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Nam_Jin_Noh_resizedPh.D. Nam Jin Noh

Email: njnoh@kangwon.ac.kr / Google Schoolar / ResearchGate / CV.pdf

Professor, Dept. of Forest Resources, College of Forest and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University (2021.3-present)

  • Ph.D. in Bioresource and Ecology (Forest Ecology), Dept. of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea Univ.
  • M.S. in Forest Genetics and Forest Ecology, Dept. of Forest Resources, Korea Univ.
  • B.S. Dept. of Forest Resource and Environment, College of Life and Environmental Science, Korea Univ.

Professional experiences

  • Research Scientist, Forest Technology and Management Center, National Institute of Forest Science (2020.1-2021.2)
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University (2017.12-2020.1)
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University (2016.4-2017.11)
  • JSPS Foreign Postdoctoral Fellow, RBRC, Gifu University, Japan (2014.3-2016.2)
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, RBRC, Gifu University, Japan (2012.4-2014.2)
  • Research Professor/Instructor, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Korea Univ., (2011.3-2012.2)

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Ph.D. Student

Yang-su Jeong (’10) – (part-time since 2022.09.)

Research topic: Estimating Carbon Storage in Korean Forest Soils using Big Data

Min Woo Park (’17) – (full time since 2025.03.)

My research interests are understanding the structure and function of urban forest ecosystems and how to effectively manage forests. My current research focuses on the impact of physical ameliorants on the growth and morphological traits of urban forest tree species, in addition to conducting non-destructive subsurface investigations of street trees using ground-penetrating radar.

Master Students

Kyu-Hong Song (’18) – (full time since 2023.09.)

I investigate the effects of forest management on forest ecosystem productivity. More specifically, my research focuses on assessing net ecosystem productivity (NEP) in response to various forest management practices, such as thinning, clear-cutting, and planting density. Through this, I aim to suggest appropriate management intensity levels and propose effective improvement strategies. Going forward, I plan to expand my research to explore a wider range of forest management approaches and their impacts on NEP under different anthropogenic influences.

Seung-Won Lim (’18) – (full time since 2024.03.)

I am studying various methods to evaluate post-wildfire restoration. My ongoing research focuses on developing management strategies for wildfire restoration and afforestation sites based on soil environment. One of my major goals for future research is to establish a comprehensive evaluation framework that integrates soil recovery, vegetation dynamics, and ecosystem resilience in post-wildfire landscapes.

Ji-Won Jang (’19) – (full time since 2024.03.)

My research interests are changes in carbon stocks under forestry management and changes in chronological soil carbon trends in wildfire areas. My ongoing research topic is “Chronological carbon trends in forest fires in Gangwon-do”.

Se-Hee Lee (’20) – (full time since 2024.03.)

My research interests are focused on seedling ecosystem responses to different growing conditions. Specifically, I study seedling aboveground and belowground growth in compacted soil with ameliorant. Additionally, I examine how extreme weather events influence seedling physiology, microbiome, and carbon cycle.

Hyo-Jin Ahn (’15) – (part-time since 2023.08.)

Yeji Han (’20) – (full-time since 2025.03.)

I am interested in the growth response of seedlings to different soil environment. My ongoing research is “Effects of soil compaction and physical ameliorant treatments on seedling growth”. Additionally, I aspire to be a researcher who contributes to sustainable urban forest ecosystems by proposing improvement strategies for street tree soil conditions.

Ji-hyeon Kim (’16) – (part-time since 2025.03.)

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS

Moo Seong Baek (’20) – (since 2025.03.)

(currently recruiting)

GRADUATE STUDENT (alumni)

2024

Minwoo Park: The title of Master’s thesis – “Analysis and improvement of soil characteristics to enhance the carbon sequestration capacity of urban street trees – A case study on Chionanthus retusus“

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (alumni)

2022

Chanhyeong Kim (’17): carbon and biodiversity in forest ecosystems

Minwoo Park (’17): soil respiration in urban forests

Young-Hyun Jeon (’19): wildfire characteristics and management policies

Hwa Kyeong Ihm (’19): nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems

Ji Yeon Choi (’18): carbon and biodiversity in forest ecosystems

2023

Jin-su Park (’18): fire effects on soil respiration

In-hyeok Joo (’18): clearcut effect on carbon cycling

Seong-do Kim (’18): carbon cycle in urban forests

Seung-won Yim (’18): soil respiration in urban forests

Ji-won Jang (’19): thinning impacts on belowground carbon stocks

Sae-hee Lee (’20): soil compaction impacts on seedling growths

Jin-seo Oh (’20): carbon cycle in mangrove forests

Su-jin Kim (’20): biochar impacts on soil carbon stocks

Jiyo Mok (’19): carbon uptake for urban tree species

2024

Minji Lee (’19): landscape ecology associated with landscape architecture

Go-eun Bang (’20): biochar impacts on soil properties

Si-hyeon Lee (’21): wildfire and soil respiration

2025

Jong In Won (’17): carbon cycle in forest ecosystems

Jaegyun Ahn (’17): interactions between plant and soil environments