Environmental Friendly Nanomaterials Lab.

EFN-31, EFN-30A

Jaehwan Hong     Student on a Scholarship (2016-2019) hjhpuha

Post-doctor   ::: Photothermal evaporation of water :::
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2022)
Dissertation: "Novel detection methods of polystyrene nanoplastics concentration by quantitive and colorimetric sensing"

1st Author Papers (6) : Colloids Surf. A (2019), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2019, 2022), Sci. Total Environ. (2022, 2023), Colloids Surf. A (2024)

EFN-46

Minseung Hyun       Student on a Scholarship (2024-2025) hms1440                 

Master Course    ::: Photothermal wound patch :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Papers (3) : Atmos. Pollut. Res. (2024), Colloids Surf. A (2025), J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2025)

EFN-47

Woosuk Chung       Student on a Scholarship (2024-2025) j87852                     

Master Course    ::: Photothermal streching :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper (1)  : Prog. Org. Coat. (2025)

EFN-48

Ha-neul Park               

Ph.D Candidate     ::: Environmental impact of microplastics;:::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University
Korea Environmental Institute

1st Author Papers (4)  : Sci. Total Environ. (2023), Clean Technol. (2024), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2025a, 2025b) 

EFN-49

Min Pak       Student on a Scholarship (2025-2026) pm0729                                   

Master Course     ::: Photothermal electricity :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Papers (3)  : J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2024), Sci. Total Environ. (2025), Solar Energy (2025)

EFN-50 

Minseong Kim       Student on a Scholarship (2025-2026) 11245kk

Master Course     ::: Photothermal anti-icing :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Papers (3)  : J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2024), Buld. Environ. (2025), Sci. Total Environ. (2025)

EFN-51

Jimin Hur       Student on a Scholarship (2025-2027) jimin942502                                                   

Master Course     ::: Photothermal oil/water seperation :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper (1)  : J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2025)

EFN-52

Se Hyun Lee       Student on a Scholarship (2024-2026) lsh_84                                    

Master Course     ::: Colorimetric sensing of nanoplastic (PP) :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Papers (2)  : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2025a, 2025b)

EFN-53

Eunju Cha        

Senior Student     ::: Photothermal and colorimetric detection of pollutants :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper ()  :

EFN-54

Hyeonsu Lee       

Senior Student     ::: Environmental application of carbon qunatum dots :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper ()  : 

Prof. Rengaraj Selvaraj     

Department of Chemistry, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Prof. Dae Kun Hwang     

Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University

EFN-45, EFN-36A

Min Gyu Lee       Student on a Scholarship (2023-2024)               

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2025)

Dissertation: "Ultrafast Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol using Copper-based Mesh Catalyst" 

취업 준비중

1st Author Papers (5)  : Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2023, 2025), Chem. Eng. Sci. (2025), Atoms. Environ. (2025), Environ. Res. (2025) 

EFN-44, EFN-35A

Hyeonjeong Ryu       Student on a Scholarship (2023-2024)             

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2025)

Dissertation: "Fabrication of CuS NPs coated porous PDMS and PP substrates for photothermal water evaporation"
Ph.D. candidate in Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University

1st Author Papers (5)  : Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2023, 2024), Colloids Surf. A (2024), Atoms. Environ. (2025), J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2025) 

EFN-43, EFN-34A

Sohee Jeong     Student on a Scholarship (2022-2023)            

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2024)

Dissertation: "CuS Nanowire-enhanced Copper Mesh for Efficient Solar-driven Water Evaporation and Wastewater Purification"  

삼성전자

1st Author Papers (5) : Build. Environ. (2023), Colloids Surf. A. (2023), Sci. Total Environ. (2023, 2024), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2024)

EFN-42, EFN-33A

Hyeokjin Shin     Student on a Scholarship (2022-2023)            

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2024)

Dissertation: "Hydrogen Peroxide Production via pH Manipulation Using Visible-Light Photocatalyst (ZnIn2S4) Conjugated with Oxygen-Modified Black Carbon" 

화학물질안전원 화학물질등록평가팀

1st Author Papers (6) : Clean Technol. (2022), Colloids Surf. A (2022), Environ. Pollut. (2023), Sci. Total Environ. (2023), J. Photochem. Photobiol. A (2024), Atmos. Pollut. Res. (2024)

