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Sung Woo Kim, Ph.D.
WNR Distinguished Professor
University Faculty Scholar
Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University
116 Polk Hall, Box 7621, 120 W Broughton Dr, Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: (919)513-1494 Fax: (919)515-6884 Email: sungwoo_kim@ncsu.edu

  • Education
    • Post-Doc. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Animal Nutrition, 1999-2000 (Advisor: Dr. Robert A Easter)
    • Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Animal Nutrition, 1995-1999 (Advisor: Dr. Robert A Easter)
    • M.S. Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Animal Nutrition, 1993-1995 (Advisor: Dr. In K Han)
    • B.S. Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Animal Science, 1989-1993
  • Academic Positions
    • William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, 2024 to present, North Carolina State University
    • University Faculty Scholar, Office of the Chancellor, 2013 to present, North Carolina State University
    • Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, 2012 to present, North Carolina State University
    • Physiology Faculty, Physiology Graduate Program, 2011 to present, North Carolina State University
    • Biotechnology Faculty, Biotechnology Program, 2011 to present, North Carolina State University
    • Nutrition Faculty, Interdepartmental Nutrition Graduate Program, 2007 to present, North Carolina State University
    • Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, 2007 to 2012, North Carolina State University
    • Associate Professor, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, 2007, Texas Tech University
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, 2001 to 2007, Texas Tech University
    • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Animal Sciences, 1999 to 2000, University of Illinois
    • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Animal Sciences, 1995 to 1999, University of Illinois
    • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Animal Science, 1993 to 1995, Seoul National University
  • Adjunct Academic Positions
    • Adjunct Professor College of Animal Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, China, 2015 to 2020
    • Adjunct Professor Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 2015 to 2025
    • Faculty Affiliate Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 2011 to 2016
    • Adjunct Professor Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Changsha, China 2009 to 2014
    • Adjunct Professor College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, China, 2009 to 2012
    • Adjunct Professor College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 2006 to 2015
    • Adjunct Professor Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, 2005 to present
  • Honors and Awards
    • AAAS Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2026
    • Advisory Group Korea Technology Advisory Group, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), 2025 – present
    • Appointment, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, 2024-present
    • Most Cited Paper, The most cited top 10 papers (#1, #3, and #4) in Journal of Animal Science in 2022-2023 (https://academic.oup.com/jas/pages/high-impact-research-from-journal-of-animal-science), 2024
    • Visiting Professor Universidade De São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil, 2024
    • Award Best Paper Award, Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Taipei, Taiwan, 2023
    • Distinguished Scientist Shanxi Agricultural University, Shanxi, China, 2020
    • Award American Feed Industry Association Award in Non-Ruminant Nutrition Research – American Society of Animal Science, 2017
    • Award Harry C. Kelly Memorial Fund for US Japan Scientific Cooperation. Office of International Affairs, North Carolina State University, 2016
    • Award Outstanding Presentation Award, The 3rd International Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture for Subtropical Regions. 2015
    • Leader Group Mentor Korea Innovation Center, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, Republic of Korea, 2014 – 2024
    • University Faculty Scholar Office of the Chancellor, North Carolina State University, 2013
    • Award Gertrude M. Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology, North Carolina State University, 2012
    • Promotion Full professor, North Carolina State University, 2012.
    • Award Vernon R. Young International Award for Amino Acid Research. American Society for Nutrition, 2010
    • Award AJAS/CAPI Outstanding Research Award. Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, 2008
    • Award Early Career Achievement Award. American Society of Animal Science, 2008
    • NRI-National Impacts, USDA-National Research Initiatives National Impacts, 2008.
      http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/impact/nri_impacts.html
    • Award National Pork Board Research Innovation Award. American Society of Animal Science-Southern Section, 2008
    • Tenure & Promotion Associate Professor, Texas Tech University, 2007.
    • Award, Outstanding Young Scientist Research Award. American Society of Animal Science-Southern Section, 2007.
    • Honorary Scientist Rural Development Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Korea, 2006 to 2012
    • Award, Big XII Faculty Award, Texas Tech University, 2006.
    • Award, New Faculty Research Award, CANSR Texas Tech University, June 2002.
    • Award, Big XII Faculty Award, Texas Tech University, 2001.
    • Member, Phi-Kappa-Phi, The Honor Society, 1998-present.
    • Award, Graduate College Travel Award, Graduate College University of Illinois, 1998.
    • Member, Gamma-Sigma-Delta, The Honor Society of Agricultural Sciences, 1997-present.
    • Fellowship Award, Yang-Young Foundation, Sam-Yang Group, 1993-1995.
    • Scholarship, Seoul National University, 1991, 1993.
  • Other Professional Activities

