Background
Nam was born on December 20, 1957 in Pusan (nowadays Busan), South Korea; the son of Suk Soo Nam and Duk Eeh Kwak.
(Mathematical modelling of physiological systems promises ...)
Mathematical modelling of physiological systems promises to advance our understanding of complex biological phenomena and pathophysiology of diseases. In this book, the authors adopt a mathematical approach to characterize and explain the functioning of the gastrointestinal system. Using the mathematical foundations of thin shell theory, the authors patiently and comprehensively guide the reader through the fundamental theoretical concepts, via step-by-step derivations and mathematical exercises, from basic theory to complex physiological models. Applications to nonlinear problems related to the biomechanics of abdominal viscera and the theoretical limitations are discussed. Special attention is given to questions of complex geometry of organs, effects of boundary conditions on pellet propulsion, as well as to clinical conditions, e.g. functional dyspepsia, intestinal dysrhythmias and the effect of drugs to treat motility disorders. With end of chapter problems, this book is ideal for bioengineers and applied mathematicians.
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2010
(The complexity of human uterine function and regulation i...)
The complexity of human uterine function and regulation is one of the great wonders of nature and represents a daunting challenge to unravel. This book is dedicated to the biomechanical modeling of the gravid human uterus and gives an example of the application of the mechanics of solids and the theory of soft shells to explore medical problems of labor and delivery. After a brief overview of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the uterus, the authors focus mainly on electromechanical wave processes, their origin, dynamics, and neuroendocrine and pharmacological modulations. In the last chapter applications, pitfalls and problems related to modeling and computer simulations of the pregnant uterus and pelvic floor structures are discussed. A collection of exercises is added at the end of each chapter to help readers with self-evaluation. The book serves as an invaluable source of information for researchers, instructors and advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in systems biology, applied mathematics and biomedical engineering.
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2011
(As a research subject, the biomechanics of the urinary bl...)
As a research subject, the biomechanics of the urinary bladder are relatively young, yet medical problems associated with them are as old as mankind. Offering an update on recent achievements in the field, the authors highlight the underlying biological, chemical and physical processes of bladder function and present the systematic development of a mathematical model of the organ as a thin, soft biological shell. The book will be a valuable resource for postgraduate students and researchers interested in the applications of computational mathematics and solid mechanics to modern problems in biomedical engineering and medicine.
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2013
Nam was born on December 20, 1957 in Pusan (nowadays Busan), South Korea; the son of Suk Soo Nam and Duk Eeh Kwak.
Nam studied at Seoul National University from March 1975 to February 1982 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. In August 1982, he entered the University of North Carolina and earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cemistry in December 1985. His thesis was "Biogenesis of yeast ribosomal proteins; molecular genetic analysis of regulation, transport and assembly".
Nam began his career as an assistant professor of Chemistry Department at Pohang University of Science and Technology in August 1988 and held the position until December 1988. Then in January 1989, he took the same position of Life Sciences Department at the same university, where he worked until August 1993 and again from September 1993 to February 1999. Also in January 1989 Hong was appointed an adjunct professor of Chemistry Department at that university and held it until December 1990.
He held the position of adjunct professor at the School of Environmental Engineering of Pohang University of Science and Technology from July 1997 to June 1999. Then in March 1999, Nam became a professor of Life Sciences Department at that university, where he serves until August 2012. He was a chair of the same department from September 2003 to August 2005.
In December 2004, he took a position of a director at National Core Research Center for Systems Bio-Dynamics and held it for six years. In September 2005, Hong worked as a head at School of Interdisciplinary Biosciences and Bioengineering of Pohang University of Science and Technology and held the position until August 2012. Then he served as a Hong Deok Distinguished Professor at the same university from February 2010 to August 2012.
Since September 2012 he has been a professor of New Biology Department at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology. Also from December 2012 Nam has worked as a director of the Center for Plant Aging Research at the Institute for Basic Science.
(Mathematical modelling of physiological systems promises ...)
2010(As a research subject, the biomechanics of the urinary bl...)
2013(The complexity of human uterine function and regulation i...)
2011Nam was a director of Korean Biological Research Information Center from January 1996 to August 2005, vice-president of Korean Bio-Venture Association from April 2000 to March 2001, president of Korean Society of Bioinformatics from November 2000 to October 2002 and vice-president of Asian Association of Bioinformatics Societies from January 2004 to December 2004.
On November 29, 1957 Hong Nam married Yeong Hee Park. They have 3 children.