I am a Research Professor at Yonsei University, Korea, where I work at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Digital Twin technologies to revolutionize biopharmaceutical manufacturing. My primary research is focused on the development of mRNA and siRNA-based lipid nanoparticle (LNP) vaccines, biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, lyophilization, formulation stabilization, and targeted drug delivery approaches to the ocular system and the brain. I hold a PhD in Pharmaceutics with High Distinction (GPA 4.46/4.5) from Dongguk University, where I also previously served as a Research Professor. Throughout my academic career, I have built a strong publication record featuring 31+ scientific papers (primarily in SCIE Q1 journals), three books, and five book chapters. I have also co-developed a patented technology in collaboration with ST Pharm focused on the stabilization of freeze-dried siRNA/mRNA LNP formulations using sucrose and cyclodextrin. In addition to my research, I am deeply committed to editorial leadership and peer review. I currently serve as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, and as an Editorial Board Member for Nature Portfolio's Scientific Reports and MDPI Pharmaceutics. Key Interests & Mission: I am passionate about implementing advanced digital tools—such as AI agents, predictive modeling, Quality by Design (QbD), Design of Experiments (DoE).
Yonsei University
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Laboratory of Biopharmaceutics
Dongguk University
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Pharmaceutical Technology
The Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Seoul, Republic of Korea
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nordic Computational Biology
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
National Center for Protein Science
Shanghai, China
BK21 Best Research Award
Dongguk University
Best Presentation Award
The Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
2023 Academic Award Certificate
Dongguk University
Dongguk University Research Fund of 2023 (S-2023-G0001-00099)
Dongguk University
Best Paper 2026
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China, Kagoshima, Japan
Best Researcher Award
International Academic Achievements and Awards , Indian Hills, Nevada, USA
University Educator/Researcher
Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
01 Mar 2025 - present
President, CEO or Director
Global Reference Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
01 Apr 2014 - present
University Educator/Researcher
Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
01 Sep 2023 - 01 Feb 2025
Institute, Department or Faculty Head
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01 Sep 2013 - 01 Aug 2018
Institute, Department or Faculty Head
Research and Development, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01 Sep 2012 - 01 Aug 2013
Research or Laboratory Scientist
Research and Development, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01 Sep 2010 - 01 Aug 2012
Research or Laboratory Scientist
Production, CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01 Sep 2008 - 01 Aug 2010