<Journal>

    • Section Editor-in-Chief  Animals, 2026 – present
    • Senior Editor               Microbiome Research Reports, 2025 – present
    • Associate Editor          Animal Advances (https://www.maxapress.com/animadv), 2024 – present
    • Guest Editor                Animals, ‘Maternal Nutrition and Neonatal Development of Pig’, 2024 – present.
    • Guest Editor                Pathogens, ‘Modulation of Gut Microbiota & Microbiome in Pigs, 2nd Edition’, 2024 – 2025.
    • Associate Editor          Stress Biology (https://www.springer.com/journal/44154), 2024 – present.
    • Guest Editor                Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, ‘Mucosal immunology for nutritional impacts on young animals’, 2023 – present.
    • Guest Editor                Animals, ‘Integrated Role of Nutrition and Digestive Physiology for Pig Production’, 2023 – 2024.
    • Guest Editor                Antioxidants, ‘Oxidative Stress, Reactive Oxygen Species and Animal Nutrition’, 2022 – 2023.
    • Guest Editor                Pathogens, ‘Modulation of Gut Microbiota & Microbiome in Pigs’, 2021 – 2022.
    • Associate Editor          Animal Bioscience, 2021 – 2023.
    • Guest Editor                Frontiers in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism, Nutritional Regulation of Reproductive Performance of Monogastric Animals, 2021-2022.
    • Associate Editor          Animal Science Journal, 2020 – present.
    • Guest Editor                Toxins, Impact of Naturally Contaminated Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs and Feeds on Animal Growth and Health, 2020 – 2021.
    • Guest Editor                Frontiers in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism, Nutritional Intervention for the Intestinal Health of Young Monogastric Animals, 2019 – 2021.
    • Associate Editor          Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 2018 – present
    • Section Editor              Journal of Animal Science, 2015-2019
    • Review Editor              Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2015 – present
    • Associate Editor          Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Science, 2015 – 2020
    • Associate Editor          Animal Nutrition, 2014 – present
    • Division Editor             Journal of Animal Science, 2013-2015
    • Associate Editor          Journal of Animal Science, 2010-2012
    • Editorial Board            Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 2010 – 2017.
    • Editorial Board            Korean Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 2009 – present.
    • Editorial Board            Journal of Animal Science, ASAS, 2004-2010
    • Editorial Board            Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2000 – 2015.