EFN-41, EFN-32A

Eunhae Park     Student on a Scholarship (2021-2022)            

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2023)

Dissertation: "Antibacterial Functionalized PDMS Film with Au@CuS Yolk-Shell Nanoparticle as Photothermal Agent" 

삼성 SDI

1st Author Papers (2) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2022), Sensors Actu. B. (2024) 

EFN-40, EFN-31A

Eunsoo Wi     Student on a Scholarship (2021-2022)            

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2023)

Dissertation: "A high-selective paper-based and colorimetric detection for arsenic (V) with methylene blue-functionalized gold nanoparticles" 

반도체 기업(회사는 비밀~~~)

1st Author Papers (3) : Sci. Total Environ. (2023); J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2023), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2023)

EFN-39, EFN-29A

Jisue Kim     Student on a Scholarship (2020-2021)      

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2022)

Dissertation: "Heat Generation in Nano-pigments via Photothermal Effect of Hollow Au Nanoparticles" 

삼성 SDI

1st Author Papers (5) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2021, 2022), Clean Technol. (2022), Chemosphere (2022), Sci. Total Environ. (2022)

EFN-38, EFN-28A

Haejoo Moon     Student on a Scholarship (2020-2021)      

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2022)

Dissertation: "Catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol using photothermal nanoparticles With improved photothermal efficiency" 

삼성 SDI

1st Author Papers (2) : Chemosphere (2021), ACS Appl. Poly. Mater. (2021)

EFN-37, EFN-27A

Hyeongjin Son     Student on a Scholarship (2020-2021)      

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2022)

Dissertation: "Synthesis of NIR-driven Photocatalyst (Ag/BiO2-x) with of Post-illumination Catalytic Memory" 

IDK LAB

1st Author Papers (2) : J. Phys. Chem. Solids (2022), Colloids Surf., A (2022) 

EFN-35, EFN-26A

Wanho Choi     Student on a Scholarship (2019-2020)      

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2021)

Dissertation: "Photothermal sterilization cellulose patch with hollow gold nanoparticles" 

삼성전자 FT기술

1st Author Paper (1) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2021)

EFN-34, EFN-25A

Junghyun Hong     Student on a Scholarship (2019-2020)      

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2021)

Dissertation: "Immobilization of Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalyst g-C3N4 on Ceramic Fiber for Degradation of Organic Dye" 

동진세미캠

1st Author Papers (3) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2019), Chemosphere (2021), Toxicol. Environ. Chem. (2021)

EFN-33, EFN-24A

Keonyoung Hong     Student on a Scholarship (2018-2019)      

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2020)

Dissertation: "Preparation of Long Lifetime g-C3N4 by using Phosphorescence material" 

(주)KCC 석고기술개발팀

1st Author Papers (2) : Mater. Lett. (2018), J. Photochem. Photobio. (2020)

EFN-32, EFN-23A

Myeongju Kang      Student on a Scholarship (2018-2019)     

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2020)

Dissertation: "Preparation of Photothermal Catalyst with Core-shell Structure According to Particle Shape and Catalyst" 

Ph.D. Candidate in School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST) 

Docotoral Advisor: Professor Kwan Young Lee

1st Author Papers (4) : J. Phys. D (2019), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2020), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2020), Colloids Surf. A (2020) 

EFN-30, EFN-22A

Soomin Han     Student on a Scholarship (2017-2018)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2019)
Dissertation: "Synthesis and Characterization of Urchin-like Hollow Gold Nanoshell for Photothermal Agents"
유미코아 (배터리양극재)

1st Author Papers (3) : ACS Omega (2018), ACS Appl. Mater. Interf. (2019), Colloids Surf. A (2019)

EFN-29, EFN-21A 👩‍❤️‍👨 2024.07.06 주례-안산에서

Geonmin Ro     Student on a Scholarship (2017-2018)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2019)

Dissertation: "수소 생성 반응을 위한 코어셀 구조의 나노촉매의 제조" 

OCI

1st Author Papers (3) : Colloids Surf. A (2019), Nanotechnol. (2019), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2019)

