Food & Culture Research
Food Science Research
January 2025 ~ August 2025
Independent Research
This independent research explored the history and cultural significance of instant ramen, focusing on how its development and global spread were shaped by historical and political contexts. I examined the role of postwar diplomacy among China, Korea, and the United States, considering how these relationships intersected with changing food cultures.
The research also connected food with broader themes of geopolitics and postwar industrialization, tracing how instant ramen developed beyond a convenient food product into a reflection of social and historical change. The completed research was submitted to The Concord Review.
This research investigated Kenyan coffee manufacturing byproducts and their potential use as natural food preservatives. The project developed from observations made during a service trip to Kenya, particularly challenges within the coffee supply chain such as limited access to refrigeration.
Working in a lab with Dr. Woo Rin Lee at the University of Suwon, I explored how agricultural byproducts could provide alternative approaches to food preservation and waste reduction. The research connected practical sustainability challenges in coffee production with laboratory-based investigation..
March 2025 ~ June 2025
University of Suwon Research Program