About

Prof. Jeongwhui Hong

Jeongwhui Hong

Principal Investigator

jhong@jnu.ac.kr

Education
  • Ph.D., University of Idaho (USA)
    Advisor: Brian C. Small
  • M.S., Pukyong National University (South Korea)
    Advisor: Sungchul C. Bai
  • B.S., Gangneung-Wonju National University (South Korea)
Professional Experience
  • Postdoctoral Fellow — USDA & University of Maine, USA
    Advisors: Brian Peterson, Michael Habte-Tsion
  • Postdoctoral Fellow — University of Idaho, USA
    Advisor: Brian C. Small
Focus

Research areas

Nutritional Metabolism Nutrigenomics Physiology Sustainable Feed Development
Selected achievements

Research achievements

  • Evaluation of fishmeal and fish oil substitutes in fish feed
  • Development of functional products for fish immune enhancement
  • Analysis of feed ingredient impacts on the fish endocrine system
  • Analysis of essential amino acid and fatty acid requirements in fish
  • Study of climate change impacts on fish immunity and inflammatory response
Teaching

Representative courses

Aquaculture Feed Science and Experiment Freshwater Aquaculture and Experiment Marine Aquaculture and Experiment Aquatic Nutrition and Experiment Advanced Aquaculture Feed Science Advanced Aquatic Nutrition
Philosophy

What we believe in

Curiosity & Passion — Science begins with curiosity and grows with passion. We encourage bold questions, creative ideas, and the excitement of discovery.

Growth & Excellence — Research is a continuous journey of learning. We challenge ourselves to improve, innovate, and achieve the highest standards.

Collaboration & Enjoyment — A positive and engaging environment fuels innovation. We value teamwork, open discussions, and the joy of exploration.

"Education is not the learning of facts. It's rather the training of the mind to think."

— Albert Einstein

In our lab, we embrace this philosophy — research is not just about accumulating knowledge but about developing a way of thinking that leads to new discoveries and solutions. Our lab is not just a place for research — it's a space where curiosity drives discovery, passion fuels progress, and learning is both meaningful and enjoyable.