Jeong Choongwon

Jeong Choongwon is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Seoul National University. His research interests include bioinformatics, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and genomics. Jeong's laboratory focuses on the production and analysis of population-scale genome-wide variation data to reconstruct past evolutionary history of human populations and other species. His work encompasses topics such as reconstructing past migration and admixture of worldwide human populations using ancient and present-day genomes, delineating the genetic basis of complex adaptive phenotypes in natural populations, and understanding the role of genetic variation in human health and phenotypic diversity.

Choongwon Jeong is a researcher specializing in population genetics, evolutionary genetics, archaeogenetics, ancient DNA, and genomics. Their work explores the genetic history of Eurasia, North Africa, and the Americas through ancient DNA analysis, revealing patterns of human migration, adaptation, and admixture. Key studies include the genetic history of the Eastern Steppe, the role of subsistence changes in human migration, and the genetic links between ancient populations and modern groups. Jeong's research also examines the impact of environmental factors on genetic diversity and the genetic origins of Bronze Age populations. Their contributions highlight the interplay between genetic data and archaeological findings to reconstruct human prehistory.