Innovative Research Award
Ho Soo Lim
Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, South Korea
Ho Soo Lim is a researcher affiliated with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety whose documented work focuses on biotechnology and analytical methods for food identification and authentication. His research record includes molecular assay development and chromatographic analysis applied to food safety, species identification, and regulatory analysis. The available bibliometric profile records 40 documents, 852 citations, and an h-index of 16.
Abstract
Ho Soo Lim’s research profile reflects a sustained focus on analytical biotechnology and food-related molecular identification. His recent publications address conventional, real-time, and ultrafast real-time PCR approaches for distinguishing commercially relevant species, while earlier work examined chromatographic determination of food-related chlorophyllin compounds. These studies demonstrate application-oriented methodological research connecting molecular biology with food analysis and regulatory needs. [1] [5]
Keywords
Biotechnology; food analysis; PCR; real-time PCR; ultrafast PCR; species identification; molecular authentication; food safety; chromatographic analysis.
Introduction
Accurate identification of biological materials is important in food analysis, authentication, traceability, and safety assessment. PCR-based methods can provide targeted species discrimination, while chromatographic and mass-spectrometric techniques support chemical characterization. Lim’s publications collectively address these analytical requirements through method development and comparative evaluation. [2] [3]
Research Profile
The research profile is centered on analytical biotechnology, particularly molecular assays designed for species-specific identification. Recent studies investigate PCR formats ranging from conventional amplification to real-time and ultrafast real-time workflows. The publication record also includes analytical chemistry, demonstrating methodological breadth across molecular and instrumental approaches.
Research Contributions
- Development of PCR assays for accurate identification of Ibacus novemdentatus, supporting molecular discrimination of the smooth fan lobster. [1]
- Development of a species-specific SYBR Green real-time PCR assay to differentiate Lupinus angustifolius and Lupinus albus. [2]
- Comparative evaluation of conventional, real-time, and ultrafast real-time PCR assays for Euphausia pacifica identification. [3]
- Application of ultrafast PCR to the identification of three king crab species. [4]
Publications
Selected publications include studies in Food Analytical Methods, Food Science and Biotechnology, and Food Chemistry. The 2026 work on Ibacus novemdentatus is listed for publication in November 2026, while the Lupinus study appeared in August 2026. The earlier publications extend the methodological record to crustacean identification and food additive analysis. [1] [2] [5]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric record reports 40 documents, 852 citations, and an h-index of 16. These indicators provide quantitative context for the visibility of the research output, while the publication topics show practical application to species authentication and food analytical methodology. Bibliometric indicators should be interpreted alongside publication quality, methodological contribution, and field-specific citation practices.
Award Suitability
For the International Forensic Scientist Awards, the documented research provides evidence of methodological work in biotechnology and analytical identification. The combination of species-specific PCR development, rapid assay formats, and food-analysis applications establishes a research profile relevant to analytical and identification-oriented scientific practice. [1] [3]
Conclusion
Ho Soo Lim’s documented research combines molecular assay development with food analytical science. His publications demonstrate work on conventional, real-time, and ultrafast PCR technologies alongside instrumental analytical methods. Together with the reported bibliometric indicators, this record provides a structured basis for recognizing research activity in biotechnology and analytical identification.
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References
- Lim, Ho Soo, et al. (2026). Development of Conventional, Real-Time, and Ultrafast Real-Time PCR Assays for the Accurate Identification of Ibacus Novemdentatus (Smooth Fan Lobster). Food Analytical Methods.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-026-03265-8
- Lim, Ho Soo, et al. (2026). Development of species-specific SYBR green-based real-time PCR assay to differentiate between Lupinus angustifolius and Lupinus albus. Food Science and Biotechnology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-026-02207-8
- Lim, Ho Soo, et al. (2026). Comparative evaluation of conventional, real-time, and ultrafast real-time PCR assays for accurate identification of Euphausia pacifica. Food Science and Biotechnology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-025-02079-4
- Lim, Ho Soo, et al. (2025). Ultrafast PCR assay for identification of three king crabs—Chionoecetes japonicus, Chionoecetes opilio, and Paralithodes camtschaticus. Food Science and Biotechnology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-024-01708-8
- Lim, Ho Soo, et al. (2019). Simultaneous determination of sodium iron chlorophyllin and sodium copper chlorophyllin in food using high-performance liquid chromatography and ultra-performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. Food Chemistry.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.10.015
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ho Soo Lim, Author ID 55462874300. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55462874300