EFN-28, EFN-20A 👩‍❤️‍👨 2020.11.28 주례-서울에서

Woocheol Kim     Student on a Scholarship (2017-2018)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2019)
Dissertation: "Synthesis of TiO2 microrods and Gd3+ doped WS2 as novel photocatalysts"
국립환경과학원 위해성평가연구과

1st Author Papers (3) : Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2019, 2017), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2019)

EFN-27, EFN-19A

Changju Yeom     Student on a Scholarship (2016-2017)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2018)
Dissertation: "Preparation of nanoporous alumina for toxic gas adsorption"
Wonik IPS (반도체, 디스플레이)

1st Author Papers (3) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2018, 2016), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2018)

EFN-19, EFN-18A

Heyjin Lee     Student on a Scholarship (2016-2017)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2017)
Dissertation: "Synthesis of core-shell nanostructures and its catalytic and photothermal performance "
컨시언스 파트너스

1st Author Papers (5) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2018, 2017), Mater. Lett. (2017), Enviro. Eng. Res. (2017), Topics in Catal. (2017)

EFN-25, EFN-17A 👩‍❤️‍👨 2021.05.16 주례-수원에서

Sungmook Park     Student on a Scholarship (2015-2016)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2017)
Dissertation: "Facile Microwave-assisted synthesis of SnS2 for visible-light responsive photocatalyst"
두산전자(주)

1st Author Papers (7) : Chem. Eng. J. (2017), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2017), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2017, 2016, 2015), J. Nanosci. Nanotech. (2016), Korean Chem. Eng. Res. (2016)

EFN-24, EFN-16A

Jieun Kim     Student on a Scholarship (2015-2016)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2017)
Dissertation: "Degradation of organic dyes and detection of arsenic ion using paper-based nanoporous gold"
RiChemPro Inc. 

1st Author Papers (4) : Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2017a, 2017b, 2016a, 2016b)

EFN-23, EFN-15A 👩‍❤️‍👨 2023.03.25 주례-서울에서

Jihong Park     Student on a Scholarship (2014-2015)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2016)
Dissertation: "Microwave-assisted preparation of Au/CdS nanorods as visible-light responsive photocatalyst"
(주)TO21 http://www.to21.co.kr 

1st Author Paper (1) : RSC Adv. (2015)

EFN-20, EFN-14A 👩‍❤️‍👨 2024.03.25 축사-서울에서

Uiseok Jeong     Student on a Scholarship (2014-2015)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2016)
Dissertation: "Core-shell nanomaterials as recyclable catalyst and colorimetric sensor"
Ph.D. in Graduate School of EEWS (Energy, Environment, Water and Sustainability), KAIST
Docotoral Advisor: Professor Cafer T. Yavuz
LG이노텍 소자소개개발실 CTO

1st Author Papers (3) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2015), Chem. Eng. J. (2015), RSC Adv. (2015)

EFN-21,  EFN-13A

Seung Yeon Oh     Student on a Scholarship (2013-2014)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2015)
Dissertation: "Preparation of palladium electrocatalyst on paper-assisted porous gold"
Ph.D. in School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST)
Docotoral Advisor: Professor Jeong Sook Ha

1st Author Papers (4) : Korean. J. Chem. Eng. (2015), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2015a, 2015b), Clean Technol. (2014)

EFN-18, EFN-12A, EFN-01B 👩‍❤️‍👨 2020.06.27 주례-대전에서

Hwakyung Sung        

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2014)
Dissertation: "Colorimetric detection of heavy metal ions using plasmonic nanoparticles"
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2021)
Dissertation: "금, 은 나노입자의 크기분석을 위한 단일입자 질량분석기법의 개발 및 적용"
화학물질안전원 6급 공무원 

1st Author Papers (3) : Chemosphere (2018), Mater. Lett. (2015), Langmuir (2013)

EFN-17,  EFN-11A

Hyeon Ho Shin        Student on a Scholarship (2013-2014)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2015)

Dissertation: "Fabrication of electrochemical sensor using anodic aluminum oxide"

Ph.D. in School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST)

Docotoral Advisor: Professor Dong-Kwon Lim

Researcher in Bio-Platform Technology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT)

