• Office: 고려대학교 생명과학관 서관 515호


• 식물환경조절공학실험실 (KUCEP): 고려대학교 생명과학관 서관 L514호


• Office: Life Science West-Building Rm 515


• Controlled Environment for Plant Production Lab (KUCEP): Life Science West-Buildling Rm L514

Education

PhD - The University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia, USA

• • PhD, Major in Horticulture
• • Dissertation topic: Water relations of bedding plants: water use, drought physiology, and gene expression
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MS - Korea University – Seoul, Korea

• • Master of Science in Agriculture, Major in Floriculture
• • Thesis subject: Changes in leaf color of Hedera helix, Hypoestes phyllostachya, and Pilea cadierei under various indoor light intensity
   

BS - Korea University – Seoul, Korea

• • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Department of Horticultural Science, College of Natural Resources
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Work and Professional Experience

• • Professor, 2015–Present, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
• • Secretary General, 2023–Present, International Symposium on Light in Horticulture 2024, ISHS
• • International Chair, 2022–Present, Korean Society for Bio-Environmental Control
• • Information Chair, 2022–Present, Korean Society for People, Plants, and Environment
• • • Secretary General, 2020–Present, Asian Society of Greenhouse Horticulture and Plant Factory
  • • Advisory committee, 2020–Present, Gardening Policy, Korean Forest Service
    
    • Visiting Scholar, 2023–2024, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
  • • Advisory committee, 2018–2020, Seoul Rose Festival, Jungnang-Gu, Seoul
• • Secretary General, 2018–2019, International Symposium on Flower Bulbs and Herbaceous Perennials 2019, ISHS
• • Advisory committee, 2017–2019, Seoul Metropolitan Landscape Architect
• • • Assistant Professor, 2013–2015, Pai Chai University, Daejeon, South Korea
• • • Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2011–2013, University of Maryland
  • • Graduate Research Assistant, 2007–2011, University of Georgia
  • • President of Korean Student Association, 2009–2010, University of Georgia
  • • Vice President of Horticulture Graduate Student Association, 2008–2009, University of Georgia
  • • Volunteer Service in IHC 2006, Seoul, Korea (Aug 2006)
  • • Korea Overseas Volunteer in the Philippines (Aug 2002–Feb 2005
  •  - Horticulturist. Provincial Agriculturist Office, Negros Oriental, the Philippines
  •  - Korea International Cooperation Agency
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• Journal Editors / Editorial Board

• • Associate Editor, 2017–Present, Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology
• • Editorial Board, 2016–Present, Korean Society for Bio-Environmental Control
• • Editorial Board, 2016–Present, Korean Society for People, Plants, and Environment
• • Editorial Board, 2016–Present, Korean Society for Floricultural Science
• • Editorial Board, 2015–Present, Korean Society for Horticultural Science
• • Editor in Cheif, The 3rd International Orchid Symposium 2018, ISHS
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2024

• Lee J, Kim J (2024) Modification of Hilhorst model for saturated extract electrical conductivity estimation of coir using frequency domain reflectometry sensors – A laboratory study. Agric Water Manag 297:108836 doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2024.108836 [corresponding author, SCIE]

   

  2023

  • Park JU, An SK, Kim J (2023) Far-red light affects stomatal opening and evapotranspiration of sweet basil. Horticulturae 9:1095. doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9101095 [corresponding author, SCIE]

     

  Nam S, Hong C, An SK, Kim J (2023) Low substrate water content is efficient for the performance of Ficus pumila ‘Variegata’ indoors. Hortic Environ Biotechnol 64: 583-591. doi.org/10.1007/s13580-023-00514-1 [corresponding author, SCIE]

   

  Lee SY, Jang EJ, Kim J (2023) Analysis of horticultural activity programs in research articles on horticultural therapy for children in Korean journals. J People Plants Environ 26(3):233-245. doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2023.26.3.233 [corresponding author, SCOPUS]

   

