Prof. Nam Becomes Hongdeuk Chair Professor
Prof. Nam Becomes Hongdeuk Chair Professor
  • Reporter Kim Eun-ji
  • 승인 2010.03.03 23:52
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A pioneer of the molecular genetics of leaf senescence

Professor Hong Gil Nam from the Department of Life Science was selected as the Hongdeuk Chair Professor.

Prof. Nam is a pioneer in the field of the molecular genetics of leaf senescence and has proposed methods investigating the genome to discover the function of plant genetics. He is unprecedented among Korean scientists in having earned a ‘grand-slam’ by publishing his research achievements in highly recognized journals, such as Science, Cell and Nature. Also, he is a renowned authority in his research field, plant development, having citation rates over 300.

The position of Hongdeuk Chair Professor is given to professors with exceptional science research progress and is financially supported from a grant of 1.3 billion won funded by Jong Yeol Hong (the former president of KISWIRE Ltd.). Hongdeuk is the ex-president’s pen name.

POSTECH has appointed Prof. Kwang S. Kim and Prof. Kimoon Kim, both from the Department of Chemistry, as Hongdeuk Chair Professors in 2004 and 2007, respectively. This is its third appointment.

For three years Prof. Nam will receive an additional 50 million won annually along with his usual income and scientific research expenses.