eminar II in Biomass New Materials
This course provides the newest research trends on the biomass new materials from research papers.

∙Seminar I in Biomaterials Science
This course provides the newest research trends on the structure and properties of natural polymers from research papers.

∙Seminar II in Biomaterials Science
This course provides the newest research trends on the structure and properties of natural polymers from research papers.

∙Advanced Biomaterialx Science 1
This course provides the newest research trends on the biomaterials prepared from natural polymers from research papers.

∙Advanced Biomaterials Sciences 2
This course provides the newest research trends on the biomaterials prepared from natural polymers from research papers.

∙Seminar 1 in Nano-Bio Engineering
This course provides the newest research contents and the specific experimental processes on nanobio engineering fields.

∙Seminar 2 in Nano-Bio Engineering
This course introduces the latest research on functional eco-friendly materials in the field of nanobiotechnology and teaches specific experiments on material synthesis, characterisation and nanostructuring.

∙Design and Analysis of Advanced Composite Materials 1
This course teaches the theory of functional advanced composites and introduces the applications of composites in biotechnology.

∙Design and Analysis of Advanced Composite Materials 2
This course introduces recent research trends in advanced biomass-based composites and their applications in the fields of sensors, energy and environment.

∙Advanced Nanotechnology
Functional nanostructured materials are of great interest in the medicine, biology and biotechnology. The goal of this course is to introduce concepts most important for design, fabrication and application of advanced nanomaterials based on nanoscience and material engineering. Considering the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, principles of nanoscience, polymer science, surface science, and, materials science will be integrated into the course. In particular, this subject will cover bioactive, conductive, and fluorescent nanomaterials which have been widely employed for a variety of applications.

∙Advanced Nano-Bio Materials for Biomedical Applications
This course provides the newest research trends on nanobiomaterial science for biomedical applications."

∙Seminar in Convergent Energy Materials1
This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of advanced topics in energy materials. Students will engage in discussions, presentations, and collaborative projects focused on the latest innovations and research in the field. Emphasizing convergent approaches, the course will cover cutting-edge developments in materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering that are driving the future of sustainable energy solutions.

∙Seminar in Convergent Energy Materials2
This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of advanced topics in energy materials. Students will engage in discussions, presentations, and collaborative projects focused on the latest innovations and research in the field. Emphasizing convergent approaches, the course will cover cutting-edge developments in materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering that are driving the future of sustainable energy solutions.

∙Special topics in convergent electrochemistry
This course aims to develop professional expertise by integrating technologies and knowledge from various fields related to electrochemistry to conduct innovative applications and research. Fundamental principles of electrochemistry and practical applications will be studied.

∙Special topics in convergent energy storage materials
This course provides an in-depth examination of the characteristics and applications of advanced convergent materials utilized in energy storage. Students will engage in a comprehensive study of innovative materials employed in various energy storage technologies, including high-performance batteries and supercapacitors. The course aims to equip students with the practical expertise needed to innovate and develop sustainable energy solutions.

∙Sustainable Advanced Composites
There are many ideas for sustainable plastics design, and there is growing interest in creating composites from biomaterials, recycled materials, waste, and combinations of these. Biocomposites are gaining traction with automotive manufacturers to design lightweight parts. Hybrid biocomposites made from petrochemical-based materials and biological resources have led to advances in manufacturing technology. Biocomposites made from plant-derived fibers and crop-derived plastics with high biomass contents continue to be developed. Biodegradable composites have shown potential to be used primarily in sustainable packaging. Recycled plastic materials originally destined for landfills can be blended into composites to repurpose them, reducing dependence on petroleum-based materials."

∙Post-platics Convergence Materials
Due to the overuse of petroleum-based plastics and the severity of environmental problems related to microplastics, there is an increasing interest in new materials to solve these problems. In this course, you will learn in-depth about the development of polymeric materials that can be controlled and naturally degraded to solve the problem of eco-friendly primary microplastics and analyze data on engineering analysis methods for eco-friendly composite materials.

