Reaseach Area
- Microbiology : Characterization of food-borne microorganisms forming valuable and hazardous metabolites
- Molecular Genetics : Regulatory mechanisms of growth and metabolite production in food-borne bacteria
- Food Engineering : Physical and chemical activation / inactivation kinetics of food-borne microorganisms
- Analytical Chemistry :Analyses of emerging and re-emerging beneficial and toxic compounds in food system
- Precision Fermentation : Improvement of fermented foods via precise fermentation control and bioconversion
Ongoing Projects
- Action mechanism and synergism of fermentation and control technology on gene expression in food-borne bacteria
- Simultaneous improvement of functionality and safety of fermented foods via precision fermentation technology
- Development of manufacturing process for improving the quality and safety of traditional fermented foods
- Factors influencing the growth, sporulation and germination of spore-forming bacteria in food system
- Efficacy of probiotics and natural compounds for the prevention and relief of food-borne disease