Professor Kim Dae-hyeok of the Department of Molecular Biology received a commendation from the Administrator of the Rural Development Administration for his contributions to agricultural microbial research and the advancement of the Green Bio industry. The award was presented at the commemorative ceremony of the recent conference of the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, and Han Seong‑ok, President of the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (Korea University), presented the certificate on behalf of Lee Seung‑don, Administrator of the Rural Development Administration.

Professor Kim was recognized for leading biotechnological research in the field of agricultural microorganisms and for establishing a foundation for the industrial utilization of beneficial microbial resources. At Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), he has worked to advance microbial biotechnology research and train specialized personnel. As director of the Center for Development and Support of Microbial Industries for Agriculture and Livestock (a foundation), he has focused on connecting the university's research outcomes to agricultural and industrial practice.

He has contributed to strengthening the competitiveness of the agricultural microbial industry, particularly by supporting the development, dissemination, and commercialization of beneficial microbial technologies applicable in agricultural fields.

Green Bio is an industry that applies biotechnologies to microorganisms and agricultural biological resources to create new products and added value. It is attracting attention as a future growth industry that will support sustainable agriculture.

The Center for Development and Support of Microbial Industries for Agriculture and Livestock, led by Professor Kim, plans to continue supporting agricultural microbial research and technology development, and to expand university–industry collaboration to support the revitalization of the Green Bio industry.

Professor Kim Dae-hyeok said, 'Agricultural microbial biotechnology is an important field for sustainable agriculture and the future Green Bio industry,' adding, 'I will continue to link university research and the center's support for industrialization to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic agricultural microbial technologies and the Green Bio industry.'