  Kim JH, Jang EJ, Kim J (2023) Awareness, usage patterns, and preferences of consumers for flower subscription services in Korea. Flower Res J 31:220-231. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2023.31.4.05 [corresponding author, KCI]

   

  Oh HM, Jang EJ, Kim J (2023) Perception and usage patterns of Korean floral industry workers on domestic online cut flower wholesale platforms. Flower Res J 34:241-252. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2023.31.4.07 [corresponding author, KCI]

   

   

2022

• Kang SH, Kim JE, Zhen S, Kim J (2022) Mild-intensity UV-A radiation applied over a long duration can improve the growth and phenolic contents of sweet basil. Front Plant Sci 13:858433. doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.858433 [corresponding author, SCIE]

   

  Rock RR, An SK, Kim J (2022) Optimum moisture conditions for English lavender cuttings are drier for root development than shoot development. Horticulturae 8:753. doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8080753 [corresponding author, SCIE]

   

  Lee JH, Hong JW, An SK, Kim J (2022) Office workers’ perceptions of office indoor plant rental services. J People Plants Environ 25:1-11. doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2022.25.1.1 [corresponding author, SCOPUS]

   

  Lee K, Kim J, Lee J, Kim J (2022) Comparisons of soil water retention characteristics and FDR sensor calibration of field soils in Korean orchards. J Bio-Environ Control 31:401-408. doi.org/10.12791/KSBEC.2022.31.4.401 [corresponding author, KCI]

   

  Kim J, Baek J, Kim J (2022) Investigation of automated nutrient solution feeding variables based on the slab weight for efficient water and nutrient management of paprika production. Life Sci Nat Resour Res 30:67-75. doi.org/10.33147/LSNRR.2022.30.1.67 [corresponding author]

   

  Im SY, Hong JW, Jang EJ, Kim J (2022) Comparisons of consumer and seller perceptions of the use of the open price system in flower shops. Flower Res J 30:211-219. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2022.30.4.06 [corresponding author, KCI]

   
   

  2021

  • Rhie YH, Nam S, Kim J (2021) Seed germination and seedling growth of four bedding plants in substrate containing coal bottom ash mixed with coir dust. Agronomy 2021, 11, 1902. doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11101902 [corresponding author, SCIE]

     

    Oh SI, Kim J, Lee AK (2021) Comparison of shelf life and quality of potted hydrangea ‘Speedy Red’ under different abscisic acid spray concentrations. Hortic Sci Technol 39:615-624. doi.org/10.7235/HORT.20210055 [co-first author, SCIE]

     

    An SK, Lee HB, Kim J, Kim KS (2021) Soil moisture sensor-based automated irrigation of Cymbidium under various substrate conditions. Sci Hortic 286, 110133. doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110133 [corresponding author, SCIE]

     
  Lee C, Kim J (2021) Water absorption analysis of a peat-perlite horticultural substrate in response to various subirrigation conditions using a thermal imaging camera. Hortic Environ Biotechnol 62:537-545. doi.org/10.1007/s13580-021-00338-x [corresponding author, SCIE]
   
  Lim S, Kim J (2021) Light quality affects water use of sweet basil by changing its stomatal development. Agronomy 2021, 11, 303. doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11020303 [corresponding author, SCIE]
   
  • An SK, Lee HB, Kim J, Kim KS (2021) Efficient water management for cymbidium grown in coir dust using a soil moisture sensor-based automated irrigation system. Agronomy 2021, 11, 41. doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11010041 [co-author, SCIE]
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  An SY, Hong JW, Jang EJ, Kim J (2021) Comparison of stress relieving effects of horticultural therapy programs between judging and perceiving personality types among female undergraduate students. J People Plants Environ 24:63-73. doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2021.24.1.63 [corresponding author, SCOPUS]
   
  Joo H, Hong JW, Kim J (2021) Comparison of recognition of Korean domestic and international floral design certificates based on certificate acquisition status. Flower Res J 29:71-82. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2021.29.2.04 [corresponding author, KCI]
  
