Education & Curriculum Vitae
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, Florida State University, 2018
M.S., Physical Education, Sungshin Women's University, 2010
B.S., Physical Educaton, Kyung Hee University, 2008
Do-Houn Kim
Assistant Professor, Human Physiology
As an exercise physiologist, my career has been dedicated to researching lifestyle interventions aimed at enhancing neuromuscular health and metabolism. I'm passionate about understanding the intricate connections between physical activity, nutrition,...
As an exercise physiologist, my career has been dedicated to researching lifestyle interventions aimed at enhancing neuromuscular health and metabolism. I'm passionate about understanding the intricate connections between physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being, and, through my work, I am hoping to contribute to our knowledge of how lifestyle choices can positively impact vital aspects of human health, such as improving muscle function and optimizing metabolic efficiency.
In addition to my research, I am also deeply committed to teaching. My teaching philosophy revolves around empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. I believe in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking, encourages active participation, and promotes a deep understanding of the subject matter.
I draw from my research and practical experience to provide students with real-world examples and applications, making the material relevant and relatable. I strive to inspire a lifelong passion for health and fitness in my students, encouraging them to adopt healthy habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
While my primary focus is on research and teaching, I also enjoy staying active through exercise like weightlifting, tennis, and golf, as well as outdoor adventures. These activities not only help me maintain my physical fitness but also provide a valuable balance to my professional life, ensuring that I can continue to excel in both research and teaching.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Do-Houn Kim, Alex Klemp, Gloria Salazar, Hyun-Seok Hwang, Mingchia Yeh, Lynn B. Panton, and Jeong-Su Kim. High Dose Vitamin D Administration and Resistance Exercise Training Attenuate the Progression of Obesity and Improve Skeletal Muscle Function in Obese p62 Deficient Mice. Nutrition Research. 84: 14, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2020.10.002
Holly Clarke, Do-Houn Kim, Cesar A. Meza, Michael J. Ormsbee, Robert Hickner. The Evolving Applications of Creatine Supplementation: Could Creatine Improve Vascular Health? Nutrients. 12(9): 2834, 2020. DOI: 10.3390/nu12092834.
Holly Clarke, Do-Houn Kim, Cesar Meza, Robert Hickner. Pilot Study: The Effect of Acute 5-Day Creatine Supplementation on Macrovascular Endothelial Function in Older Adults. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4(Suppl.2): 15, 2020. DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa040_015.
Do-Houn Kim, Cesar A. Meza, Holly Clarke, Jeong-Su Kim, Robert C. Hickner. Vitamin D and Endothelial Dysfunction. Nutrients. 12(2): 575, 2020. DOI: 10.3390/nu12020575.
Holly Clarke, Kluess, H., Adams, S., Do-Houn Kim, Robert Hickner. Metabolomics Profiling in Response to a Cold Pressor Test. The FASEB Journal, 34: 1-1. 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.06129.
Jung Hoon Lee, Do-Houn Kim. The Effects of Circuit Resistance Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy in Untrained Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. [Accepted, 2020].
Cesar A. Meza, Justin D. La Favor, Do-Houn Kim, Robert C. Hickner. Endothelial Dysfunction: Is There a Hyperglycemia-Induced Imbalance of NOX and NOS? Int. J. Mol. Sci. 20(15): 3775, 2019. DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153775.
Edward Jo, Phillip R. Worts, Marcus L. Elam, Ann Frost Brown, Andy V. Khamoui, Do-Houn Kim, Ming-Chia Yeh, Michael J. Ormsbee, Carla M. Prado, Angelina Cain, Katie Snyder, Jeong-Su Kim. Resistance training during a 12-week protein supplemented VLCD treatment enhances weight-loss outcomes in obese patients. Clinical Nutrition. 38: 372, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2017.12.015.
Do-Houn Kim, Jeong-Su Kim. Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance in Obesity. The ICHPER·SD Asia Journal of Research. 9(2): 39, 2017.
Andy V. Khamoui, Ming-Chia Yeh, Do-Houn Kim, Bong-Sup Park, Marcus L. Elam, Edward Jo, Bahram H. Arjmandi, Jeong-Su Kim. Bone Mineral Density and Content Are Differentially Impacted by Aerobic and Resistance Training in The Colon-26 Mouse Model of Cancer Cachexia. Applied Cancer Research. 37:17, 2017. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41241-017-0023-y.
Jung Hoon Lee, Do-Houn Kim, Chang Keun Kim. Resistance Training for Glycemic Control, Muscular Strength and Lean Body Mass in Old Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Meta-Analysis. Diabetes Therapy. 8(3): 459, 2017. DOI: DOI: 10.1007/s13300-017-0258-3
Andy V. Khamoui, Bong-Sup Park, Do-Houn Kim, Ming-Chia Yeh, Seung-Lyul Oh, Marcus L. Elam, Edward Jo, Bahram H. Arjmandi, Gloria Salazar, Samuel C. Grant, Robert J. Contreras, Won Jun Lee, Jeong-Su Kim. Aerobic and Resistance Training Dependent Skeletal Muscle Plasticity in The Colon-26 Murine Model of Cancer Cachexia. Metabolism. 65(5): 685, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2016.01.014.
Do-Houn Kim, Jae Mun Lee, Seung Wook Choi. Comparison of Blood Sugar, Blood Lipid and Blood Pressure According to Obesity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Hypertension. The Korea Journal of Sports Science. 19(4): 1361, 2010.