Ki Hyun Nam
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Dr. Ki Hyun Nam is a structural biologist whose work bridges enzymology and metagenomics, with a primary focus on the molecular architecture of carbohydrate-active enzymes. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of β-glucosidases, key enzymes in biomass conversion and biofuel production. In his most-cited study, "Crystal structure of engineered β‐glucosidase from a soil metagenome" (2008, 22 citations), Dr. Nam elucidated the three-dimensional structure of a novel β-glucosidase discovered through intensive screening of soil microbial communities. This work provided critical insights into the enzyme's catalytic mechanism and substrate specificity, demonstrating how metagenomic approaches can uncover valuable biocatalysts from unculturable microorganisms. By solving the crystal structure of this engineered enzyme, Dr. Nam laid foundational knowledge for protein engineering efforts aimed at improving industrial cellulolytic processes. His contributions exemplify the power of combining structural biology with environmental genomics to address challenges in renewable energy and sustainable chemistry.
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- 1Crystal structure of engineered β‐glucosidase from a soil metagenome22 citations · 2008