   

• 2020

  • Nam S, Kang S, Kim J (2020) Maintaining a constant soil moisture level can enhance the growth and phenolic content of sweet basil better than fluctuating irrigation. Agric Water Manag 238:106203. doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106203 [corresponding author, SCIE]
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  Park SY, Kim J, Oh MM (2020) Determination of adequate substrate water content for mass production of a high value-added medicinal plant, Crepidiastrum denticulatum (Houtt.) Pak & Kawano. Agronomy 2020, 10, 388. doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10030388 [co-first author, SCIE]
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  Jang J, Hong JW, Kim J (2020) Career development of upper elementary students through

  STEAMS-based gardening programs. J People Plants Environ 23:221-231. doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2020.23.2.221 [corresponding author, SCOPUS]

   

  Lee JE, Hong JW, Kim J (2020) Current status and parents’ perception on horticultural activity programs for preschoolers in Korea. J People Plants Environ 23:55-65. doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2020.23.1.55 [corresponding author, SCOPUS]

   
   

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  2018

• Rhie YH, Kang S, Kim DC, Kim J (2018) Production traits of garden mums subjected to various substrate water contents at a commercial production farm. Hortic J 87:389-394. doi.org/10.2503/hortj.OKD-131 [corresponding author, SCI]
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Rhie YH, Kang S, Choi JM, Kim J (2018) Physical and chemical properties of bottom ash and coir dust mix used as horticultural substrates. Hortic Sci Technol 36:161-171. doi.org/10.12972/kjhst.20180017 [corresponding author, SCIE]

 

• Chung YS, Kim J, Kim C (2018) Breeding of lignocellulosic bioethanol feedstock. J Crop Sci Biotechnol 21:1-12. doi.org/10.1007/s12892-017-0175-0 [co-corresponding author, SCOPUS]
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  Sang MK, Jeong JJ, Kim J, Kim KD (2018) Growth promotion and root colonisation in pepper plants by phosphate-solubilising Chryseobacterium sp. strain ISE14 that suppresses Phytophthora blight. Ann Appl Biol 172:208-223. doi.org/10.1111/aab.12413 [co-corresponding author, SCI]

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  Nam S, Lee DH, Kim J (2018) Effect of substrate volumetric water content on performance of Ardisia pusilla grown in indoor conditions. Flower Res J 26:124-131. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2018.26.3.06 [corresponding author, KCI]
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  • An HS, Hong J, Jang EJ, Lee A, Kim J (2018) Current status and recognition of floral preservatives in Korean flower shops. Flower Res J 26:209-215. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2018.26.4.06 [corresponding author, KCI]
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• 2017

• Rhie YH, Kang S, Kim J (2017) Substrate water content influences the flowering of Doritaenopsis Queen Beer 'Mantefon'. HortScience 52:1823-1828. doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12092-17 [corresponding author, SCI]
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• Rhie YH, Kim J (2017) Changes in physical properties of various coir dust and perlite mixes and their capacitance sensor VWC calibrations. HortScience 52:162-166. doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI11362-16 [corresponding author, SCI]
   
• Nam S, Rhie YH, Kim J (2017) Effect of substrate volumetric water content levels on rooting and growth of hydrangea cuttings. Flower Res J 25:47-53. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2017.25.2.02 [corresponding author, KCI]
   
• Park H, Jang E, Kim J (2017) Cognitive reactions and emotional effects on table floral decorations in party catering. J People Plants Environ 20:45-53. doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2017.20.1.045 [corresponding author, KCI]
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  Yun ES, Pak CH, Kim JY (2017) Effect of English lessons with horticultural activities on interest and confidence of English study of elementary school students. J Kor Floral Art Design 36:59-71. [corresponding author, KCI]

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2016

• Rhie YH, Kim J, Lee SY, Kim KS (2016) Non-deep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica Thunb.). Sci Hortic 210:180-187. doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2016.07.022 [co-first author, SCI]
   