 <Society>

    • Chair                            Baker Symposium, ASAS Midwest, 2026, 2022, 2018
    • Vice-Chair                   Baker Symposium, ASAS Midwest, 2025, 2021, 2017
    • Secretary                     Baker Symposium, ASAS Midwest, 2024, 2020, 2016
    • Past-Chair                    Baker Symposium, ASAS Midwest, 2023, 2019
    • Symposium Chair        Nutritional intervention in swine production for the environment and gut health. ASAS Annual Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, Jul 2022.
    • Symposium Chair        Opportunities with novel ingredients in swine and poultry nutrition. ASAS Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, Jul 2021.
    • Symposium Chair        International multidisciplinary approach to enhance animal production and health, The 3rd International Animal Sciences and Biotechnology Forum ASAS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, Jul 2018.
    • Symposium Chair        Intestinal Physiology and Digestive Function, ASN, 2012
    • Symposium Chair        Animal research models for macronutrient metabolism, ASN, 2011
    • Session Chair               Non-ruminant nutrition: Feed additives, ASAS Annual Meeting, Jul 2010.
    • Symposium Chair        Animal research models in lipid and protein nutrition and physiology, ASN, 2010
    • Symposium Chair        Applications of modeling techniques to identify mechanisms involved in obesity, ASN, 2010
    • Chair                            Experimental Animal Nutrition Program, ASN, 2009-2010
    • Chair                            Nonruminant Nutrition Program, ASAS, 2007-2008.
    • Symposium Chair        Non-ruminant nutrition: Symposium on Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants for Nonruminant Animals, ASAS Annual Meeting, Jul 2008.
    • Symposium Chair        Non-ruminant nutrition: Symposium on Phytobiotics to Improve the Growth and Health of Young Pigs and Poultry, ASAS Annual Meeting, Jul 2007.
    • Session Chair               Non-ruminant nutrition: Sow nutrition, ASAS Annual Meeting, Jul 2007.  
    • Symposium Chair        Non-ruminant nutrition: Symposium on New Frontiers in Amino Acid Research in Nonruminant Nutrition, ASAS Annual Meeting, Jul 2006.
    • Session Chair               Non-ruminant nutrition: Weanling pig nutrition and health, ASAS Annual Meeting, Jul 2004.  
    • Session Chair               Non-ruminant nutrition: Amino acid nutrition, ASAS Midwestern Section Meeting, Mar 2004.  
    • Member                      ASN, 2003- present.
    • Member                      American Society of Animal Science, 1995- present.

 <Grant Review>

    • Review Panel               USDA-NIFA ARFI Welfare of Agricultural Animals (A1251), USDA, 2026
    • Review Panel               USDA-NIFA ARFI Food and Human Health, USDA, 2021
    • Reviewer                     USDA-SBIR, USDA, 2020   
    • Review Panel               USDA-NIFA Animal Nutrition, Growth, and Lactation, USDA, 2016
    • Review Panel               USDA-NIFA Animal Nutrition, Growth, and Lactation, USDA, 2014
    • Review Panel               USDA-NIFA Animal Nutrition, Growth, and Lactation, USDA, 2013
    • Reviewer                     USDA-SBIR, USDA, 2005.  
    • Grant Reviewer           FWF Austrian Science Fund, Austria, Jan, 2026.
    • Grant Reviewer           Medium-sized research infrastructure. FWO (The Research Foundation Flanders, Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek – Vlaanderen; https://www.fwo.be/), Belgium, Oct, 2025.
    • Grant Reviewer           Mitacs Accelerate (https://www.mitacs.ca/), Canada, Jun and Aug, 2025.
    • Scientific Evaluator     Swiss National Science Foundation, Swiss, Nov, 2024.
    • Grant Reviewer           Mitacs Accelerate (https://www.mitacs.ca/), Canada, Jul, 2024.
    • Grant Reviewer           Mitacs Accelerate (https://www.mitacs.ca/), Canada, Aug, 2023.
    • Grant Reviewer           Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Tier 1 Program (https://www.uoguelph.ca/alliance/). Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Canada, Dec, 2022
    • Grant Reviewer           Alliance Grant, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, May 2022.
    • Grant Reviewer           Mitacs Accelerate (https://www.mitacs.ca/), Canada, Apr, 2022.
    • Grant Reviewer           International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden, Apr, 2022.
    • Grant Reviewer           Mitacs Accelerate (https://www.mitacs.ca/), Canada, Mar, 2021.
    • Review Panel               Research Leaders 2025, Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland, EU, 2020
    • Review Panel               Research Leaders 2025, Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland, EU, 2018
    • Grant Reviewer           Mitacs Accelerate (https://www.mitacs.ca/), Canada, Jan, 2017.
    • Ad Hoc Reviewer        Global Health Discovery and Nutrition. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2012
    • Ad Hoc Reviewer         RPI, National Pork Board, 2004 – present   