∙Crystallography of biopolymer
The mechanical properties and biodegradability of bioplastics are strongly influenced by their crystal structure. In this class, we will analyze the structure of new bioplastics and correlate it with various properties.

∙Bioplastics Process
Products utilizing bioplastic materials are applied in various fields such as medical products, sports materials, automotive parts, and agricultural and marine products. Therefore, process technology for manufacturing various products is essential. This course aims to deepen your understanding of processes based on polymer rheology.

∙Green Biotechnology Seminar 1
This seminar 1 introduces the latest research and technologies in Green Bio Science. Students will analyze relevant papers and learn about practical applications through lectures.

∙Green Biotechnology Seminar 2
This seminar 2 introduces the latest research and technologies in Green Bio Science. Students will analyze relevant papers and learn about practical applications through lectures.

∙Advanced Topics in Green Biomass Formation
This course provides a fundamental and systematic understanding of the green biomass, especially, lignocellulosic biomass formation in woody plants by using histological, molecular biology and genetic approach.

∙Advanced Studies in Functional Green Biomass Development
This course aims to understanding the development of functional biomass from green biomass, especially woody plants and its application to our life in a molecular biological aspects.

∙Independent Advanced Research in Green Biotechnology
This course is designed for the education and research integration of graduate students in the PhD program and provides graduate students with the experience to develop the ability to conduct research on their own initiative by guiding them in setting up their own projects, researching relevant research literature, and writing theses.

∙Advanced Plant Resources Engineering
This course focuses specifically on creating and refining process and manufacturing methods of plant-derived sustainable resources. Comprehensive understanding of the state of the art of nanotechnology and gene editing engineering to create new functional materials will be achieved.

∙Plant Functional Genomics Studies
This course covers the principles and applications of plant functional genomics. Students will learn about gene function analysis and genome-based plant improvement techniques, exploring how to apply these methods in real-world research.

∙Hair Biology and Dermatology 1
Hair and skin have been recognized as primarily protective organ against environment. As quality of life has been improved, the concern about appearance is also increasing. And skin diseases and loss of hair are increasing due to pollution and stress. Therefore, the understanding of hair biology and dermatology will provide background for discovery of bioactive related compounds.

∙Hair Biology and Dermatology 2
Hair and skin have been recognized as primarily protective organ against environment. As quality of life has been improved, the concern about appearance is also increasing. And skin diseases and loss of hair are increasing due to pollution and stress. Therefore, the understanding of hair biology and dermatology will provide background for discovery of bioactive related compounds.

∙Quality Standardization of Natural Pharmaceutical Food & Drug Material 1
Special issues on the standardization of botanical drug products 1: Application of CTD to the quality of botanical drug products, 2: Standardization level for botanical drugs and botanical drug preparations described in KP and EP, 3: Bioavailability and dissolution test for solid botanical drug products (e.g. tablet and capsule), 4: Mass balance of botanical drug and its preparation: DERnative.

∙Advanced Development of New Bio Medicine
This course deals with the types of drugs and the mechanism of action, and discusses the methodology of drug development using medicinal bio materials.

∙Advanced Natural Product Pharmacology
Advanced Natural Product Pharmacology delves into the detailed pharmacological mechanisms and therapeutic uses of natural compounds derived from various sources. The course emphasizes the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches to discover and develop new drugs.

∙Advanced Covergence Biotechnology
Advanced Convergence Biotechnology" explores the interdisciplinary integration of various biotechnological fields to innovate and develop new solutions in health, agriculture, and medicin. The course emphasizes collaborative approaches that combine biological, chemical, and engineering principles to address complex challenges

∙Advanced medicinal plant new material
We develop selenium and silica fusion materials using various medicinal and traditional herbal extracts and investigate their physicochemical properties and cellular activities. We verify the various activities of various substances and fusion materials based on those substances at the cellular level and discuss commercialization.

∙Digital bio new material
We predict the activity using in silico algorithms according to various ingredients and perform actual experiments. We also provide examples of digital treatment and acquire basic physicochemical knowledge about it. We study the principles and limitations of digital processing on living cells, focusing on actual examples.

