# Yun-Gu Kang - Ph.D. Student in Plant-Environmental Chemistry | Agricultural Scientist Source: https://hello.cv/yun-gukang Daejeon ## Links - Email - Phone ## About Highly accomplished Ph.D. student and Lab Analyst specializing in Plant-Environmental Chemistry and Agricultural Science, with a robust background in soil carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas mitigation, and sustainable fertilizer development. Leverages advanced analytical techniques, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive innovative research, contributing to impactful solutions for environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity. Eager to apply expertise in a research-intensive role focused on developing cutting-edge agricultural and environmental technologies. ## Work ### Lab Analyst | National Fertilizer Testing & Research Center, Institute of Agricultural Science Served as a Lab Analyst, conducting comprehensive analyses of fertilizers, compost, and biochar to support national agricultural research and technical consultation. - Performed precise physicochemical analyses on fertilizer, compost, and biochar samples, ensuring data accuracy for critical agricultural research projects. - Provided expert technical consultation on material properties, contributing to the quality control and development of agricultural inputs. - Supported multiple research initiatives by generating reliable analytical data, directly impacting studies on soil quality and crop productivity. ## Education ### Chungnam National University | Plant-Environmental Chemistry, Agricultural-Chemistry - Thesis: Assessment and Enhancement of Soil Carbon Stocks in Agricultural Lands: Integration of digital soil mapping and crop residue management strategies ### Chungnam National University | Plant-Environmental Chemistry, Agricultural-Chemistry - Thesis: Influence of Individual and Co-application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on NH3 Volatilization and Soil Quality ### Chungnam National University | Bio-Environmental Chemistry - Thesis: Effects of Varying Rates of Nitrogen and Biochar pH on NH3 Emissions and Chinese cabbage Yield ## Awards ### Best Oral-Presentation Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2025-01-01 Awarded for exceptional oral presentation of research findings. ### Best Poster-Presentation Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2025-01-01 Recognized for outstanding research presentation in soil science and fertilizer. ### Best Poster-Presentation Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2024-01-01 Recognized for outstanding research presentation in soil science and fertilizer. ### Best Oral-Presentation Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2024-01-01 Awarded for exceptional oral presentation of research findings. ### Excellence Award Chungnam National University Graduate School | 2024-01-01 Acknowledged for academic excellence at the graduate level. ### Excellence Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2024-01-01 Acknowledged for academic excellence in soil science and fertilizer research. ### Best Presentation Award International Conference on Agricultural Science & Research | 2024-01-01 Awarded for outstanding presentation at an international conference. ### Best Poster-Presentation Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2023-01-01 Recognized for outstanding research presentation in soil science and fertilizer. ### Best Presentation Award International Conference on Agricultural Science & Research | 2022-01-01 Awarded for outstanding presentation at an international conference. ### Excellence Award Chungnam National University Graduate School | 2022-01-01 Acknowledged for academic excellence at the graduate level. ### Best Poster-Presentation Award Korean Society of Soil Science & Fertilizer | 2021-01-01 Recognized for outstanding research presentation in soil science and fertilizer. ## Publications ### Optimizing Soil Organic Matter Removal Strategy for Accurate Microplastic Quantification in Agricultural Soils. Under Review Research focused on developing an optimized strategy for microplastic quantification in agricultural soils. ### Machine Learning-driven Estimation of Microplastic Percentage Yield for Rapid and Accurate Quantification. Under Review Investigated machine learning applications for rapid and accurate microplastic yield estimation. ### Development and Validation of Optimized Microplastic Extraction Protocol for Reclaimed Agricultural Soils. Under Review Focused on creating and validating an effective microplastic extraction protocol for reclaimed agricultural soils. ### Effect of Organic Fertilizers Mixed with Ginkgo Leaf Biochar on Lettuce Growth and Soil Chemical Properties. Environ. Res. Commun. Accepted Study on the impact of organic fertilizers combined with ginkgo leaf biochar on lettuce growth and soil properties. ### Identifying an Accurate and Efficient Approach to Soil Organic Matter Removal for Quantifying Microplastics in Agricultural Soils. Korean J. Agric. Sci. Accepted Researched effective methods for removing soil organic matter to improve microplastic quantification in agricultural soils. ### Short-term Effect of Biochar Application on Crop Productivity under Varying Soil pH Conditions. Korean J. Agric. Sci. Accepted Examined the short-term effects of biochar application on crop productivity under different soil pH conditions. ### Effects of Organic Fertilizer Combined with Rice Husk Biochar on Soil Quality and Crop Productivity. Agric. Environ. Sci. 44:180-187 Analyzed the combined effects of organic fertilizer and rice husk biochar on soil quality and crop productivity. ### Potential Role of Pyrolysis Temperature for Brewer's Spent Grain Biochar on Mitigating Ammonia Emissions from Urea-fertilized Soils. Korean J. Soil Sci. Fert. 58:190-201 Investigated the role of pyrolysis temperature in brewer's spent grain biochar for reducing ammonia emissions from urea-fertilized soils. ### Machine Learning Approach for Quantifying Methane Emissions from a Flooded Rice Paddy in Chungcheong province. Korean J. Soil Sci. Fert. 58:324-334 Developed a machine learning model to quantify methane emissions from flooded rice paddies in Chungcheong province. ### Evaluation of the Feasibility of Fertilizer Deep-placement for N2O mitigation and Soil Fertility improvement in Rice Paddies of Chungnam Provinces. Korean J. Soil Sci. Fert. 58:314-323 Assessed the effectiveness of fertilizer deep-placement in mitigating N2O emissions and enhancing soil fertility in rice paddies. ### Monitoring Soil Characteristics of the Saemangeum Reclaimed Agricultural Soils for Enhancing Upland Crop Productivity. Korean J. Agric. Sci. 52:223-231 Monitored soil characteristics in reclaimed agricultural soils to improve upland crop productivity. ### Synergy Effects of Silicate Fertilizer and Iron Slag: A Sustainable Approach for Mitigating Methane Emission in Rice Farming. Sci. Total Environ. 