Research professor

I am currently a non-tenure-track Research Professor at Gachon University, with over a decade of experience in pharmaceutical and chemical research (2014–present), including 8 years of industry experience prior to my PhD. My work integrates synthetic chemistry and computational modeling, with a focus on asymmetric catalysis, Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, and structure-based drug discovery. I have published research combining DFT with catalytic system design, including mechanistic investigations, HOMO–LUMO analysis, and reaction pathway elucidation. My recent work extends into AI-driven drug discovery, where I apply molecular docking, computational screening, and early-stage biological evaluation (including hERG-related assessments) to design and prioritize drug-like molecules. My research aims to bridge theoretical predictions with experimentally relevant outcomes, enabling efficient and rational molecular design. My interests include computational chemistry, reaction mechanism studies, and the application of AI in drug discovery.