Jin-hee Jeong | Biotechonology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jin-hee Jeong | Biotechonology | Best Researcher Award

Team leader at Nulla Bio Inc | South Korea

Dr. Jin-hee Jeong is a plant molecular biologist specializing in genome editing, plant transformation, and crop biotechnology. With expertise in CRISPR/Cas systems, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and plant developmental genetics, he has contributed to advancing innovative gene-editing tools and agricultural biotechnology solutions. He currently serves as a team leader at Nulla Bio Inc., leading research on next-generation genome editing applications.

Professional Profile:

Education: 

Dr. Jin-hee Jeong earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Life Science from Gyeongsang National University, Republic of Korea. His doctoral work focused on advanced genome editing technologies and plant transformation systems. He previously completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the same institution.

Experience:

Dr. Jin-hee Jeong is currently Team Leader at Nulla Bio Inc. Where he leads projects on plant genome editing and biotechnology. He has served as a Participating Researcher in the Crop Genome Editing Laboratory at GNU, working on Korea’s Bio-Medical Technology Development Program, and as a Visiting Researcher at Pusan National University, focusing on horticultural biosciences. Earlier in his career, he was a Student Researcher at the Plant Developmental Genetics Laboratory, GNU, gaining fundamental expertise in plant developmental biology and genetic engineering.

Research Interest:

Dr. Jin-hee Jeong’s research centers on plant transformation, genome editing, and functional genomics. He is particularly interested in developing CRISPR/Cas-based tools, ternary vector systems, and novel strategies for crop genetic improvement. His projects span tobacco, rice, tomato, maize, watermelon, peanut, hemp, and Arabidopsis, focusing on traits such as nicotine reduction, plant immunity, root development, and transformation efficiency. He has authored impactful publications in Biotechnology Advances, Horticulture Research, Current Plant Biology, and Journal of Plant Biology.

Publications Top Noted:

  • Impact of CRISPR/Cas9-induced mutations in nicotine biosynthesis core genes A622 and BBL on tobacco
    Year: 2024 | Citation: 8

  • The Impact of Fasciation on Maize Inflorescence Architecture
    Year: 2022 | Citation: 12

  • Tiller outgrowth in rice controlled by OsGT1 downstream of FC1
    Year: 2021 | Citation: 20

  • NH4+ suppresses NO3–-dependent lateral root growth in OsAMT1 RNAi mutants
    Year: 2020 | Citation: 18

  • CBL-INTERACTING PROTEIN KINASE 9 regulates ammonium-dependent root growth in rice
    Year: 2019 | Citation: 30

Conclusion:

Dr. Jin-hee Jeong’s groundbreaking contributions in CRISPR/Cas genome editing and plant biotechnology make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Biotechnology. His leadership at Nulla Bio Inc. and his impactful academic research position him as a rising leader in agricultural innovation. By strengthening international collaborations and translational applications, his work holds the potential to redefine crop improvement strategies and sustainable food production. His achievements exemplify the award’s mission to honor researchers driving forward biotechnology for societal benefit.