Young Je Kim received his Bachelor’s degree from the Department of Horticultural Science, College of Natural Sciences at Mokpo National University, Muan, Korea. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in the Department of Horticultural Science at the same institution. His academic journey is driven by a profound interest in smart farming technologies and advanced horticulture. As the primary focus of his Master’s thesis, he is conducting specialized experiments on the Heukharang lettuce variety to increase its lactucin content through innovative cultivation techniques. His research contributes to the development of sustainable agricultural practices and the enhancement of functional crop production in modern horticulture. He is dedicated to optimizing controlled environment systems to improve both the yield and secondary metabolite profiles of high-value horticultural crops.