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Professor Youn Suk Lee appointed as Adjunct Professor at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (November 2024)

The Food Packaging Lab at Yonsei University Mirae Campus extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Youn Suk Lee on his appointment as an Adjunct Professor at Chulalongkorn University (CHU), one of Thailand’s most prestigious universities.
http://foodtech.sc.chula.ac.th/faculty/youn-suk-lee-ph-d-2/
Chulalongkorn University, recognized as a leading national research institution in Thailand, holds an esteemed position in global university rankings. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, CHU is ranked 211th out of 2,963 universities worldwide and has been ranked as Thailand’s top university for 15 consecutive years since 2009. Additionally:

  • In the THE World University Rankings 2024, CHU is ranked 1st in Thailand and 601-800th globally.
  • In the 2020 World University Rankings by US News & World Report, it was ranked 522nd globally, 81st among Asian universities, and 1st among Thai universities.

As an adjunct professor at Chulalongkorn University, Prof. Lee envisions a robust framework for international academic collaboration and research synergy. His plans include actively supervising the theses of international joint students, ensuring high-quality academic output and fostering a global perspective among the young scholars. Additionally, Prof. Lee will supervise overseas exchange internships, providing students with hands-on, cross-cultural learning opportunities to enhance their skills and broaden their professional networks. Beyond these initiatives, he will lead and participate in international joint research projects, leveraging the strengths of both Yonsei University Mirae Campus and Chulalongkorn University to tackle global challenges in packaging, logistics, and sustainability.

Graduate students from the Food Packaging Laboratory, led by Professor Youn Suk Lee, presented their innovative research at the 66th Fall Conference of the Korean Society of Packaging Science and Technology, held from October 30-November 1, 2024, in Yeosu, South Korea.

Presentations:

  • Pontree Itkor, Minhwi Kim, Myungho Lee, and Youn Suk Lee (Oral presentation): Study of an Eco-Friendly Bio-Polymeric Foam for Preventing the Mechanical Damage of Fresh Produce During Transportation.
  • Ajit Kumar Singh and Youn Suk Lee (Oral presentation): Development of Functional Polymer Composites Incorporating Ginkgo biloba-derived N-doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Enhancing the Shelf Life of Fresh Agriculture Produce.
  • Hye-Ryeong Choi and Youn Suk Lee (Poster presentation): The Evaluation of the Quality Changes of Frozen Food Products Placed with Polyethylene Film Pouches under Different Freeze-Thaw (F-T) Cycle Conditions during Storage.

Congratulations to all participants for their active participation and contributions to novel and sustainable food packaging research!

Pontree Itkor, Minhwi Kim, Myungho Lee, and Youn Suk Lee (Oral presentation): Study of an Eco-Friendly Bio-Polymeric Foam for Preventing the Mechanical Damage of Fresh Produce During Transportation.

Ajit Kumar Singh and Youn Suk Lee (Oral presentation): Development of Functional Polymer Composites Incorporating Ginkgo biloba-derived N-doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Enhancing the Shelf Life of Fresh Agriculture Produce.

The Food Packaging Laboratory is delighted to share that Ajit Kumar Singh, a PhD student under the supervision of Professor Youn Suk Lee, participated in the Third International Food Research Conference 2024 (3rd IFRC 2024) held from August 6-8, 2024, at the Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia.


For more details about the conference, visit: https://ifrc.upm.edu.my.


He delivered an insightful oral presentation on his research topic:“Facile Green Synthesis of Biocompatible Carbon Quantum Dots from Ginkgo biloba Residue Leaves: A Sustainable Approach for Food Packaging Application.”

This pioneering work demonstrated an innovative method to transform Ginkgo biloba residue leaves into sustainable carbon quantum dots, paving the way for eco-friendly advancements in food packaging technologies.

We are pleased to announce that Ajit Kumar Singh was awarded third place in the oral presentation category, reflecting the lab’s dedication to addressing global challenges in sustainable food packaging.

The Food Packaging Laboratory, led by Professor Youn Suk Lee, proudly announces the successful participation of its graduate students at The 7th International Conference on Food and Applied Bioscience 2024: Food and Biotechnology for a Sustainable and Bio-Circular-Green Economy, held on February 8-9, 2024, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.

Presenters and Topics

  • Pontree Itkor (Ph.D. Candidate): Development of Recycled Paper Biofoam for Sustainable Food Packaging through a Simple Method.
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  • Aphisit Saenjaiban (Ph.D. Candidate – Dispatched Graduate Student): Influence of Biodegradable Based Films on the Thermochromism of Time Temperature Indicator from Polydiacetylene-Silver Nanocomposite.

The Food Packaging Laboratory congratulates both Pontree Itkor and Aphisit Saenjaiban on their impactful presentations and for representing the lab’s vision for sustainable innovation on a global stage.

Food Packaging Lab, Department of Packaging and Logistics is proud to share that Prof. Youn Suk Lee successfully delivered a Keynote Address at The 7th International Conference on Food and Applied Bioscience 2024: Food and Biotechnology for a Sustainable and Bio-Circular-Green Economy, held on February 9, 2024, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.

Keynote Presentation Highlights

Topic: Study of Cellulose-Based Polymeric Hydrogels for Sustainable Food Packaging

Date: February 9, 2024

Venue: Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

In his keynote address, Prof. Lee discussed novel uses for polymeric hydrogels based on cellulose, emphasizing their potential as environmentally friendly materials for supporting sustainability in food packaging. With a focus on renewable resources and sustainable packaging choices, his presentation demonstrated how these hydrogels align with global efforts toward a bio-circular-green economy.

Food Packaging Lab members congratulates Prof. Lee on this prestigious achievement and for representing the department with excellence at this international forum.