Research Professor in Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology, Inha University, Korea

Ongoing research works: Functionalized organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials for biological and environmental applications

(1) (Harmful) microalgae treatment (Inhibition/algicidal activities, harvesting, and conversion into useful materials)

(2) Antimicrobial and AOP/ARP processes (Biocidal effects, adsorption, Advanced Fenton-like reaction/reduction, eco-toxicity, and biochips)

(3) CO₂ utilization (Selective solid adsorbents and mass-production of efficient base catalysts)

(4) Design of unique nanomaterial hybrids for environmental clean-ups (Organoclays, inorganic semiconductors, and carbon-based 0D, 1D, and 2D nanomaterials)

(5) Cytotoxicity study of mammalian cells (In-vitro/in-vivo anticancer assays, transfection, and drug delivery)

Post doctoral Researcher in Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, KAIST, Korea

Supervisor: Professor Jong-In Han

Ongoing research works: Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoclay-based bio(nano)technology:

(1) Immobilization of defected aminoclays onto fabrics or membranes formicroalgae harvesting and biodiesel conversion

(2) Diagnostic aminoclay sensors for cancer detection and anticancer effect

(3) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) capturing by organo-building blocks of nanoclays

(4) Axenic microalgae culture

(5) Oleaginous yeast cell disruption by aminoclay-based Fenton-like reaction and its use in feedstock for microalgae culture

(6) Novel organoclay catalysts for hydrolysis of polysaccharides

Post doctoral Researcher in Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Chosun University, Korea

Supervisor: Professor Hyun-Jae Shin

Ongoing research works: Applications of aminoclays:

(1) Template- assisted synthesis of J-aggregates

(2) Spun fibers developed by aminoclay/polymer melt blending

(3) Plasmid carrier in microorganism (bacteria and microalgae) transformation

(4) Microalgae harvesting by aminoclays

Ph.D. in Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea

Supervisor: Professor Ji-Won Yang

Dissertation: Synthesis of cationic organoclay and applications to environmental areas

M.S. in Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea

Supervisor: Professor Ji-Won Yang

Dissertation: Remediation of groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents using vegetable oil emulsion

B.S. in Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea

Research focus: Synthesis of mesoporous silica materials

서울글로벌챌린지 2021, Awarded by 서울산업진흥원,

가천학술대상, Awarded by Gachon University,

가천학술상, Awarded by Gachon University

Awarded by Korea Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for assistant instructors (including full tuition, board, and monthly stipend, M.S. / Ph.D. courses).

Autobiography excellence award, BK 21 Overseas program

Outstanding oral presentation award (2011), Korean Society of Environmental Engineering