Professor, Seoul National University, South Korea
Jin-Yong Choi, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Department of Rural Systems Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea. With over two decades of expertise, he specializes in irrigation, drainage, and agricultural water resources management. As a global leader in his field, he has contributed significantly to climate change impact analysis on agricultural water resources and water footprint analysis. His academic and research excellence is reflected in more than 200 publications in international journals. He has served in prestigious roles such as President of the Korea Society of Agricultural Engineers and Vice President of ICID.
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Education
Jin-Yong Choi completed his B.S. in Agricultural Engineering at Seoul National University in 1989, followed by an M.S. in 1991. He earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering in 1996, focusing on the development of a cell-based long-term hydrological model using GIS. Additionally, he worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Purdue University from 2000 to 2005, furthering his expertise in environmental decision support systems.
Experience
With extensive experience in both academia and international collaborations, Dr. Choi has held numerous leadership positions. These include roles as an Associate Dean at Seoul National University and a Deputy Director-General of the Institutes of Green Bio Science and Technology. He has also contributed to ODA project evaluations and been an influential figure in the agricultural water resources field through various governmental and professional organizations.
Research Interests
Dr. Choi’s research interests lie in agricultural water management, particularly in the areas of irrigation, drainage, climate change impact on water resources, and water-food-energy nexus. He employs advanced technologies like GIS, remote sensing, and hydrological modeling to improve water resource efficiency. His interdisciplinary approach aims to bridge the gap between ICT applications and agricultural water systems, emphasizing sustainability and climate adaptation.
Awards
Dr. Choi’s work has earned numerous accolades, including the International “Horwood Critique Award” in 2002, the ASAE IET Outstanding Paper Award in 2003, and the KSAE Research Award in 2006. He also received the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies’ Outstanding Paper Award in 2013 and the prestigious Award of Korea Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs in 2019.
Publications
Na, R., Yoo, S.H., Lee, S.H., Choi, J.Y., Hur, S.O., Yoon, P.R., Kim, K.S., “The application of a smart nexus for agriculture in Korea for assessing the holistic impacts of climate change,” Sustainability, 2024. Link
Kim, K., Choi, J.Y., “Application of Closed-Circuit Television Image Segmentation for Irrigation Channel Water Level Measurement,” Water, 2023. Link
Yoon, P.R., Lee, S.H., Choi, J.Y., Yoo, S.H., Hur, S.O., “Analysis of climate change impact on resource intensity and carbon emissions in protected farming systems using Water-Energy-Food-Carbon Nexus,” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2022. Link
Conclusion
Jin-Yong Choi is undoubtedly a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His comprehensive expertise, leadership in national and international organizations, and exceptional publication record make him a standout figure in agricultural engineering and water resource management. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and global challenges, his contributions continue to have a profound impact on improving agricultural water management systems worldwide. Despite areas for potential growth, particularly in the integration of emerging technologies, his proven track record and ongoing commitment to advancing research in this critical field make him highly deserving of this recognition.