Dr. Jong-Hoon Kim is a researcher in the field of insect microbiology, insect pathology, and microbial biotechnology. He received his doctoral degree based on research on entomopathogenic microorganisms and their potential applications as biological control agents against insect pests. His research interests include entomopathogenic fungi and bacteria, host–pathogen interactions, microbial biocontrol, insect-associated microorganisms, and sustainable pest management. His recent work has expanded to insect microbiomes, beneficial microbial resources, microbial fermentation, and the development of bio-based materials and functional agents using insect- and microorganism-derived resources. Through these research activities, he has focused on understanding insect–microbe interactions and applying microbial resources to sustainable agriculture, environmental biotechnology, and bioresource utilization.