Subong Park | Marine Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Subong Park | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr at Pukyong National University South Korea

Subong Park is a distinguished professor at Pukyong National University’s Division of Marine Production System Management, specializing in fisheries engineering. With a robust academic background including a Doctor of Science in Fisheries Physics from Pukyong National University, he has contributed significantly to research on fishing gear automation and low-carbon practices. Previously a researcher at the National Institute of Fisheries Science, Subong Park continues to advance marine production technologies and educates future leaders in the field. His work underscores a commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in marine resource management.

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🎓 EDUCATION

Doctor of Science Mar. 2014 – Feb. 2018, Pukyong National University, Field of Study: Fisheries Physics. Master of Science
Mar. 2012 – Feb. 2014, Pukyong National University, Field of Study: Fisheries Physics. Bachelor of Science Mar. 2006 – Feb. 2012 Pukyong National University Field of Study: Marine Production

👨‍💼 CAREER

Professor Mar. 2023 – Present, Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyong National University, Teaching and research on fisheries engineering. Researcher Nov. 2018 – Feb. 2023, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Research on fishing gear and automation of its operation. Researcher Mar. 2018 – Oct. 2018, Pukyong National University, Research on low carbon fishing gear and automation of its operation

Publication:📝

  • Title: Biodegradation behavior of polybutylene succinate (PBS) fishing gear in marine sedimentary environments for ghost fishing prevention
    Authors: Kim, J., Park, S., Jung, S., Park, S., Kwak, H.W.
    Journal: Polymer Degradation and Stability
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 216
    Article Number: 110490
    Citations: 9

 

  • Title: Development of poly(butylene adipate-co-butylene succinate-co-ethylene adipate-co-ethylene succinate) (PBEAS) net twine as biodegradable fishing gear
    Authors: Park, S., Bae, B., Cha, B.-J., Kim, Y.J., Kwak, H.W.
    Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 194
    Article Number: 115295
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End-Use of Fishing Nets
    Authors: Kim, J., Park, S., Bang, J., Jin, H.-J., Kwak, H.W.
    Journal: Global Challenges
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 7
    Issue: 6
    Article Number: 2300020
    Citations: 5

 

  • Title: Biodegradable and hydrophobic nanofibrous membranes produced by solution blow spinning for efficient oil/water separation
    Authors: Bang, J., Park, S., Hwang, S.-W., Jin, H.-J., Kwak, H.W.
    Journal: Chemosphere
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 312
    Article Number: 137240
    Citations: 20

 

  • Title: Silk Sericin-Polyethyleneimine Hybrid Hydrogel with Excellent Structural Stability for Cr(VI) Removal
    Authors: Oh, S., Kim, J., Kim, Y.J., Jin, H.-J., Kwak, H.W.
    Journal: Macromolecular Research
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 29
    Issue: 12
    Pages: 895–904
    Citations: 4

 

  • Title: Design evaluation of a fish cage mooring system with different bridle line connections using model experiments and simulations
    Authors: Park, S., Lee, J., Lee, C.-W.
    Journal: Aquacultural Engineering
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 94
    Article Number: 102177
    Citations: 12

 

  • Title: Biodegradation Behavior of Polybutylene Succinate Fibers in Simulated Seawater with Accelerating Degradation Conditions
    Authors: Hyun, Y., Park, S., Kwak, H.W., Jin, H.-J.
    Journal: Polymer (Korea)
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 45
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 398–405
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: Accuracy improvement of numerical simulation with the determination of drag coefficients of floating collars
    Authors: Park, S., Lee, J., Lee, C.-W.
    Journal: Aquacultural Engineering
    Year: 2020
    Volume: 90
    Article Number: 102105
    Citations: 7

 

  • Title: Multiscale Hybridization of Natural Silk–Nanocellulose Fibrous Composites With Exceptional Mechanical Properties
    Authors: Eom, J., Park, S., Jin, H.-J., Kwak, H.W.
    Journal: Frontiers in Materials
    Year: 2020
    Volume: 7
    Article Number: 98
    Citations: 8

 

 

Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour | Coral reef ecology | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour | Coral reef ecology|Best Researcher Award

 Dr at University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Dr. Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour is a marine scientist with a Ph.D. in Marine and Environmental Science from the University of the Ryukyus, Japan. His research focuses on the physiological responses of corals to environmental changes, with a particular interest in coral reef acclimation and adaptation mechanisms. Dr. Tavakoli-Kolour has extensive field and laboratory experience, including molecular genetics, coral reproduction, and drone-based reef monitoring. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on coral ecology and genetics and is actively involved in several scientific communities. Currently, he serves as a Technical Assistant at the Sesoko Station, University of the Ryukyus.

