Assistant Research Professor
Division of Plant Science and Technology
Research at a glance
Area(s) of Expertise
Research Summary
The FD-REEC soybean breeding program focuses on developing and releasing high-yielding conventional and herbicide-tolerant soybean cultivars well-adapted to Southern Missouri soybean production areas. The program focuses on identifying novel genetic resources to maximize yield potential and seed compositional value via modern genomics and phenomics strategies. The program's ultimate goal is to support Southern Missouri soybean growers in achieving maximized, sustainable, and long-term profitability while meeting the growing demands of global soybean markets.
Educational Background
- PhD, University of Missouri, 2024
- MS, Kyungpook National University, South Korea, 2017
- BS, Kyungpook National University, South Korea, 2015