Dankook University Vice President Kim Wook (professor of life sciences) received a presidential citation at the ‘12th Korean Scientific Investigation Awards.’
First introduced in 2005, the Korean Scientific Investigation Awards recognizes those who have contributed to the advancement of scientific investigations and awards science in police work to lay the foundation for human rights protection of the Korean people.
▶ KimWook, Vice President
DKU professor Kim Wook was selected as the recipient in the area of forensic sciences and received the presidential citation. Professor Kim Wook was honored for his service as the chairman of the Korean Society of Forensic Science, the Korean Society of DNA Investigation, advisor to the National Forensic Service and the National Police Agency, member of the DNA identity database management committee and other activities that have helped develop the field of forensic science in Korea.
Professor Kim was appointed to Dankook University in 1988 and has carried out educational research on genetics and evolutionary biology. He has mainly focused on molecular biologic studies to gain a clear understanding on the origin of mankind and how the Korean people were formed. Kim also works on academic activities such as DNA typing based on DNA profiling and studies on genetic variations.