935:173392 Explored the synergistic effects of silicate fertilizer and iron slag for sustainable methane emission mitigation in rice farming. ### Pyrolysis Temperature and Time of Rice Husk Biochar Potentially Control Ammonia Emissions and Chinese Cabbage Yield from Urea-fertilized Soils. Sci. Rep. 14:5692 Investigated how pyrolysis temperature and time of rice husk biochar can control ammonia emissions and enhance Chinese cabbage yield. ### Ammonia Capture Kinetic, Capacity, and Prospect of Rice Husk Biochar Produced by Different Pyrolysis Conditions. Sci. Rep. 14:29910 Analyzed the ammonia capture kinetics and capacity of rice husk biochar produced under various pyrolysis conditions. ### Quantifying Soil Organic Matter for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management with Soil Color and Machine Learning Technique. Agron. J. 116:982-989 Developed methods for quantifying soil organic matter using soil color and machine learning for sustainable agricultural land management. ### Yield, functional properties and nutritional compositions of leafy vegetables with dehydrated food waste and Spent coffee Grounds. Appl. Biol. Chem. 67:22 Evaluated the yield, functional properties, and nutritional composition of leafy vegetables grown with dehydrated food waste and spent coffee grounds. ### Quantification of Methane Emissions in Rice Paddies: A Machine Learning Approach with Rice Cultivar and Transplanting Date. Korean J. Soil Sci. Fert. 57:331-343 Applied machine learning to quantify methane emissions in rice paddies based on rice cultivar and transplanting date. ### Effect of Poultry Manure Biochar on Soil Nutrition and Carbon Improvement in Saemangeum Reclaimed Soils. Korean J. Agric. Sci. 51:643-654 Investigated the impact of poultry manure biochar on soil nutrition and carbon content in reclaimed agricultural soils. ### Effect of Liquid Fraction from Livestock Manure on Short-term Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Cultivation. Korean J. Agric. Sci. 51:625-634 Studied the short-term effects of liquid livestock manure fraction on cucumber cultivation. ### Effect of Pyrolysis Conditions on Chemical Properties of Carbonized Rice Husks for Efficient NH4+ Adsorption. Appl. Biol. Chem. 66:45 Analyzed how pyrolysis conditions affect the chemical properties of carbonized rice husks for enhanced ammonia adsorption. ### Statistical Estimation of Soil Carbon Stocks in Chungcheong Province through Digital Soil Mapping and Multiple Linear Regression. Korean J. Soil Sci. Fert. 56:209-216 Utilized digital soil mapping and multiple linear regression for statistical estimation of soil carbon stocks in Chungcheong Province. ### Effects of Organic Amendments on Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Growth and Soil Chemical Properties in Acidic and Non-acidic Soils. Korean J. Agric. Sci. 50:713-721 Evaluated the impact of organic amendments on lettuce growth and soil chemical properties across different soil pH conditions. ### Evaluating Methane Emissions from Rice Paddies: A Study on the Cultivar and Transplanting Date. Sci. Total Environ. 902:166174 Investigated the factors of rice cultivar and transplanting date on methane emissions from rice paddies. ## Languages - Korean - English ## Skills ### Software Proficient - Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - R Studio - Python ### Analysis Techniques Proficient - Soil Analysis - Fertilizer Analysis - Biochar Analysis - Statistics - Modeling - Greenhouse Gas Analysis - Microplastic Analysis ## Projects ### Development of Manufacturing and Utilizing Techniques for Agricultural Residue-based Organic Fertilizer Led research funded by the Rural Development Administration to develop innovative techniques for producing and applying organic fertilizers derived from agricultural residues. ### Study on Physiology and Ecology of Rice Plants for Methane Reduction Conducted studies funded by the Rural Development Administration focusing on the physiological and ecological aspects of rice plants to reduce methane emissions. ### Study on Exploring Influence of Five Microbial Agents on Soil Environment and Crop Growth Executed a Syngenta-funded project to explore the impact of five distinct microbial agents on soil environment and crop growth. ### Development of Estimating or Predicting Technique for National Soil Carbon Stocks Engaged in a Rural Development Administration-funded project to develop advanced techniques for estimating and predicting national soil carbon stocks. ### Determination of Optimal Fertilization Rates for Prototypes and Influence on Soil Environment and Plant Growth Collaborated on a project funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) to determine optimal fertilization rates for new prototypes and their impact on soil and plant health. ### Development of Silicate Fertilizer with Enhanced Greenhouse Gas (CH4 & N2O) Reduction Capabilities Participated in a POSCO Co. Ltd-funded project focused on developing silicate fertilizers designed to reduce methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. ### Estimation and Inventory of Particulate Matter Emissions from Crop Production Using Biochar Participated in a Rural Development Administration-funded project to quantify particulate matter emissions from crop production and assess the role of biochar in mitigation. ### Development of Standardize Technique for Quality of Food Waste-based Composts Contributed to a Rural Development Administration-funded project focused on standardizing techniques for evaluating the quality of food waste-based composts. ## Source Read this profile on Hello.cv: https://hello.cv/yun-gukang Create your free profile at https://hello.cv