• Kim HJ, Kim J, Yun DL, Kim KS, Kim YJ (2016) Growth and flowering of Doritaenopsis Queen Beer ‘Mantefon’ as affected by different potting substrates. Hortic J 85:360-365. doi.org/10.2503/hortj.MI-133 [co-first author, SCI]
   
• Kwon MH, Kim J, Seo C, Lee CW, Jang EJ, Lee WK (2016) Education programs in public children’s gardens in the United States. HortTechnology 26:70-82. doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.26.1.70 [SCIE]
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2015

• Kwon MH, Seo C, Kim J, Kim M, Pak CH, Lee WK (2015) Current status of children’s gardens within public gardens in the United States. HortTechnology 25:671-680. doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.25.5.671 [SCIE]
   
• Oh JH, Min BH, Kim DC, Kim J (2015) Effect of pinching and daminozide spray on growth and flowering of two garden mum cultivars ‘Candy Ball’ and ‘Fancy Ball’. Flower Res J 23:144-150. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2015.23.3.24 [KCI]
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2014

• Kim J (2014) Efficient irrigation through soil moisture sensor based automated irrigation system in ornamental plant production. Flower Res. J. 22: 48-53. doi.org/10.11623/frj.2014.22.2.2 [corresponding author, KCI]
   
• Starry O, Lea-Cox JD, Kim J, van Iersel MW (2014) Photosynthesis and water use by two sedum species in green roof substrate. Environ Exp Bot 107:105-112. doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2014.05.014 [SCI]
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  Kim SJ, Lee CH, Kim J, Kim KS (2014) Phylogenetic analysis of Korean native chrysanthemum species based on morphological characteristics. Sci Hortic 175: 278-289. doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2014.06.018 [SCI]
   
• Kim SJ, Ha TJ, Kim J, Chang DC, Kim KS (2014) Classification of Korean Chrysanthemum species based on volatile compounds using cluster analysis and principal component analysis. J Kor Soc Appl Biol Chem 57:789-796. doi.org/10.1007/s13765-014-4162-5 [SCIE]
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  Kim SJ, Ha TJ, Kim J, Nam JH, Yoo DL, Suh JT, Kim KS (2014) Volatile flavor compounds in the leaves of fifteen taxa of Korean native chrysanthemum species. Kor J Hortic Sci Technol 32:558-570. doi.org/10.1007/s13765-014-4162-5 [SCIE]
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  Kim J, Lea-Cox JD, Chappell M, van Iersel MW (2014) Wireless sensors networks for optimization of irrigation, production, and profit in ornamental production. Acta Hortic 1037: 643-649. doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2014.1037.82 [SCOPUS]
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  Jang HS, Kim J, Kim KS, Pak CH (2014) Human brain activity and emotional responses to plant color stimuli. Color Res Appl 39:307-316. doi.org/10.1002/col.21788 [SCI]
   

2013

• Yang EM, Kang HM, Kim JM, Kim J, Jang HS, Pak CH (2013) Changes in perceived colors of cut roses under florist shop lighting. J Jpn Soc Hortic Sci 82:170-178. doi.org/10.2503/jjshs1.82.170 [SCI]
   

2012

• Kim J, Malladi A, van Iersel MW (2012) Physiological and molecular responses to drought in petunia: the importance of stress severity. J Exp Bot 63:6335-6345. doi.org/10.1093/jxb/ers285 [SCI]
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  Kim J, Kang SW, Pak CH, Kim MS (2012) Changes in leaf variegation and coloration of English ivy and polka dot plant under various indoor light intensity. HortTechnology 22:49-55. doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.22.1.49 [SCIE]
   