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🎓 Educational Background

Ph.D. of Marine and Environmental Science (2018-2023) Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus, Japan Thesis Title: Impact of depth on physiological responses of different life stages of the shallow coral species. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Masaya Morita. Master of Science in Natural Resource Engineering – Aquatic Animals Proliferation and Farming (2008-2012) Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Bandar Abbas, Iran Supervisor: Prof. Hamid Farahmand Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Engineering – Fisheries (2004-2008) Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran

🧑‍🏫 Training and Employment

2023-Present: Technical Assistant, Prof. Takahashi Lab, Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. 2019-2023: Research Assistance, Prof. Kurihara Lab, Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. 2014-2018: Project Manager and Researcher, Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Tehran, Iran. 2011-2014: Research Assistant, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran. 2012: Executive Manager of 1st National Conference of Fisheries & Aquatic Animals in Iran, Islamic Azad University Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran. 2010-2011: Internship, Molecular Genetic Laboratory, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Ecological Institute (for nine months)

🔬 Research Experience

2020: Comparison of Coral Biodiversity and Coral Communities Structure in Subtropical and Tropical Mesophotic Coral Reef Ecosystems, Indonesia (Funded by the University of the Ryukyus). 2016: Project Lead Researcher, Bioerosion of the sea urchin Echinometra mathaei on two Porites species in the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2012-2017: Project Lead Researcher, Assessment of coral bleaching events in Iranian waters of the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2016: Project Lead Researcher, Interaction Between Soft-Coral Species and Scleractinian Corals in the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2012-2016: Project Lead Researcher, Impacts of Fish Biting and Macroalgal Cover on Coral Reefs of Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2012-2015: Project Researcher, Molecular Identification and Population Genetics of the Persian Gulf Squids (Mollusca: Cephalopoda) (Funded by Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran). 2020-2011: Project Researcher, Coral Species Richness, Abundance, Health, and Degradation Factors of Coral Reef Around Coastal Waters of Larak Island and Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (Funded by Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran). 2010: Project Researcher, Diversity and Species Richness of Coral Reef Fishes in the Larak Island, Persian Gulf (Funded by Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran). 2008-2009: Project Researcher, Feeding Habitat and Diet of Sillago sihama in Coastal Water of Bandar Abbas (Funded by Young Researchers and Elites Club, Bandar Abbas Branch, Azad University, Iran)

🏆 Awards and Scholarships

2023: Japan Coral Reef Society (JCRS), Travel Award. 2022: Suzuki Shohei Foundation, Research Grant. 2021: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Scholarship (February & October). 2020: Suzuki Shohei Foundation, Research Grant. 2020: JGC-S Scholarship Foundation, Young Researcher Scholarship. 2020: University of the Ryukyus, ORCHID Travel Award. 2018: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Scholarship. 2015: Young Researchers and Elite Club, IAUBA, Top Researchers Award. 2015: Young Researchers and Elite Club, Elite Member. 2014: Hormozgan Province, Top Researchers Award

📚 Teaching Experience

2022–Present: Mentoring in Peer Review in Web of Science Academy, 2017: Workshop in Marine Ecotourism, Mashghe Afarinesh Institute, Iran, 2012–2013: Teaching Laboratory Methods of Aquatic Animals Molecular Genetics, Azad University, Bandar Abbas, Iran

🌐 Other Experiences

2010: International Workshop on Marine Biotechnology of the Persian Gulf, Persian Gulf Biotechnology Park and Research Center, Qeshm Island, Iran. 2009: Workshop on Coral Reef in the Persian Gulf, Hormozgan University, Iran

 

🌐 Scientific Communities Membership

2019-Present: ICRS – International Coral Reef Society, 2018-Present: JCRS – Japanese Coral Reef Society, 2018-Present: ASLO – Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, 2015-Present: Mideast Coral Reef Society, 2010-Present: Member of Project Aware, 2010-Present: Member of Coral Watch

🔬 Research Interest

Physiological response of corals in environmental changes, Coral reef acclimation and adaptation mechanisms in different life stages

💻 Computers and Lab Skills

Computer Skills

  • Skilled in R Studio
  • ImageJ Software
  • CPCe Software
  • Population genetic and phylogenetic data analysis software (Arlequin, DAMBE, MEGA, Clustal X, BioEdit)

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Mass coral bleaching in the northern Persian Gulf, 2012 (2014)
    J. Kavousi, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, M. Mohammadizadeh, A. Bahrami, et al.

 

  1. Baseline assessment of coral diseases in an environmentally extreme environment of the northern Persian Gulf (2021)
    S. Hazraty-Kari, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, R. R. Das, M. Farhadi, et al.

 

  1. Coral reefs and community around Larak Island (Persian Gulf) (2013)
    M. Mohammadizadeh, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, H. Rezai

 

  1. Four-Year Field Survey of Black Band Disease and Skeletal Growth Anomalies in Encrusting Montipora spp. Corals around Sesoko Island, Okinawa (2022)
    R. R. Das, H. Wada, G. D. Masucci, T. Singh, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, N. Wada, et al.

 

  1. Mass Mortality of Porites Corals on Northern Persian Gulf Reefs due to Sediment-Microbial Interactions (2013)
    J. Kavousi, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, A. Barkhordari, A. Bahrami

 

  1. Adaptations by the coral Acropora tenuis confer resilience to future thermal stress (2022)
    S. Hazraty-Kari, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, S. Kitanobo, T. Nakamura, M. Morita

 

  1. Nudibranchs from the Northern Persian Gulf (2016)
    H. Rezai, S. A. Mohtarami, H. Dehghani, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, H. R. Bargahi, et al.

 

  1. Outbreak of growth anomalies in coral communities of Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf (2015)
    P. Tavakoli-Kolour, J. Kavousi, H. Rezai

 

  1. First record of Cephalopholis formosa (Shaw, 1812)(Perciformes: Serranidae) in the Persian Gulf (2015)
    P. Tavakoli-Kolour, S. Khatami, A. Barkhordari, A. Farhadi

 

  1. Reactions of juvenile coral to three years of consecutive thermal stress (2023)
    S. Hazraty-Kari, M. Morita, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, T. Nakamura, S. Harii