Chanhee Boo is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environ. Eng. Department at KAIST. Prof. Boo obtained his Ph.D. from Yale University in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. He also holds an M.S. in Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, and a B.S. in the same field, both obtained from Korea University. Prior to joining KAIST, he conducted postdoctoral research at Columbia University and also worked as a senior researcher at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).

Prof. Boo's research centers on the development of novel materials and innovative separation processes which can provide a key solution for a wide range of environmental challenges. He combines technological approaches from material and environmental science to address the most pressing separation challenges arising from the emerging water and industry sectors. His research also endeavors to improve fundamental understanding on interfacial phenomena, intermolecular interactions, and transport mechanisms.

The “Advanced Environmental Materials (AEM) Lab" led by Prof. Boo at KAIST is set to pioneer transformative advancements in water treatment and resource recovery technologies through innovative utilization of nano-scale organic and inorganic materials. His lab envisions pursuing three core research themes: (i) the efficient production of ultra-high-purity water, (ii) successful implementation of zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) in seawater desalination and industrial wastewater treatment, and (iii) effective recovery of valuable resources from wastewaters.