Biography
Ph. D. 2005 -2009 Environmental Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology(GIST), Korea
M. S. 2003 - 2005 Environmental Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea
B. S. 1996 - 2003 Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, South Korea
Careers
◾ Assistant, Associate Professor, Professor Sep. 2013 ~
Seoul National University of Science and Technology
◾ Visiting Scholar, Feb. 2020 ~ Jan. 2021
Genomic Center, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
◾ Research Professor, Apr. 2013 ~ Aug. 2013
School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
◾ Post-doc, Dec. 2010 ~ Aug. 2013
Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Oregon, USA
◾ Post-doc, Jan. 2010 ~ Nov. 2010
Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Utah, USA
◾ Visiting Researcher, Mar. 2007 ~ Sep. 2007
Institute of Environmental Toxicology (ENTOX), Clemson University, SC, USA
◾ Visiting Researcher, Jan. 2005 ~ Feb. 2005
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan
Research Areas
◾ Application of zebrafish model(embryo, adult) to environmental toxicology
- Developmental toxicology and neurotoxicology
- Environmental Metabolomics and Integrated Omics analysis
- Mechanism of human disease(diabetes, dementia) incidence by chemical mixture exposure
◾ Environmental health
- Multi-media, multi-routes integrated human health risk assessment
- Exposure assessment
◾ Regulatory toxicology
- Development of microphysiological system for regulatory toxicology
- NAMs(New Approach Methodologies) application into chemical toxicity prediction
◾ Ecotoxicology
- Fate and toxicity of tire-derived contaminants in aquatic system
- Bio-transformed metabolites inside organism
Teaching
Environmental Ecology
Environmental Organic Chemistry
Management of Toxic Substances
Environmental Toxicology
Ecological & Human Health Risk Assessment
Selected Publications
(2025)
107. Lee H., Park S., Kim Ki-Tae*. Characterization of fragrance profiles in air fresheners and health risk assessment from their inhalation exposure. Submitted.
105. Min E., Tran C., Ra J., Lee J., Kim S., Kim Ki-Tae*. 2025(12). Screening developmental (neuro)toxicity of biocides in zebrafish embryos identifies synergistic and antagonistic neurotoxic effects of biocide mixtures. Environmental Research. 286: 122879. (IF=7.7, <5%)
104. Pech P., Thakuri L., Min E., Rhyu D., Kim Ki-Tae*. 2025(12). Effect of the perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) precursor perfluorooctane sulfonamide (PFOSA) on glucose and lipid metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and zebrafish larvae. Environmental Research. 286: 122666. (IF=7.7, <5%)
103. Yun P., Choo G., Park H., Shin M., Jin H., Kim Ki-Tae*. 2025(11). Dietary exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in pets: Evidence from urinary biomonitoring. Environmental Research. 285: 122496. (IF=7.7, <5%)
100. Kang H., Kim S., Lee H., Jeong Y., Lee J., Lee I., Moon H., Choi K., Kim Ki-Tae*. 2025(10). Parabens, bisphenols, and other environmental phenols exposure from cosmetics use in Korean adolescent girls: Findings from a 2-day intervention study. Environmental Research. 282: 122039. (IF=7.7, <5%)
99. Park C., Thakuri L., Lee H., Park J., Kim Ki-Tae*, Rhyu D.* 2025(9). Chronic exposure to organochlorine pesticide mixture induces type 2 diabetes mellitus-associated metabolic dysregulation in C57BL/6J mice. Chemico-Biological Interactions. 418: 111621. (IF=5.4)
97. Kang J., Tran C., Lee H., Kim S., Cho S., Bae M., Park K., Kim Ki-Tae*. 2025(7). Diethyl-hexyl-cyclohexane (Eco-DEHCH) is a safer phthalate alternative that does not elicit neuroendocrine-disrupting effects. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 491: 137947. (IF=11.3, <5%)
95. Kim S., Kim S., Kim Y., Ha Y., Lee H., Im H., Yang J., Shin D., Hwang K., Son Y., Park S., Lee H., Kim K., Kim Ki-Tae, Cho S., Bae M.*, Park H*. 2025(3). Neurotoxicity of citronellol induced by KYN to 3-HK metabolic activation. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 486: 136965. (IF=11.3, <5%)
94. Park S., Yun P., Hong Y., Kim Ki-Tae, Choo G.* 2025(2). Organophosphate flame retardants and their metabolites in paired dog food and urine: Pet exposure through food consumption. Chemosphere. 370: 143960. (IF=8.1, <10%)
93. Min E., Kim S., Liu K., Kim Ki-Tae*. 2025(2). Applying newly suggested simultaneous analysis of metabolomics and lipidomics into perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)-derived neurotoxicity mechanism in zebrafish embryos. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 484: 136712. (IF=11.3, <5%)
90. Kim J., Sonar N., Thakuri L., Park J., Kim Ki-Tae*, Rhyu D.* 2025(1). Mixtures of polystyrene micro and nanoplastics affects lipid and insulin signaling in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and zebrafish larvae. NanoImpact. 37: 100549. (IF=5.5)
(2024)
89. Jeong Y., Mok S., Kim S., Lee I., Lee G., Kho Y., Choi K., Kim Ki-Tae, Moon H.* 2024(12). Comparison of urinary exposure profiles to phthalates and bisphenol analogues in kindergartens in Korea: Impact of environmental choices on children’s health. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 288:117391. (IF=6.2, <10%)
88. Lee B., Min E., Kim G., Hong G., Seo J., Choi J., Park J. Kim Ki-Tae*. 2024(10). Biodistribution of synthesized polyethylene terephthalate fibers in adult zebrafish, their sex hormone disruption effect, and mitigation using natural organic matter. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 285: 117108. (IF=6.2, <10%)
Miscellaneous
Editorial Board
Toxicology Reports (2016~)
Toxics (2020~)
Honors and Awards
2016, 2017, 2021, 2023, 2024 Best presentation in Korean Society of Environmental Health
2017, 2019, 2020-2025 Best presentation in Korean Society of Environmental Health and Toxicology
2018, 2021 Best presentation in Zebrafish Society
2019 Award certificate of Ministry of Environment
2018-2020, 2023-2024 SeoulTech Research Award
Membership in meeting
Member in Society of Toxicology (SOT) 2012~
Member in Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) 2010~