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Kwangwon Lee

Assistant Professor

Primary Research Areas

  • genetics
  • genomics
  • microbiology
  • molecular biology
  • molecular genetics
  • plant pathology

Graduate Fields

Research Focus

We study on three research themes; light regulation, circadian clock regulation, and disease development. These three main research themes are closely inter-related. Using model fungal systems, Neurspora crassa and Magnaporthe oryzae, we explore the roles of light (as a major environmental factor) and circadian clock (as a major endogenous signal) in complex fungal developments and behaviors including pathogenic interaction with plants.

Educational Background

  • Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 1997
  • M.S. Chicago State University, 1991
  • B. Eng. University of Suwon,1989