Park Research Group


#Environmental Nano-Convergence Laboratory (ENCL)


#Department of Environmental Engineering


#Kyungpook National University

[Research Interests]

- Sustainable development towards next-generation of multifunctional nanostructures; Application in 1) adsorption, 2) resource recovery, 3) chemical oxidation, 4) sono/photocatalytic (visible and UV light) oxidation, and 5) soil and groundwater remediation.

- Design and optimization of innovative physicochemical separation processes (ultrafiltration and nanofiltration) for drinking water and industrial wastewater treatment in terms of energy consumption and concentrate management.

- Characterization of the environmental fate processes of engineered and natural nanomaterials (contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface); Transformations, reactivity, and toxicity of nanoparticles in soils, water, and plants. 

[ Highlights ]

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 박사과정에 재학 중인 Njaramba Lewis Kamande 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 2023년 12월 미국 San Francisco에서 개최된 AGU23 학회에서 Outstanding Student Presentation Award (OSPA)을 수상하였습니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Njaramba Lewis Kamande, a Ph.D student at ENCL, has selected to receive an Outstanding Student Presentation Award (OSPA) for his presentation "Fabrication of a beta-cyclodextrin functionalized PVDF/Fe-MOF mixed matrix membrane for remediation of ciprofloxacin in aqueous environment" during AGU 2023 meeting. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 김민석 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 에스엘(주) (SL corporation) 신입사원 공개채용에 합격을 하였습니다. 김민석 학생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부를 졸업하고 현재 경북대학교 건설환경에너지공학부에 석사과정으로 재학중이며 2024년 3월 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Minseok Kim, a Master's student at ENCL, accepted a job offer for research position at SL corporation. He earned his bachelor's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and currently pursue a Master's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정을 마친 윤근영 졸업생 (지도교수 박창민)이 한국과학기술기획평가원 (KISTEP) 위촉연구직 공개채용에 합격을 하였습니다. 윤근영 졸업생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부/석사를 모두 졸업하고 2024년 1월 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Keunyoung Yun, M.S., an alumni of ENCL, accepted a job offer for research position at Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP). He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and will be appointed in Jan. 2024. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 김현정 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 2023년 UST-한국건설기술연구원 하계 연구인턴십에 합격을 하였습니다.  김현정 학생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부를 졸업하고 현재 경북대학교 물IT융합공학과에 석사과정으로 재학중이며, 이번에 UST-한국건설기술연구원 건설환경공학과에서 한 달간 인턴십을 수행할 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- UST, 이공계 대학생에 ‘연구인턴십’ 제공 (Chosun Biz)

- 동계 UST 연구 인턴십 발대식 (YTN 사이언스 투데이)

- Congratulations! Hyeonjeong Kim, a Master's student at ENCL, was selected for 2023 UST-KICT summer research internship program. She earned her bachelor's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and currently pursue a Master's degree in the Department of Water & IT Engineering at KNU. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정을 마친 박소영 졸업생 (지도교수 박창민)이 대구광역시와 경상북도 보건환경연구원에 동시 합격을 하였습니다.  박소영 졸업생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부/석사를 모두 졸업하고 이번에 환경연구직 연구사로 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Soyoung Park, M.S., an alumni of ENCL, passed the government service examinations at Daegu-Metropolitan City and Gyeongsangbuk-do Institute of Health and Environment, simultaneously. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and will be appointed as an environmental researcher this time. 

- Congratulations! Prof. Park was featured in an article of KNU People, Vol. 261. Click the banner below to learn more.

[ News ]

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Construction of a gelatin aerogel catalyst functionalized with LaCoO3 and g-C3N5 for efficient ciprofloxacin degradation via adsorption and peroxymonosulfate activation” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals by graphene oxide-based membranes in water: A review” was accepted for publication in Journal of Environmental Management (IF: 8.7). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Peroxymonosulfate-activated photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin via a dual Z-scheme g-C3N5/BiVO4/CoFe−LDH heterojunction: Operation and mechanistic insights” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Ultrasonic treatment of endocrine disrupting compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in water: An updated review” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 13.6). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of contaminants of emerging concerns and dyes by MXene-based membranes in water: A review” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 8.6). 

[ Media coverage ]

- Congratulations! Prof. Park won the KNU Wonam Academic Award in recognition of his excellent research achievements at the 78th anniversary ceremony of Kyungpook National University.

- KNU인물: 2024 원암학술상 수상자 박창민 교수 선정 (링크 바로가기)

- Congratulations! Our paper “Adsorption-enhanced sonophotocatalytic removal of tetracycline from water using ceria-zirconia (x)CeO2-(1-x)ZrO2 binary oxide nanocatalyst” published in Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers (JKSEE) in June 2022 was selected as a best paper (journal cover), and Prof. Park, Yeonji (Ph.D student), and Gyuri (M.S. student) were finalized as this month's researcher. 

- Congratulations! Prof. Park won the Prime Minister's Citation in recognition of his achievements in science and technology promotion at a ceremony marking Science, Information, and Communication Day.

- Congratulations! Our study "Rational construction of CeO2-ZrO2@MoS2 hybrid nanoflowers for enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of naproxen: Mechanisms and degradation pathways” has been published in several local news outlets. 

[ Prospective students ]

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