HAVE U EVER WONDERED WHY OUR TEAM WAS NAMED "UINCHEON"?

UIncheon stands for United Incheon.
We are a team of students from three universities in Incheon,
Incheon National University, Ghent University, and Inha University,
and we have been participating in IGEM since 2022.

Subin Kang

HP team manager
Incheon National University
Bioengineering 
                

Subin Kang

Hello, I'm Kang Su Bin! I feel delighted to be participating in the 2023 iGEM, as it allows me to broaden my perspective on bio and the world. I believe these valuable experiences will contribute to further growth and development. Nice to meet you!

Jun Hyeok Choe

HP team manager
Incheon National University
Nanobio-engineering
                

Jun Hyeok Choe

Hello, I am Jun Hyeok Choe, studying bio-engineering at Incheon National University. My specialty is brain engineering and I am studying stroke treatment. I'm very happy to challenge IGEM, and I'm looking forward to seeing many people in the same field. See you soon!!

Ji Seong Choi

HP team member
Incheon National University
Biological Science
                

Ji Seong Choi

Hello, I am Ji Seong Choi, a life science major at Incheon National University. I am interested in biosynthesis and microorganisms, so I joined iGEM because I heard that I would be conducting experiments using microalgae and presenting them myself. When I saw the first projects and experiments, I felt intimidated, but on the other hand, I wanted to do well, and I have a goal to conduct a project related to my own genetically engineered microalgae in the future.

Seung Chan Oh

Team vice leader, 
HP team leader
Ghent University
Molecular Biotechnology
                

Seung Chan Oh

Hi. It is my pleasure to participate into the iGEM competion this year again. Starting from nothing was not easy, but our team is getting better than the last year. Even though this is the last chance for me, I hope that the legacy of our team will continue to be passed on to the next generation to become a team that produces better results and a local community where students can freely research synthetic biology.

Jihye Kim

Wet lab member
Ghent University
Molecular Biotechnology
                

Jihye Kim

Hey everyone! I'm Jihye, a molecular biotechnology major at Ghent University. I'm thrilled to be part of iGEM for the second time! Participating in this project has broadened my perspective in the field, providing me with valuable experience that I wouldn't have gained without iGEM.

Jungkuk Park

Team vice leader,
Wet lab Leader 
Ghent University
Molecular Biotechnology
                

Jungkuk Park

Hi, my name is Jungkuk! I joined iGEM because I was very interested and wanted to learn and practice more about genetic engineering. I like listening music, watching movies, and working though experimental problems!

Min Young Ku

Wet lab member
Incheon National University
Bioengineering 
                

Min Young Ku

Hello!! I am MinYoung Ku, a student at Incheon National University. I learned about the Ulncheon team where college students gathered in Incheon along with IGEM promotional posters at Incheon National University building. It made my heart beat when I saw the contents of the biological blockade to treat sewage using microorganisms. So I joined this project and conducted various experiments. Through this experience, I took pride in being able to have a positive impact on the community and the world as a Bioengineering Student.

Byung Seon Bok

Wet lab member
Inha University
Biological engineering 
                

Byung Seon Bok

Hello, I'm Byeong Sun Bok, biological engineering major at Inha University. I thought it would be a very good experience for me to participate in a competition in which various college students not only in Korea but also around the world can come up with great ideas and introduce them using synthetic biology in various fields. I became interested in the topic of biocontainment, which I did not know well before, and felt very rewarding and fun in that it helped design such a system that would actually help society at the undergraduate level. In addition, it was a good opportunity to take on new challenges by participating in various tasks such as logo design and video production with the HP team as well as experiments.

Chulho Shin

HP team co-leader, 
Wet lab Member
Incheon National University
Nanobio-engineering 
                

Chulho Shin

I'm undergraduate in Incheon National University. My motive for coming in this team is that I love to be active especially about biology. Doing this project, talking and sharing ideas with people helped a lot.

Wonah Jeong

Wet lab member
Inha University
Biological science
                

Wonah Jeong

Hi, I am a junior student studying Biology at Inha University. I joined iGEM to get hands-on experience in synthetic biology and explore creative biological ideas for solving real-world problems. I think the process of experimenting and modifying our projects is very meaningful, and I’m really looking forward to participating in the Paris Jamboree. In my free time, I usually watch sitcoms and go swimming.

Jun Young Chun

Team Leader
Incheon National University
Molecular medical biology
                

Jun Young Chun

Greetings, iGEM innovators! I'm thrilled to have collaborated with Seung Chan to form Team UIncheon. My passion lies in bio-engineering startups that drive real-world innovations. Through iGEM, I've honed my team building, problem-solving, and organizational skills, expanding my capabilities. This year, my goal is to lead our team in achieving our project's objectives, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. I'm committed to contributing to synthetic biology with safety and sustainability in mind. Duty calls, but before I go, I encourage you to embrace the challenges of startups! It's a journey of growth(suffering) and endless inspiration(pain)!

Hyeonsoo Jeong

HP Team member
Incheon National University
Molecular medical biology
                

Hyeonsoo Jeong

Hi, I'm a freshman studying biological engineering from Incheon, South Korea! I joined iGEM to learn different approaches to world problem using synthetic biology and it seemed really worthwhile! In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and listening to music.

Jun Young Kim

Dry lab leader
Incheon National University
Mechanical engineering
                

Jun Young Kim

Hello. My name is Junyoung Kim and I'm in charge of the dry lab at this year's iGEM. I am so happy to be here in Incheon, Korea, organizing iGEM and leading the competition. I take great pride in applying automation technology to microalgae filters, which I dreamed of while majoring in mechanical engineering. I look forward to showing good results.

Hyo Jun Lim

Dry lab member
Incheon National University
Mechanical engineering
                

Hyo Jun Lim

Hello. I'm Hyojun Lim, a mechanical engineering student. I joined iGEM because I want to experience and learn a lot by working on projects with different people. In my spare time, I mainly spend my time listening to music and reading novels.

Minseung Kang

Dry lab member
Incheon National University
Mechanical engeeniring
                

Minseung Kang

Hello, my name is Minseung Kang from Team UIncheon. I am a team member majoring in mechanical engineering, and I will be working on the hardware side of the project in this iGEM. I think iGEM is a great opportunity to meet various people and gain various experiences. Therefore, I will do my best to create better results.

PI

Prof. Sungho Jang

Incheon National University
Bioengineering
                          

Prof. Sungho Jang

Prof. Dr. Sungho Jang serves as the principal investigator (PI) of our team. We express our sincere appreciation for his generous provision of the laboratory, financial support, and valuable research guidance. Furthermore, we extend our gratitude to the members of his lab who willingly agreed to share their lab space.