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Inhyeong Jeon, Ph.D.
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Inhyeong is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Environmental Science at Korea University. Inhyeong received his Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from Yale University, working with Prof. Jaehong Kim. At Yale, Inhyeong's research focused on reducing the chemical reliance of water treatment technologies through the use of renewable energy and stimuli-responsive materials. Following his doctoral studies, Inhyeong worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University under Prof. Meagan Mauter, where he developed a design and optimization platform for safe and cost-effective potable water reuse systems.
Broadly, his research aims to enhance water security by diversifying water supply portfolios. At Korea University, Inhyeong's group focuses on developing and optimizing fit-for-purpose water treatment technologies to support sustainable water supply.
Education:
Ph.D., Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, 2024 (Graduation with Distinction)
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, 2019
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, 2017 (Summa Cum Laude)
Academic Appointments:
2026.03 - Present Assistant Professor, School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University
2024.08 - 2026.02 Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
2019.08 - 2024.07 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University
2017.03 - 2019.02 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
2016.06 - 2016.08 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St.Louis
Honors and Awards:
2024 - 2026 Kwanjeong Educational Foundation Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research
2024 Graduation with Distinction in Dissertation, Yale University
2023 Small Grants Program Recipient, Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies
2022 Travel Grant Recipient, Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)
2019 - 2023 Kwanjeong Educational Foundation Fellowship for Ph.D. Study
2017 Certificate of Merit, Divison of Environmental Chemistry, American Chemical Society
2017 - 2019 Kwanjeong Educational Foundation Fellowship for M.S. Study
2017 Certified Honorary Member of SNU Engineers' Honor Society
2017 Graduation with the Highest Distinction, Alumni Association of School of Engineering, Seoul National University
2017 Distinguished Young Engineers Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineers
2016 Outstanding Portfolio Award, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
2016 McDonnell Academy Global Energy and Environmental Partnership (MAGEEP) Fellowship
2015 Undergraduate Presentation Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineers
2011 - 2017 National Fellowship for Natural Sciences and Engineering
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