Professor Seo Kwonil of Dong-A University Receives Academic Award from the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution

Dong-A University (President Lee Haewoo) announced on September 4 that Professor Seo Kwonil from the Department of Food Biotechnology has received the Academic Award at the 46th International Conference of the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution in 2025.

The 46th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution was held from August 27 to 29 at The Ocean Hotel & Resort in Yeosu.

Founded in 1992, the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution (President Kang Sungkuk) has more than 2,500 members and is a leading academic society known for active research exchanges, particularly in the fields of food processing and storage. Each year, the society selects members who have achieved outstanding research accomplishments through academic activities and presents them with the Academic Award.

Professor Seo has served as a faculty member at Dong-A University for over 30 years, publishing more than 200 papers in domestic and international journals and registering over 40 patents in the field of functional food development. He has also contributed to the advancement of food science by commercializing many of his research achievements.

At this event, Professor Seo delivered a special lecture sharing his research experiences and achievements, focusing on topics such as "Reflections on 30 Years as a Professor in the Food Processing Laboratory" and "Development of Functional Processed Foods Using Surplus Agricultural Products."

Professor Seo stated, "It is very meaningful to receive such a significant award as I am concluding my university career," and added, "I would like to thank the graduate students and researchers who dedicated themselves to research with me during my professorship, as well as the university for its generous support."

Previously, Professor Seo received the Academic Grand Prize from the Korean Society for Life Science (2022), a commendation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (2018), and the Excellent Paper Award from the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (2019).

Professor Kwonil Seo of Dong-A University is receiving the Academic Award at the International Conference of the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution.

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