Introduction to KoSFoST and International Cooperation in Food Science between Japan and Korea

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Education

Ph. D. Rutgers University, 1997

MS. & BS. Seoul National University, 1992, 1990

Professional Experience

Professor, Ewha Womans University, 2000-present

Principal Scientist, Griffith Laboratories Company, 1999-2000,

　The Korean Society of Food Science and Technology (KoSFoST), founded in 1968, is a leading academic society dedicated to advancing food science and technology in Korea. Through its academic conferences, peer-reviewed journals, industry collaborations, and educational initiatives, KoSFoST plays a central role in bridging academia, government, and industry in the field of food science and technology. As global food systems face increasing challenges - from sustainability and functional foods to novel processing technologies - the importance of international collaboration continues to grow. In particular, since Japan and Korea share similar food cultures, scientific interests, and regional challenges, bilateral collaboration between JSFST and KoSFoST can be highly synergistic. The cooperation can be further strengthened through joint research initiatives, collaborative workshops, and student/researcher exchange programs. KoSFoST aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation by fostering deeper academic ties and innovation-driven partnerships.