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Kiri Choi | Principal Investigator
Kiri Choi is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Biological Sciences at Keimyung University. His research focuses on the intersection of biological structure and dynamic function, spanning from biochemical networks to brain circuits. Before joining Keimyung University, he was awarded Swartz Foundation Fellowship for Theoretical Neuroscience to investigate olfactory coding and odor-guided navigation under the supervision of Thierry Emonet at Yale University. He served as a Research Fellow at KIAS (Korea Institute for Advanced Study) under the supervision of Changbong Hyeon, studying the structural and connective features of the Drosophila olfactory system. He received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Washington under the advice of Herbert Sauro, where he worked on the fundamental principle of biochemical reaction networks models. He received his BS in Physics (Biophysics) from the same university.
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ORCID Dongheon Lee | Undergraduate Student
Dongheon Lee is an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at Keimyung University. He joined the lab to pursue his interest in neuroscience, specializing in experimental biology using Drosophila models. He is dedicated to mastering practical laboratory skills. His personal interests include growing plants, fishing, and photography.
Gyumin Lee | Undergraduate Student
Gyumin Lee is an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at Keimyung University, where she is pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Driven by her interest in Bio-AI, she joined Professor Kiri Choi’s laboratory to explore the intersection of computing and biology. She is currently focusing on AI-driven research automation to innovate laboratory processes. In her free time, she listens to music to recharge and recover from her academic projects.
Hyunmin Ju | Undergraduate Student
Hyunmin Ju is an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at Keimyung University. He is passionate about uncovering the fundamental mechanisms of life, with a specific focus on cancer research using Drosophila as a model system. Outside of the lab, he recharges by listening to music, watching movies, and playing RPGs.
Junwoo Shin | Undergraduate Student
Junwoo Shin is an undergraduate researcher at Keimyung University, majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Chemistry. Since joining the laboratory in January 2026, he has been studying Compressed Sensing and image reconstruction algorithms under the supervision of Professor Kiri Choi. His academic interests also include Graph Theory. He is a big supporter of Daegu FC and enjoys playing sports, watching games, and taking photographs with his Minolta X-300 film camera.
Jieun Min | Undergraduate Student
Ji-eun Min is a student in the Department of Biological Sciences at Keimyung University, currently learning research under Professor Kiri Choi. She is interested in combining molecular biology and computational biology to analyze biological phenomena at the molecular level. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music.
Hojeong Shin | Undergraduate Student
HoJeong Shin is an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Biological Science at Keimyung University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of biology and technology, specifically in AI-driven analysis and computational biology. She aims to bridge the gap between biological theory and computational application. In her free time, she stays consistent with her fitness routine.
Hyosang Bae | Undergraduate Student
Hyosang Bae is an undergraduate researcher and a junior in the Department of Life Sciences at Keimyung University. His research interest lies in experimental biology using Drosophila as a model system, which led him to join the laboratory. Beyond his academic pursuits, he enjoys watching documentaries, gaming, and reading novels. He is currently focusing on gaining hands-on experience in biological experiments and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of life sciences
Seoyoung Kim | Undergraduate Student
Seoyoung Kim is an undergraduate student in the Department of Life Sciences at Keimyung University. She is particularly interested in neuroscience and bioinformatics, focusing on understanding how biological systems process and analyze information. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing and recharging to maintain a balanced academic life.
Jinseok Byeon | Undergraduate Student
Jinseok Byun is an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Life Science at Keimyung University, where he is also pursuing a degree in Statistics. His research interests lie at the intersection of Neuroscience and AI, with a particular focus on Olfactory AI. Driven by his core vision of becoming a 'Heart Toucher,' he aspires to be a researcher who heals the human body through advanced technology and the human soul through poetry. Outside of his academic pursuits, he finds true happiness in writing poetry
and starting his day with a morning run 
and starting his day with a morning run 🚀Join Us
We are looking for students with backgrounds in Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering! If you are interested in AI, olfaction, neuroscience, biochemical reaction networks, dynamical systems, or fruit flies 🪰, we want to hear from you.
You do not need a background in Biology, but you must be curious about how biological systems work.
Please email kirichoi(at)kmu.ac.kr with your CV and a brief statement of interest (1 paragraph).
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