Hie-Joon Kim

Hie-Joon Kim is a distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, with a remarkable academic journey that began with earning his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1977. His expertise spans across Protein Mass Spectrometry, Flipped Learning, and Science Communication, making significant contributions to proteome analysis and database searching protocols. His research has been particularly influential in the field of protein identification methods for high-throughput analysis of human proteome. Kim has authored notable works including "Philosophical Questions Scientific Answers" and "Chemistry of Life, Chemistry for Life," which demonstrate his commitment to making scientific concepts accessible to broader audiences. His work in proteome analysis has helped establish filtering protocols using reversed sequence database searches, particularly in the context of human plasma proteome analysis. Through his career, he has bridged the gap between complex chemical concepts and public understanding, while maintaining a strong focus on advancing scientific research methodologies.