Cham strongly believes that his position is meant to serve his team members as a mentor (if you doubt this, please remind him of this statement). Outside of the laboratory, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog, including playing tennis and traveling (especially exploring local foods!). In the photo, he is seen enjoying the beautiful sunshine and pristine water at Destin Beach, FL. 

Education

• Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2023, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

• M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2011, Seoul National University, South Korea

• B.S., Rural Systems Engineering, 2009, Seoul National University, South Korea

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, 2023 - present, University of Florida, USA

• Senior Researcher, 2018, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, South Korea 

• Researcher, 2012 - 2017, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, South Korea

• Researcher, 2011 - 2012, OIKOS, South Korea

Awards and honors

• 2024 Edward J. Bouwer / AEESP Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

• 2022 Abel Wolman Fellowship

CV Google scholar 

Khuong (trinh.khuong@ufl.edu) started the Ph.D. program in the Spring 2024. 

Education

• M.S., Medical Laboratory Science, 2019, Hanoi Medical University, Viet Nam. 

• B.S., Laboratory Medicine Technique, 2014, Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Viet Nam. 

Professional Experience

• Researcher and Lecturer, 2019 - 2023, Hai Phong Medical University Hospital, Viet Nam

• Researcher and Lecturer, 2014 - 2017, Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Viet Nam.

Abdullah Bashmail (abashmail@ufl.edu), from Saudi Arabia, started the Ph.D. program in Spring 2026. He likes watching and playing soccer during my free time and doing activities related to sports.

Education

• M.S. in Water Sustainability, 2025, University of South Florida. - Graduate certificate of Sustainable Energy, 2025, University of South Florida. 

• B.S. in Environmental Science and Technologies, 2020, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.

Professional Experience

• Teaching Assistant, 2021 - 2023, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. 

• Research Assistant, 2024 - 2025, University of South Florida.

Nim (castrorivera.n@ufl.edu) began the EDGE program in Spring 2026 and will conduct research under the advisement of Dr. Oh.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology. Academic interests focus on environmental microbiology, particularly the role of microorganisms in environmental and water systems. Outside of academics, Nim enjoys traveling, going to the gym, and exploring new places to eat.