2011

• Kim J, van Iersel MW (2011) Slowly-developing drought stress increases photosynthetic acclimation of Catharanthus roseus. Physiol Plant 143:166-177. doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3054.2011.01493.x [SCI]
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  Kim J, van Iersel MW, Burnett S (2011) Estimating daily water use of two petunia cultivars based on plant and environmental factors. HortScience 46:1287-1293. doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.46.9.1287 [SCI]
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  Kim J, van Iersel MW (2011) Abscisic acid drenches can reduce water use and extend shelf life of Salvia splendens. Sci Hortic 127:420-423. doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2010.10.020 [SCI]
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  Ogden AB, Kim J, Radcliffe CA,  van Iersel MW, Donovan LA, Sugiyama A (2011) Leaf and bud temperatures of southern highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) inside high tunnels. Acta Hortic 893:1319-1325. doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2011.893.155 [SCOPUS]

Research

Controlled Environment for Plant Production

• - Automated Irrigation / Fertigation System through Soil Moisture Sensors
• - Horticultural Substrate Water Dynamics
• - ICT (Information Communication Technology) Application in Horticultural Crop Production
• - Plant Best Management/Maintenance System Development
• - Plant Factory / Vertical Farming / Indoor Agriculture
• - Smart Farming / Smart Agriculture
• - LED Artificial Light Effects on Plant Growth and Secondary Metabolites
• - Plant Propagation with Controlled Environment

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• Urban Horticulture and Gardening

  - Urban Horticulture

• - Consumer Horticulture
• - Ornamental Plant Industry in Korea
  - Horticultural Therapy
• - IoT Gardening Management System

Undergraduate Courses

• LIBT240 Plant Propagation
• LIBT367 Plant Factory (Controlled Environment for Plant Production)
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Graduate Courses

• PBR503 Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design
• PBP602 Plant Physiology and Ecology for Horticultural Crops
• PBP812 Advanced Protected Horticulture
• JDI526 Research Methods
• JDI530 Plant Physiology for Horticultural Crops

Current Members

Research Professors

• - Eugene Jang (PhD KU, 2021-Present)
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Graduate Students

• - Jiup Park (PhD course after Master, 2021-Present)

• - Sueon Lee (PhD course after Master, 2021-Present)

  - Jaebeom Lee (PhD course after Master, 2021-Present)

• • - Jongkyun Kim (Master&PhD Course, 2021-Present)

• - Seonghyun Oh (Master Course, 2022-Present)

 

Alumni

Research Professors

• - Yong Ha Rhie (PhD SNU, 2016-2017), Currently professor at Pai Chai University
• - Joon Woo Lee (PhD SNU, 2019-2020), Currently professor at JeonBuk National University
• - Jong Won Hong (PhD KU, 2018-2021)
• - Sung Kwang An (PhD SNU, 2021-2022), Currently professor at Pusan National University
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Graduate Students

• - Seonhwan Kang (Master Course, 2015-2018), Currently PhD student at Texas A&M, USA

• - Suyun Nam (Master Course, 2017-2019), Currently PhD student at Univ. Georgia, USA
• - Chanhyeong Lee (Master Course, 2018-2020), Curretly working in CJ with Vertical Farming 
• - Sungeun Lim (Master Course, 2019-2021), Currently PhD student at Purdue Univ. USA
• - Ryan Rock (Master Course, 2020-2022), Currently working as a teacher in Barbados

• - Kiram Lee (Master Course, 2021-2023), Currently working in Kyung Nong for IPM

• • - Kyungmin Lee (Master Course, 2022-2024), Currently working in KIST

• - Sun Hee Ryu (PhD Course, 2016-Present), Currently workng in Seoul Botanical Garden
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Undergraduate Students

- Kijun Kwon (KU Biotechnology, 2011), Currently working in Samsung Biologics

• - Donghyun Lee (KU Biotechnology, 2012), Currently working in KT&G
• - Sujin Kim (KU Life Science, 2015), Currently studying at Division of Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University
• - Mingyo Cha (KU Biotechnology, 2016), Currently working in Center for Microbial Test
• - Jieun Kim (KU Biotechnology, 2016), Currently studying at KU Division of Biotechnology as a senior