Professor Nam Ki-hyun of the College of Liberal Arts at Kookmin University (President Jung Seung-ryul) has been selected for the 'Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist List 2024' to be presented by Professor John Lonnidis of Elsevier and Stanford University. This is a result that once again proves the excellence of the domestic biochemistry and molecular biology fields and international research capabilities.

Professor Nam Ki-hyun of Kookmin University is conducting research on the elucidation of biomacromolecular structures using X-ray crystallographic techniques. In particular, he is developing experimental techniques in the field of serial crystallography using X-ray free electron lasers (X-ray free electron lasers) and synchrotron X-rays, and conducting research on protein structures in an environment close to body temperature using these techniques. In addition, it is expanding into various research areas such as X-ray diffraction data analysis, radiation damage, and the use and verification of AI-based protein structure analysis.

Recently, he conducted a study titled “Dynamics of photo-conversion fluorescent proteins using time-resolved crystallography” with the support of the National Research Foundation of Korea. This is a study that uses serial femtosecond crystallography, a technique that uses X-ray free-electron lasers, to time-resolved the structural changes of chromophores in photoactive proteins. The various results generated during the study are expected to contribute to the advancement of research in related fields.

Professor Nam Ki-hyun said, “It is a great honor and reward as a researcher that the papers I have published have been cited and provided insights to other researchers,” and “I will continue to do my best to contribute to the development of science and technology in related fields by challenging new research.”