 <Committee: External, Multistate, Society>

    • Advisory Board            International Advisory Board. Animal Bioscience, 2024 – present
    • Committee                  Academic Committee. The 4th International Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture for Subtropical Regions (ISSASR-4). Changsha, China, 2024.
    • Committee                  Nutrient Requirement of Pigs, National Academy of Science, 2023 – present.
    • Committee                  Working Group on Innovations in Nitrogen Circular Economics (INCE), The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Corporate Sponsor Program, 2022-present.
    • Program Committee   Non-ruminant Nutrition Program: ASAS, 2020-2023
    • Program Committee   Baker Symposium, ASAS Midwest, Omaha, NE, 2016-current
    • Committee                  NC1206 Antimicrobial Resistance, USDA, 2015-present.
    • Chair                            NCCC-42 Swine Nutrition Committee, USDA, 2007-2008
    • Chair                            Animal Care and Use Committee, USDA-ARS-Livestock Issue Research Unit                                    2005-2007.
    • Committee                  S-1081 (formerly S-1012, S-288) Nutritional Systems for Swine to Increase Reproductive Efficiency, USDA, 2003–present.
    • Committee                  NCCC-42 (formerly NCR-42) Swine Nutrition Committee, USDA, 2001-present.
    • Committee                  Academic Committee. The 3rd International Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture for Subtropical Regions (ISSASR-3). Changsha, China, 2015.
    • Session Chair               Pig nutrition, AAAP Animal Science Congress, Taiwan, Aug 2010.  
    • Committee                  Selection Committee for Early Career Achievement Award, ASAS, 2008.
    • Committee                  Selection Committee for Outstanding Young Scientist Award, ASAS-S, 2007–2009.
    • Program Committee   Experimental Animal Nutrition Program, ASN, 2006-2008
    • Program Committee   Nonruminant Nutrition Program, ASAS, 2005-2008.
    • Technical Interpreter  Illinois Pork Industry Tour, Illinois Department of Agriculture, 1996 & 1997.
    • Member                      Asian-Australasian Society of Animal Sciences, 1993 – present.

<Committee: University>

    • Committee                  Distinguished Professorship Review Committee, College of Ag and Life Sciences. NCSU 2025 – current
    • Committee                  Graduate Education Committee, Department of Animal Science. NCSU 2010 – 2012, 2015 – 2017, 2019 – 2021. 2025-2027
    • Committee                  Departmental Research Committee, Department of Animal Science. NCSU 2024-2026
    • Committee                  Distance Education Committee, Department of Animal Science. NCSU 2021-2023, 2024-2026
    • Committee                  University Standing Committee on International Programs. NCSU 2024 – 2025.
    • Committee                  Nomination committee for University Faculty Scholar, CALS, NCSU, 2023
    • Committee                  Search committee for Senior Associate Dean, CALS, NCSU, 2023
    • Committee Chair         Reappointement, Promotion and Tenure Committee, CALS, NCSU 2022 – 2023
    • Committee                  Reappointement, Promotion and Tenure Committee, CALS, NCSU 2021 – 2023
    • Committee Chair         Search committee for microbiome, gut health, and nutrition  faculty position, Department of Animal Science, NCSU, 2019
    • Committee                  University Standing Committee on International Programs. NCSU 2018 – 2021.
    • Committee                  Post-Tenure Review Committee, Department of Animal Science. NCSU 2019-2021
    • Committee                  Undergraduate Education Program, Department of Animal Science. NCSU 2017 – 2019.
    • Committee                  Search committee for a new swine extension faculty position, Department of Animal Science, NCSU, 2017.
    • Committee Chair         Search committee Chair for a stress physiology faculty position, Department of Animal Science, NCSU, 2017.
    • Faculty Liaison            Metabolism Educational Unit, Department of Animal Science, NCSU, 2015 –present.
    • Committee                  Departmental Advisory Committee, Department of Animal Science, NCSU, 2008 – 2010, 2015 – 2017.
    • Committee                  University Standing Committee on International Programs. NCSU 2011 – 2015.
    • Committee                  Scholarship Reader Committee for the Study Abroad Office. NCSU 2010
    • Committee                  Graduate College Representative, Department of Crop and Soil Science. North Carolina State Univ., 2008 – 2010.
    • Full Member                Graduate Faculty, Graduate College, North Carolina State Univ., 2008 – present.
    • Committee                  Search committee for a swine extension faculty position, Department of Animal Science, NCSU, 2010.
    • Committee                  Animal Care and Use Committee, Texas Tech University, 2006 – 2007.
    • Committee                  University Bookstore Advisory Committee, 2005 – 2007.
    • Committee                  International Activities Committee, CASNR, Texas Tech University, 2004 – 2007.
    • Faculty Supervisor       Swine Research & Teaching Unit, Texas Tech University, 2002 to 2007
    • Full Member                Graduate Faculty, Graduate College, Texas Tech Univ., 2001-2007.
    • Committee                  Agricultural Awareness Committee, CASNR, Texas Tech Univ., 2003.
    • Committee                  Livestock and Meat Operation, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2003–2007.   

<Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association>

    • Symposium Chair        Food Agriculture Nutrition Symposium, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2025, Atlanta, GA
    • Councilor                     Technical Group B2 Councilor: Agriculture, Ecology, Food, KSEA, 2023 – 2026
    • Symposium Chair        Food Agriculture Nutrition Symposium, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2018, New York, NY
    • Auditor                        47th to 50th Administration, KSEA 2018-2021
    • Executive Director      KSEA US-Korea Conference 2017, Washington, DC
    • Committee                  Program Chair, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2016, Dallas, TX
    • Vice President             44th Administration, KSEA, 2015-2016
    • Program Chair             KSEA US-Korea Conference 2015, Atlanta, GA
    • Councilor                     Technical Group E Councilor: Agriculture, Ecology, Food, KSEA, 2014 – 2017
    • Program Co-Chair       Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Symposium, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2014, San Francisco, CA
    • Chair                           42nd Admin, KSEA, Scholarship Committee, 2013 – 2014
    • Executive Director      41st Administration, KSEA, 2012 – 2013
    • Rules Committee        41st Administration, KSEA, 2012 – 2013
    • Elections Committee  41st Administration, KSEA, 2012 – 2013
    • Program Co-Chair       Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Symposium, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2013, New York, NY
    • Program Co-Chair       Food, Agriculture, and Pharmaceuticals Track, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA
    • Conference Chair        2012 KSEA South-Atlantic Regional Conference, Raleigh, NC
    • Symposium Chair        Agricultural Sciences, FAP Track, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2012, Anaheim, CA
    • Committee                  Nomination Committee, 40th Administration, KSEA, 2011 – 2012
    • Committee                  Scholarship Committee, 40th Administration, KSEA, 2011 – 2014
    • Conference Chair        2011 KSEA South-Atlantic Regional Conference, RTP, NC
    • President                     KSEA-NC Chapter, 2011 – 2014, Raleigh, NC
    • Program Committee   KSEA US-Korea Conference 2011, Park City, UT
    • Publication Director    39th Administration, KSEA, 2010 – 2011
    • Program Co-Chair       Food, Health, and Pharmaceuticals Track, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2010, Seattle, WA
    • Steering Committee    KSEA US-Korea Conference 2010, Seattle, WA
    • Membership Director 38th Administration, KSEA, 2009 – 2010
    • Co-Chair                      Local Arrangement Committee, KSEA US-Korea Conference 2009, Raleigh, NC
    • Vice-President             KSEA-NC Chapter, 2008 – 2010, Raleigh, NC
    • Member                      KSEA, 2008 – present
  • Invited Presentations and Lectures (325 talks in 24 countries): available upon request

 

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