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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-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. (2025, 2026)

EFN-49

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

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

1st Author Papers (4) : J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2024), Sci. Total Environ. (2025), Solar Energy (2025), Chem. Eng. J. (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 (4) : J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2024), Buld. Environ. (2025), Sci. Total Environ. (2025), Surf. Interf. (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 (4) : J. Ind. Eng. Chem. (2025, 2026), Environ. Pollut. (2025), J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2026)

EFN-53

Eunju Cha Student on a Scholarship (2026-2028)

Master Course ::: Magentic separation of nanoplastics :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper () :

EFN-54

Chaeyoon Kim

Senior Student ::: Colorimetric detection :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper () :

EFN-55

Chaeryeong Kim

Senior Student ::: Colorimetric detection :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper () :

EFN-56

Gunwoo Park

Senior Student ::: Colorimetric detection :::
Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University

1st Author Paper () :

International co-worker

Prof. Rengaraj Selvaraj

Department of Chemistry, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Prof. Dae Kun Hwang

Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University

Alumni

EFN-47, EFN-38A

Woosuk Chung Student on a Scholarship (2024-2025)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2026)

Dissertation: "Near-Infrared Responsive Au@PDMS and CuS@PDMS Films for Photothermal Heating and Antimicrobial Applications"

취업 준비중

1st Author Papers (2) : Prog. Org. Coat. (2025), Environ. Pollut. (2025)

EFN-46, EFN-37A

Minseung Hyun Student on a Scholarship (2024-2025)

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2026)

Dissertation: "Thermo-responsive Gold Nanoparticles@PNIPAM Hydrogel with a Micro-Patterned Surface"

취업 준비중

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

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"

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"

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"
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"

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"

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 "
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
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"

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"
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)
Dissertation: "A Novel Preparation of Porous Gold via Templating Method and Its Applications"
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"
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)

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