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Research interest
Research interest
Green-hydrogen production, carbon capture and utilization
Novel materials for environmental remediation and energy applications
Physicochemical processes in water and wastewater treatment
Emerging contaminants: fate, transport, and treatment
Conversion of waste into valuable resources
Professional objectives
Professional objectives
As an Engineer and Researcher in the field of environmental chemical engineering, I am pursuing a dynamic research position in materials science and engineering, specializing in environmental remediation and energy applications. My expertise encompasses physicochemical processes crucial for water and wastewater treatment, such as sorption, degradation, and membrane separation, as well as clean hydrogen production, carbon capture and utilization. My research interests extend to emerging contaminants, focusing on their fate, transport, and treatment, along with the conversion of waste into valuable resources. I am excited to bring my dedication and diligence to an innovative research or educational institution. I aim to deepen my knowledge and make meaningful contributions to the scientific community, advance sustainable energy practices, and improve both environmental and human health.
Brief bio
Brief bio
I received my B. Eng. degree in Environmental Engineering from the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) in 2010. I have worked as an Assistant Researcher at Kyoto University Environmental Management Leader Program (Hanoi office). In 2013, I moved to Korea to pursue my postgraduate studies at the Department of Civil Engineering, Kyung Hee University (KHU). During my time there, I focused on the developing innovative nanomaterials designed to effectively remove a variety of pollutants from water environments. After completing my Ph.D. in February 2019, I further honed my R&D expertise in the areas of renewable energy and sustainable technologies through Postdoctoral positions at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), and the University of Vienna. Since September 2024, I have been part of the R&D department at SepraTek Inc. as a Manager. My current work focuses on the process and manufacturing development of membrane contactors for carbon capture and utilization, and gas/liquid separation.
Education
Education
2013 - 2019 Ph.D. (Master & Ph.D. combined Program), Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering), Kyung Hee University (KHU), Korea
2005 - 2010 Engineer Degree, Environmental Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science & Technology (HUST), Vietnam
Experiences
Experiences
2024. 09: Manager, R&D Department, SepraTek Inc., Korea
2024. 01 : Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Environmental Geosciences, University of Vienna, Austria
2020. 06: Postdoctoral Researcher, Chemical & Process Technology Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Korea
2019. 03: Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea
2013. 03: Master & Doctoral Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Korea
2010. 10: Assistant Researcher, Kyoto University Environmental Management Leader (EML) Program (Hanoi office)
2010. 08: Process Engineer, Elcom Technologies Corporation - ElcomTek, Vietnam
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
2023 Top 100 National R&D Achievements of 2023, Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea.
2022 Chae Yung Bog Best Thesis Award, KRICT, Korea
2019 BK21+ Postdoctoral Fellowship, KAIST BK21 Plus Foundation, Korea (2019-2020)
2019 Excellent Ph.D. Dissertation Award, Kyung Hee University, Korea
2018 Best paper award, IEEC 2017, Korean Society of Environmental Engineers, Korea
2016 Best paper award, IEEC 2015, Korean Society of Environmental Engineers, Korea
2016 Scholarship for outstanding academic performance, Hanshin E&C, Korea
2013 Best poster award, KKNN Symposium, Korea
2013 Scholarship for M.S. and Ph.D. study, Kyung Hee University, Korea (2013 - 2018)
Professional Activities
Professional Activities
Session Chair at International Conferences
Wastewater Treatment, IEEC & BWR 2019, Korea
Biorefinery Purification Technology, ABBS 2014, Malaysia
Professional Affiliations
Korean Society of Civil Engineers - KSCE (2013~)
American Chemical Society - ACS (2020~)
Korean Society of Environmental Engineers - KSEE (2023~)
The Membrane Society of Korea - MSK (2025~)
Peer-Reviewer
ACS Publications: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2019~); ACS Applied Nano Materials (2022~); Energy & Fuels (2025~); Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (2025~); ACS Catalysis (2025~); JACS Au (2025~); ACS Nano (2025~); ACS Omega (2025~)
Elsevier: Journal of Cleaner Production (2018~); Environmental Research (2019~); Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2020~); Science of the Total Environment (2020~); Water Research (2021~); Environmental Pollution (2022~); Environmental Technology & Innovation (2023~); Chemical Engineering Journal (2024~)
IWA Publishing: Water Science and Technology (2020~)
Korean Society of Environmental Engineers (KSEE): Environmental Engineering Research (2019~)
MDPI: Bioengineering (2019~); Sustainability (2019~); International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2020~); Resources (2020~); Water ( 2020~); Materials (2020~); Energies (2021~); Applied Sciences (2021~); Toxics (2021~); Gels (2023~)
Springer Nature: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering (2019~); Environment, Development and Sustainability (2019~); Environmental Chemistry Letter (2020~)
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Environmental Science: Nano (2022~); New Journal of Chemistry (2022~); RSC Advances (2023~); RSC Sustainability (2024~); Journal of Materials Chemistry A (2025~); Environmental Science: Advances (2025~)
Wiley Online Library: The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (2020~)
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