∙Advanced bio-company linkage (challenge type)
We conduct a challenge program in which we collaborate with a bio company located in Pangyo, visit a venture company, and collaborate with experts by team to discuss and suggest solutions to solve problems that are problematic in the company.

∙Bio-interactom
Understand the interrelationships between microbes and microbes, microbes and animals, and microbes and plants in relation to environmental stress and human diseases based on logic and literature. Also, we can examine them more deeply based on related knowledge.

∙Advanced Oncology
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced topics in oncology, including the latest research trends and clinical applications. Students will study the biological foundations of cancer, mechanisms of carcinogenesis, characteristics and behavior of cancer cells, and various cancer diagnostic and treatment methods. The course covers cutting-edge topics such as molecular oncology, immuno-oncology, targeted therapies, and personalized medicine. Through this course, students will gain a theoretical understanding of oncology, explore its clinical applications, and enhance their research capabilities.

∙Advanced Animal Pharmacology
This course delves into advanced topics in animal pharmacology, focusing on the mechanisms of drug action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in various animal models. Students will explore the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of drugs within the body, as well as the mechanisms of drug action and toxicology. The course covers cutting-edge experimental techniques used in animal studies, along with methods for drug design and evaluation based on experimental data. By the end of this course, students will gain a theoretical foundation in animal pharmacology and insights into its practical applications in research and clinical settings.

∙Drug Development and Intellectual Property
In this course, you will acquire theoretical knowledge on designing and conducting experiments and research results for food and drug development, and further learn the methodology for domestic patent application and patent registration based on experimental results.

∙Advanced Pathology
The course aims to deepen students' understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of disease processes and the pathological basis of various human diseases. Throughout the course, students will explore advanced concepts in pathology, including molecular and cellular changes, tissue responses to injury, and the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in disease development. Emphasis will be placed on current research trends and emerging technologies in pathology, providing students with insights into cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

∙Advanced Pharmacology Seminar
This course is an advanced graduate-level course designed to explore the latest developments and research in the field of pharmacology. Graduate students will delve into cutting-edge topics such as drug discovery and development, pharmacogenomics, novel therapeutic agents, and personalized medicine. Graduate students are expected to actively participate in discussions, present findings on selected topics.

∙Organic Spectroscopic Analysis
This course teaches various spectroscopic techniques used to analyze and identify the structures of organic compounds. Students will learn the theory and practical applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry (MS). The course aims to enhance the ability to understand the principles, instrument configurations, and data interpretation methods of each spectroscopic technique, and to determine the structures of organic molecules using comprehensive spectroscopic data.

∙Advanced Techniques in Natural Products Analysis
This course covers advanced techniques for separating and analyzing individual secondary metabolites from mixtures. Students will learn the principles and applications of various separation and analytical methods such as chromatography and spectroscopy. The course aims to teach students how to effectively separate target components from complex samples and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses.

∙Natural Products Analytical Chemistry: Advanced Topics 1
This course focuses on the analysis of natural product components using the latest analytical techniques and equipment. By studying current research trends and technologies, students will learn about the process of developing natural product-based new drugs and various product development applications. The course emphasizes acquiring in-depth knowledge in component analysis and aims to equip students with practical skills and methods applicable to actual research.

∙Natural Products Analytical Chemistry:
Advanced Topics 2This course focuses on the analysis of natural product components using the latest analytical techniques and equipment. By studying current research trends and technologies, students will learn about the process of developing natural product-based new drugs and various product development applications. The course emphasizes acquiring in-depth knowledge in component analysis and aims to equip students with practical skills and methods applicable to actual research.

∙Analysis of Molecular Structure
This subject affords the knowledge of the theory of qualitative and quantitative analyses for the principles of oriental medicines and the spectral methods for the determination of their chemical structures. And the operation theory and the techniques for the analysis instruments will be studied and trained.

∙Advanced Organic Chemistry in Natural Chemistry
This subject provides with the knowledges for the classification, characteristics and structure of several secondary metabolites in the plant, animal and microorganism. And the application of the active materials to biological chemistry, foods manufacture, pharmacology, plant growth, insect behavior and biotechnology is examined.

