Ho Min Kim

Ho Min Kim is a Professor in the Department of BIO at KAIST. His research interests include Biochemistry, Structural Biology, and Computational protein design. His laboratory, the Lab for Integrated Protein Design & Structure, focuses on advancing protein science through interdisciplinary approaches, including AI-based computational structure biology, protein engineering, and drug development. His work addresses various biological processes such as immune response, cancer, and infectious disease, with applications in antibody design, diagnostic sensors, and vaccine adjuvants. Dr. Kim's research also explores protein-protein interactions, ligand/receptor complexes, and cell signaling mechanisms.

Ho Min Kim is a structural biologist at KAIST, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of immune recognition and signaling. His research explores the structural basis of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) recognition by TLR4-MD-2 complexes and the dynamics of LPS transfer cascades involving LBP and CD14. He also investigates the structural roles of TLR1-TLR2 heterodimers and the interactions of viral and bacterial components with host receptors. His work includes studies on the structural basis of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the role of macrophages in inflammation, and the design of antibodies for therapeutic applications. Kim's research integrates structural biology with immunology and virology to uncover molecular interactions critical for disease mechanisms.