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Hyukmin Moon

Hyukmin Moon

Nutritional Physiology
Suwon

Summary

Dynamic co-manager at Insect Star, adept in insect physiology and nutritional physiology, significantly reduced contamination rates and enhanced pet insect growth. At Seoul Nat'l Univ, co-authored pivotal research in honey bee nutrition, showcasing exceptional analytical and collaborative skills. Proficient in R studio for dietary optimization, demonstrating a blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Co-manager of a Startup Pet Insect Company

Insect Star
08.2023 - 05.2024

Developed the technology to inoculate mycellium without contamination

Streamlined the process to make hypha-block(mycellium strain L.sajor caju), food for pet insects

Lowered the defective rate (contamination, culture failure, etc)

Enlargement of each individuals(Genus: Dorcus, Allomyrina) by both artificially selecting the breedline and providing balanced diet with their perspective


Nutritional Physiology of Insect

Seoul Nat'l Univ, Korea
03.2022 - 10.2023

Experiment of Adaptation to different type of diet(especially the balance of Macronutrient ratio, Protein to Carbohydrate)

Finding out the dietary optimal region of each species(Optimal region: The region where the insect can have it's perfect physiological performance; for example dry mass, fecundity, wing area)

Species: D.melanogaster Canton-S strain,T.molitor

Learning how to make artificial diet(both holidic diet and genexel diet)

Designed several experimental method: How to inoculate different species in experimental cage, How to make semi-solid insect diet by adjusting percentage of agar, macronutrient ratio, etc

Co-author of the paper "Current Research Trends in Honey Bee Nutrition", Journal of Apiculture, 2022

Cell Differentiation Laboratory

Ajou Univ. Korea
03.2021 - 02.2022

Used various kinds of experimental methods to analyze the stress related protein expression in Myoblast cell line, C2C12

Laboratory stock management: Antibody, chemicals, disposable tools, cell lines, etc

Experiment techniques: Western Blot, MTT assay, SDS page, PCR, ELISA

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Ajou University
Suwon, South Korea
04.2001 -

Skills

Insect Physiology

Certification

TOEIC 935

Timeline

TOEIC 935

01-2025

OPIc IH Level

08-2024

Co-manager of a Startup Pet Insect Company

Insect Star
08.2023 - 05.2024

Nutritional Physiology of Insect

Seoul Nat'l Univ, Korea
03.2022 - 10.2023

Cell Differentiation Laboratory

Ajou Univ. Korea
03.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Ajou University
04.2001 -
Hyukmin MoonNutritional Physiology