1st Author Paper (1) : Korean Chem. Eng. Res. (2015)

EFN-16, EFN-10A

Jae Hoon Sim      Student on a Scholarship (2012-2013)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2014)
Dissertation: "A study on the filter paper-assisted porous gold electrode as electrochemical sensor"
국도화학 R&D PU사업부

1st Author Papers (2) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2014a, 2014b)

EFN-15, EFN-09A
Ha Nee Umh         Student on a Scholarship (2011-2012)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2013)
Dissertation: "Fabrication of Anodic Aluminum Oxide/Gold Electrode for Heavy Metal-Ion Detection "
Ph.D. in School of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Seoul National University (2018)
Docotoral Advisor: Professor Jongheop Yi
남앤남 인터네셔널 (환경컨설팅) 

1st Author Papers (8) : Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2015, 2013), J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2014, 2013), Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. (2012), Korean Chem. Eng. Res. (2012a, 2012b), Clean Technol. (2012)

EFN-14, EFN-08A
Sukgyun Cha         Student on a Scholarship (2011-2012)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2013)
Dissertation: "Measurement of Cells Deformability by Utilizing Elastic Particle Focusing "
Co-advisor : Professor Jumin Kim, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ajou University
Ph.D. in Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University
삼성반도체

1st Author Papers (2) : Rheolog. Acta (2014), Anal. Chem. (2012)

EFN-12, EFN-07A
So Hyang Shin         Student on a Scholarship (2011-2012)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2013)
Dissertation: "Preparation of Application of Hydroyxl-Functionalized Surface Plasmon Resonance Gold Chip "
삼성SDI 컴파운드그룹

1st Author Papers (3) : Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. (2013), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2013), J. Korean Inst. Gas (2011)

EFN-13, EFN-06A
Cheon Seok Oh         Student on a Scholarship (2010-2011)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2012)
Dissertation: "Preparation of Nanoporous Gold Electrode for Detecting Heavy Metal Ions "
대덕전자 (전자부품소재)

1st Author Paper (1) : Micropor. Mesopor. Mat. (2012)

EFN-08, EFN-05A

Beum Jin Park        Student on a Scholarship (2010-2011)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2012)

Dissertation: "Fabrication and Application of Functional Nano-electrode using PDMS Micro-pattern"

Ph.D. in Graduate School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University(2022)

Docotoral Advisor: Professor Ho Seok Park

대전특허청 (심사관)

1st Author Paper (1) : Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. (2012)

EFN-11, EFN-04A
Jinkyu Roh       Student on a Scholarship (2009-2010)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2011)
Dissertation: "Synthesis of Silver Nanoprism and Its Morphological Variation"
Ph.D. in Dep. Chemical & Biological Engineering, Korea University (2017)
Docotoral Advisor: Professor Dong June Ahn
동우화인켐

1st Author Papers (5) : Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2013, 2012, 2010), Colloids Surf. A (2012), Langmuir (2010)

EFN-10, EFN-03A
Sun Hee Jee       Student on a Scholarship (2009-2010)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2011)
Dissertation: "Alternative Testing Methodology for Nanotoxicity of AgNPs using Negative Vesicle (DMPG)"
Musician

EFN-05, EFN-02A
Hero Kim             Student on a Scholarship (2008-2009)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2010)
Ph.D. in Dep. Material Engineering, Korea University (2022)
Dissertation: "A Novel Preparation of Porous Gold via Templating Method and Its Applications" , hero.kim@komico.com
KoMiCo (반도체)

1st Author Papers (3) : Micropor. Mesopor. Mat. (2009), Curr. Appl. Phys. (2009), J. Korean Inst. Gas (2008)

EFN-06, EFN-01A
Junsu Park

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2009)
Dissertation: "Development of Colorimetric Biosensor using Silver Nanoparticles"
Ph.D. in School of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Seoul National University (2013)
Docotoral Advisor: Professor Jongheop Yi
삼성 디스플레이

1st Author Papers (9) : Electrochimi. Acta (2013), J. Nanopart. Res. (2013, 2012, 2009), Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. (2011), J. Korea Soci. Environ. Anal. (2010), Korean J. Chem. Eng. (2009a, 2009b), J. Nanosci. Nanotech. (2008)