Kwang Hun Lim

At East Carolina University's School of Chemistry, Professor Kwang Hun Lim is a valued member of the faculty, bringing his expertise in Biophysical Chemistry. His academic journey began with a PhD in Chemistry from SUNY-Stony Brook in 1999, setting the stage for his deep dive into the molecular world. Professor Lim's research particularly focuses on understanding how proteins can fold incorrectly and clump together, a process known to play a significant role in various neurodegenerative conditions.

Over the years, Professor Lim has made meaningful contributions to our scientific understanding of these intricate protein behaviors. His work is driven by a desire to reveal the precise details of protein misfolding and aggregation, with the hope that this knowledge will pave the way for new and effective ways to treat or even prevent debilitating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Beyond his work at East Carolina, Professor Lim has broadened his research perspective through notable visiting roles. He spent time at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2019 to 2020, engaging in collaborative projects with prominent researchers. More recently, since 2020, he has been involved with the Molecular Microscopy Consortium at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which has further enriched his research skills and opened doors for working across different scientific disciplines.

Professor Lim's commitment to pushing the boundaries of biophysical chemistry is clear through his many publications and presentations shared at conferences around the world. His efforts not only enrich the academic landscape but also carry significant potential for developing new therapeutic approaches aimed at tackling challenging neurodegenerative conditions.