Kyung Mok Park
Professor
2, Dongshindae-gil, Naju-si,Jeonnam-do, South Korea
Summary
Professor Park is a researcher with extensive experience in the field of functional cosmetics materials. He was the first in the world to develop mushroom-derived beta-glucan as a cosmetic material at Amore Pacific, a leading Korean cosmetics company. Afterwards, Professor Park also achieved results in the discovery of plant-derived functional genes and the technology transfer marketing of these genes at Genomine, a Korean venture company. Professor Park has been sharing his expertise as a professor in the Department of Bio-Cosmetics at Dongshin University since 2012. He focuses on the development of natural cosmetic materials with anti-aging properties, and as a result, he has published about 20 research papers in SCI journals and transferred 15 technologies to companies, contributing to the industrialization of technology.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professor
Department of Biocosmetics, Dongshin Univ.
Naju, Jeonnam-do, South Korea
05.2012 - Current
Research on the discovery of raw materials for anti-aging and whitening cosmetics and their efficacy evaluation
Deputy Director
Microbiome Based Well-Aging Center, Dongshin Univ
Naju, Jeonnam-do, South Korea
06.2021 - Current
- Development of anti-aging substances through human microbiome research
Director
Biotech. Specialist Training Center, Dongshin Univ
Naju, Jeonnam-do, South Korea
03.2019 - Current
- Operation and support of programs to train university students as practical professionals in the bio-food and pharmaceutical industry
Technology Advisory Committee
Korea Health Industry Development Institute
03.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance on matters related to academic standards, supporting efforts to maintain rigorous educational offerings across disciplines.
CEO
Genomine Inc., South Korea
Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
01.2000 - 05.2012
- Discovery of useful plant genes and technology transfer to industry
Senior Researcher
Amorepacific R&D Center, South Korea
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
01.1994 - 12.1999
- Research on the development of innovative cosmetic materials
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
KAIST
South Korea 04.2003 - 04.2009
Master of Science - Microbial Physiology
KAIST
South Korea 04.1992 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Kyungpook National University
South Korea 04.1985 - 04.1991
Skills
Development of skin anti-aging materials, Analysis of skin anti-aging mechanisms, Development of skin absorption-enhancing materials
Awards
- Dongshin University Industry-Academic Cooperation Excellent Faculty Award, 2016
- Daegu/Gyeongbuk Regional Small and Medium Business Administration Director Award, 2010
- Gyeongsangbuk-do Science and Technology Promotion Meritorious Person Award, 2004
- Venture Business Award Small and Medium Business Special Committee Chairman Award, 2004
Timeline
Technology Advisory Committee
Korea Health Industry Development Institute
03.2024 - Current
Deputy Director
Microbiome Based Well-Aging Center, Dongshin Univ
06.2021 - Current
Director
Biotech. Specialist Training Center, Dongshin Univ
03.2019 - Current
Professor
Department of Biocosmetics, Dongshin Univ.
05.2012 - Current
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
KAIST
04.2003 - 04.2009
CEO
Genomine Inc., South Korea
01.2000 - 05.2012
Senior Researcher
Amorepacific R&D Center, South Korea
01.1994 - 12.1999
Master of Science - Microbial Physiology
KAIST
04.1992 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Kyungpook National University
04.1985 - 04.1991
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