∙Advanced Bioinformatics
This course delves into the sophisticated algorithms and software tools used in bioinformatics to analyze complex biological data. Students will explore topics such as genomic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and systems biology. The course focuses on the application of bioinformatics and machine learning techniques to solve real-world biological problems. Students will be adept at using bioinformatics resources for conducting independent research and contributing to interdisciplinary projects.

∙Advanced Systems Biology
This course offers an in-depth exploration of how biological systems function at multiple levels—from molecular to systems-level. The course emphasizes the integration of computational and experimental methods to analyze complex biological networks. Topics include gene regulatory networks, protein-protein interactions, and metabolic pathways. Students will learn to develop systems-level hypotheses and to utilize bioinformatics tools to understand biological systems.

∙Advanced Biocomputing
This course focuses on the application of computational methodologies to biological problems, covering advanced topics in algorithm development, data analysis, and machine learning. Students will explore areas such as databases, data structures, and machine learning in the context of biological data. The goal is to equip students with the skills necessary to develop innovative computational logics that advance scientific discoveries.

∙Bio-Microbial Technology
This course explores the innovative use of microbes in biotechnology, emphasizing the role of bioinformatics in enhancing microbial applications. This course focuses on microbial genetics and metabolic engineering, applying bioinformatics tools to optimize and scale microbial processes for industrial applications. Students will learn about the production of critical biomolecules, biofuels, and environmental bioremediation through lectures and recent developments. The course prepares students to integrate bioinformatics with microbial technology to develop solutions that address environmental, agricultural, and pharmaceutical challenges.

∙Sustainable Technology and Materials Seminar 1
A seminar 1 that addresses environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through the use of sustainable processes and materials for future sustainability. Students analyse relevant papers and learn practical applications through lectures.

∙Sustainable Technology and Materials Seminar 2
A seminar 2 that addresses environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through the use of sustainable processes and materials for future sustainability. Students analyse relevant papers and learn practical applications through lectures.

Research Area
Research Area Contents
The only green bio·red bio·white bio convergence department in Korea In order to lead the cutting-edge bio industry in the era of super gap, customized education and research in convergence bio are required at the world's best level. The Department of Convergence Bio·New Materials Engineering is a convergence department in the fields of green bio, red bio, and white bio, and is the only department in Korea to conduct convergence education and research on plant biotechnology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, materials·nanomaterials technology, and energy technology.
A future leading department that realizes carbon neutrality and human welfare The Department of Convergence Bio and New Materials Engineering studies the characteristics of green biomass resources with near-zero (0) carbon emissions from raw material production to final energy production, and explores basic and applied sciences to overcome the climate crisis and develop materials necessary for humanity through this. It supports convergent academic exploration so that students can develop expertise and creativity to respond to global challenges in the field of solving aging society problems and eco-friendly digital healthcare by utilizing advanced life science technologies.
Multidisciplinary curriculum where natural science and engineering technology coexist The Department of Convergence Biotechnology and New Materials Engineering combines biotechnology, materials engineering technology, nanotechnology, and information technology, and fosters key talents with expertise and creativity in the next-generation advanced biotechnology business field through a multidisciplinary curriculum for applied fields and a digital innovation new drug track/advanced green bio track/sustainable biomaterial track curriculum.
Faculty Introduction
Name Position Degree University Major Research Area E-Mail
Tae-Hoo Lee Professor Ph.D Kyung Hee University     drhoo@khu.ac.kr
Dong-ho Kang Professor Ph.D Kyung Hee University     panjae@khu.ac.kr
Woong-Jin Kim Professor Ph.D        
Jae-Heung Go Professor Ph.D        
Chan-Hee Lee Professor Ph.D        
Jung-Mok Yoo Professor Ph.D        
Yeon-Joo Kim Professor Ph.D        
Jung-Tae Lee Professor Ph.D        
Hyo-Chul Bae Professor Ph.D        
Sung-yeon HWang Professor Ph.D        
Seula Lee Professor Ph.D        
Jae-young Choi Professor Ph.D