Dr. Sun Young Park | Bioactive compounds | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Sun Young Park, Busan National University, South Korea
Dr. Sun Young Park is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University, South Korea. With a Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition from Seoul National University, she specializes in bioactive compounds, functional foods, and their impact on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Her research focuses on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of natural products. Dr. Park has extensive experience in biochemical analysis, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented her findings at international conferences. Her work aims to advance sustainable health solutions through food science and biotechnology. ππ¬
Professional Profile:
Suitability of Dr. Sun Young Park for the Best Researcher Award
Dr. Sun Young Park is an outstanding researcher specializing in bioactive compounds, functional foods, and their impact on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Her interdisciplinary expertise in food science, biotechnology, and molecular biology has led to significant advancements in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and metabolic disorder research. With a Ph.D. from Seoul National University, postdoctoral research at Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Pusan National University, and multiple high-impact publications and conference presentations, she has made significant contributions to nutrition science and human health.
Education & Experience ππΌ
π Education:
- π Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition β Seoul National University, South Korea (2014-2022)
- π M.Sc. in Chemical and Bioengineering β Friedrich Alexander University, Germany (2011-2013)
- π B.Sc. in Nutrition & Marine Bio Nutraceuticals β Pukyong National University, South Korea (2005-2010)
π Experience:
- π’ Postdoctoral Researcher β Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University (2024-Present)
- π’ Postdoctoral Researcher β Korea Institute of Science and Technology (2022-2023)
- π¬ Research Intern β Krones AG, Germany (2012-2013)
- π§ͺ Lab Researcher β Seoul National University, Pukyong National University (2007-2021)
- π Lecturer & Teaching Assistant β Korea National Open University, Pukyong National University (2010-2021)
Professional Development ππ
Dr. Sun Young Park has dedicated her career to studying bioactive compounds from natural sources to improve human health. She has developed expertise in HPLC, ELISA, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, and cell-based assays, analyzing compounds with anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular benefits. πΏπ§¬ Her work at international institutions like Seoul National University, Friedrich Alexander University, and Korea Institute of Science and Technology has enriched her global research perspective. She has also presented at international conferences and published in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to food science, biotechnology, and metabolic health research. ππ±
Research Focus ππ¬
Dr. Park’s research centers on functional foods, bioactive compounds, and disease prevention. ππ©Ί She investigates how polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidants in natural products can combat inflammation, oxidative stress, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Her studies involve cell cultures (RAW 264.7, 3T3-L1, HepG2, HUVEC) and animal models to explore the molecular mechanisms of disease prevention. π§ͺπ She has extensively worked with black raspberry, Rubia akane, Artemisia argyi, and other medicinal plants, analyzing their effects on metabolic disorders, gut microbiota, and lipid metabolism. Her work supports sustainable health solutions through food-derived bioactive compounds. ππ₯
Awards & Honors π ποΈ
- π Seoul National University Academic Achievement Scholarship β 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
- π Best Poster Presenter β Multiple international conferences (2022-2024)
- π₯ Research Excellence Recognition β Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University
- π Outstanding Researcher Award β Korea Institute of Science and Technology
- π Scholarship for Excellence in Food Science Research β Korean Nutrition Society
Publication Top Notes:
π “Protective Effects of Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) Extract against Hypercholesterolemia and Hepatic Inflammation in Rats Fed High-Fat and High-Choline ⦔ β 48 citations
π “Black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) attenuates inflammatory markers and vascular endothelial dysfunction in Wistar rats fed a highβfat diet with fructose solution” β 6 citations
π “Effects of black raspberry extract on gut microbiota, microbial metabolites, and expressions of the genes involved in cholesterol and bile acid metabolisms in rats fed ⦔ β 4 citations
π “PVA Hydrogels Supplemented with PLA Mesh for Tissue Regeneration Scaffold” (2024) β Gels 10 (6), 364 β 2 citations
π “Effects of roasting and ultrasoundβassisted enzymatic treatment of Nigella sativa L. seeds on thymoquinone in the oil and antioxidant activity of defatted seed meal” Β β 2 citations