Sang Jun Lee | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sang Jun Lee | Agricultural |Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sang Jun Lee, HOLISTIC BIO Co. Ltd, South Korea

Dr. Sang Jun Lee is a distinguished plant biochemist and educator with a Ph.D. in Natural Product Chemistry. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Konkuk University, he held leadership roles at Amorepacific’s R&D center, contributing significantly to skin functional foods. As a Fellow of the Korea Society of Food Science & Technology, he received the prestigious IR 52 Jang Young-Shil Award and other accolades for his outstanding research. With a rich portfolio of 75 peer-reviewed papers, 73 presentations, and numerous patents globally, Dr. Lee is renowned for his expertise in health functional foods and skin improvement. 🌿🔬🏆

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Education:

Dr. Sang Jun Lee, a distinguished plant biochemist, embarked on his academic journey with a B.S. in Animal Bioscience & Technology from Konkuk University in 1988. He then pursued his passion for scientific exploration, earning an M.S. in Food Chemistry from Yonsei University in 1990. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, he achieved a Ph.D. in Natural Product Chemistry from Yonsei University at Seoul in 1995. Further honing his expertise, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin in Plant Biochemistry from 1995 to 1997. This educational odyssey laid the foundation for his impactful career in plant biochemistry and skincare research. 🌱🎓

Award:

Dr. Sang Jun Lee’s illustrious career is adorned with prestigious awards, symbolizing his remarkable contributions to science. In 2009, he received the IR 52 Jang Young-Shil Award from the Korea Ministry of Science & Technology, recognizing his excellence. The following year, the Korea Prime Minister bestowed upon him the “A Man of Science Merit” award in 2011. In 2013, he earned the Achievement of Award from the Korea Society of Food Science & Technology, showcasing his impact on the field. His consistent brilliance was further acknowledged with the Distinguished Achievements Award in 2009 by Yonsei University and a second IR 52 Jang Young-Shil Award in 2014. 🏆🌟

Research Focus:

Dr. Sang Jun Lee, a prolific researcher, has dedicated his expertise to exploring the intricate world of plant metabolomics, particularly focusing on green tea (Camellia sinensis) and its diverse compounds. 🌿 His research, spanning over numerous publications, delves into the geographical and climatic influences on tea metabolites, shedding light on the compositional disparities in shade-grown tea. 🍵 Driven by a passion for skin health, his work extends to the inhibitory effects of natural compounds on COX-2 expression and the protective effects of dietary interventions against UV-induced skin aging. 🌞 His extensive contributions reflect a commitment to advancing our understanding of plant biochemistry and its applications in health and skincare. 🔬✨

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Geographical and Climatic Dependencies of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Metabolites: A 1H NMR-Based Metabolomics Study
    • Cited by: 250
    • Year: 2010 🍵
  2. Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Compositional Differences of Shade Grown Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)
    • Cited by: 248
    • Year: 2010 🍃
  3. Inhibition of phorbol ester–induced COX-2 expression by epigallocatechin gallate in mouse skin and cultured human mammary epithelial cells
    • Cited by: 177
    • Year: 2003 🌰
  4. Metabolomic unveiling of a diverse range of green tea (Camellia sinensis) metabolites dependent on geography
    • Cited by: 157
    • Year: 2015 🌏
  5. Protective effects of dietary soy isoflavones against UV-induced skin-aging in hairless mouse model
    • Cited by: 147
    • Year: 2004 ☀️
  6. Estrogenic Flavonoids from Artemisia vulgaris L.
    • Cited by: 128
    • Year: 1998 🌼
  7. Pharmacokinetic study of ginsenoside Re with pure ginsenoside Re and ginseng berry extracts in mouse using ultra performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometric method
    • Cited by: 127
    • Year: 2010 🌱
  8. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activators from Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) and their anti-obesity effect
    • Cited by: 116
    • Year: 2010 🥥
  9. 1H NMR-based metabolomic characterization during green tea (Camellia sinensis) fermentation
    • Cited by: 101
    • Year: 2011 🍵
  10. Effects of oral epigallocatechin gallate supplementation on the minimal erythema dose and UV-induced skin damage
    • Cited by: 97
    • Year: 2009 🌞