REACTOR JUMP Team Wins Gold Award (October 13, 2026)
Inha University’s REACTOR JUMP Team Wins Gold Award at the 2026 KSBB Fall Capstone Design Competition. The REACTOR JUMP team from the Department of Biotechnology at Inha University won the Gold Award at the 2026 Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB) Fall Capstone Design Competition (BB Jump), held on October 2 at the International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju).
AI to Predict and Optimize Biomanufacturing Processes (September 3, 2026)
A new manufacturing system is being developed to integrate industrial biomanufacturing processes, from concentration and crystallization to distillation, drying, and formulation, using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins. Prof. Jun-Woo Kim of Inha University will serve as a technical advisor, supporting model development for individual unit operations and integrated industrial biomanufacturing processes, as well as validation using experimental data.
Yonhap News Agency (April 9, 2026)
Professor Jun-Woo Kim of Inha University, who moved to academia after working in bioprocessing at CJ CheilJedang, said, “Biomanufacturing involves complex, interconnected stages such as fermentation, purification, and drying, yet the field still lacks sufficient data and standardization. If AI can automate process design and operation, small and medium-sized enterprises and startups will also be able to access advanced biomanufacturing technologies.”
New Faculty Interview – Prof. Jun-Woo Kim, Department of Biological Engineering
“I hope to continue conducting research that bridges industry and academia. My primary interest lies in applied research and development that translates the latest academic advances into practical industrial applications. Currently, my goal is to develop biomanufacturing process technologies and AI-based approaches for process design and operation. As new technologies and trends emerge in the future, I hope to explore them quickly and develop practical solutions that can contribute to industry.”
