Prof. Dr. Chulhwan Park | Biosensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Chulhwan Park | Biosensor Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Chulhwan Park, Kwangwoon University, South Korea

Chulhwan Park is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kwangwoon University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Korea University in 2003, focusing on the enhanced biodegradation of environmental pollutants. He completed his M.S. and B.S. at Kwangwoon University, specializing in biological wastewater treatment. Dr. Park has held various prestigious roles, including Director of Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology and President of KWU Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation. His international experience includes positions as a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge. A prolific researcher, he has received numerous awards, such as the Cham-Bit Academic Award and the BBE Best Editor Award, recognizing his contributions to biotechnology, environmental engineering, and academia.

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Suitability of Chulhwan Park for the Best Researcher Award

Professor Chulhwan Park demonstrates a stellar research and academic record in the field of Chemical Engineering, particularly in bioprocess engineering, biorefinery, biomass, and bioenergy. His contributions span groundbreaking research, impactful publications, and leadership roles in academia and industry collaborations.

🎓 Education

  • 📜 Ph.D. (Mar 1999 – Feb 2003)
    • Department: Chemical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
    • Advisor: Seung Wook Kim
    • Thesis: Enhanced Biodegradation of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene by Pseudomonas putida
  • 📜 M.S. (Mar 1997 – Feb 1999)
    • Department: Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, Korea
    • Advisor: Jinwon Lee
    • Thesis: A Study on the Biological Wastewater Treatment Using Microbes Isolated from Wastewater
  • 📜 B.S. (Mar 1993 – Feb 1997)
    • Department: Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, Korea

💼 Work Experience

  • Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (Mar 2007 – Present)
    • Positions Held:
      • Professor (2015 – Present)
      • Associate Professor (2011 – 2015)
      • Assistant Professor (2007 – 2011)
    • Leadership Roles:
      • Head of Department (2011-2014, 2016-2018)
      • Director of Graduate School (2016-2018)
      • Dean of Student Affairs (2018-2020)
      • Director of KW Makerspace & Seoul Startup Didimteo (2021-2023)
      • President of KWU Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation (2021-2023)
      • Current Director of Startup Package Business Institute and Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology
  • 🌐 Guest Faculty Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory & Visiting Professor, UC Berkeley (Jan 2015 – Feb 2016)
  • ⚙️ Senior Researcher, Environment Energy Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (Jan 2005 – Feb 2007)
  • 📚 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge (Nov 2003 – Dec 2004)

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 2021 🏅 Cham-Bit Academic Award (Best Research Award), Kwangwoon University
  • 2020 🏆 BBE Best Editor Award, Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
  • 2020 🎖 Academic Promotion Award, The Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
  • 2019 📜 Bumseok Paper Award, Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • 2018 🏅 Education Certificate Award, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Education
  • 2014 🏆 Damyeon Academic Award, KSBB
  • 2013 🥇 Best Teacher Award, Kwangwoon University
  • 2012 🏅 Minister Award (Lab Safety), Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology
  • 2009 🏵 Best Poster Presentation, KS Toxicogenomics and Toxicoproteomics
  • 2005 🎖 Best Poster Presentation, Membrane Society of Korea

Publication Top Notes:

Effects of various pretreatments for enhanced anaerobic digestion with waste activated sludge

CITED:1050

Comparison of disperse and reactive dye removals by chemical coagulation and Fenton oxidation

CITED:557

Decolorization of disperse and reactive dyes by continuous electrocoagulation process

CITED:408

Water recycling from desalination and purification process of reactive dye manufacturing industry by combined membrane filtration

CITED:293

Biodegradation and biosorption for decolorization of synthetic dyes by Funalia trogii

CITED:276

 

Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Lin | Biosensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Lin | Biosensor Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Lin, Chongqing University, China

Xiaogang Lin He earned his B.E. degree in Precision Instrument from Xi’an Technological University in 1998, followed by his M.A.Eng and Ph.D. degrees in Optical Engineering from Chongqing University in 2003 and 2008, respectively. Dr. Lin began his career as a technician at Mingguang Instrument Factory in 1998 before transitioning to academia as a Lecturer at Chongqing University’s College of Opto-electronic Engineering in 2003. He has since risen through the ranks, becoming an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor in 2010, and Professor in 2017. His research interests focus on photoelectric biosensing, biosensors, precision testing technology, and intelligent instruments, resulting in over 40 high-quality technical publications. Dr. Lin has also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2014 and 2017. He is an active member of the third Council of Opto-mechatronics Technology and Systems under the China Instrument and Control Society, as well as a senior member of the society. Additionally, he is an international TRIZ Association three-level certified expert and a national second-level innovation engineer. Dr. Lin has received the first prize of the Chongqing Science and Technology Progress Award and has hosted and participated in more than 20 provincial and ministerial research projects, including significant initiatives like the National Key R&D Program of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Xiaogang Lin

Dr. Xiaogang Lin is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive academic and professional achievements in the field of optical engineering and biosensing technologies. Born in Chongqing, China, in 1975, Dr. Lin has built a remarkable career, marked by significant contributions to research and education.

Education 🎓

  • B.E. in Precise Instrument
    Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an, China (1998)
  • M.A. in Optical Engineering
    Chongqing University, Chongqing, China (2003)
  • Ph.D. in Optical Engineering
    Chongqing University, Chongqing, China (2008)

Work Experience 💼

  • Technician
    Mingguang Instrument Factory, China (1998)
  • Lecturer
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2003)
  • Assistant Professor
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2003 – 2010)
  • Associate Professor
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2010 – 2017)
  • Professor
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2017 – Present)
  • Visiting Scholar
    University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA (2014, 2017)

Achievements 🌟

  • Over 40 high-quality technical publications in the field of optical engineering and biosensing.
  • Member of the Third Council of Opto-mechatronics Technology and Systems, China Instrument and Control Society.
  • Senior member of the China Instrument and Control Society.
  • International TRIZ Association three-level certified expert.
  • National second-level innovation engineer.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • First Prize of Chongqing Science and Technology Progress Award
    For significant contributions to the field of optical engineering and biosensing.
  • Hosted and participated in more than 20 provincial and ministerial research projects, including:
    • National Key R&D Program of China
    • National Natural Science Foundation of China

Publication Top Notes:

A Study on Pigment Composition of Buddhist Cave Paintings Based on Hyperspectral Technology

A Perovskite Material Screening and Performance Study Based on Asymmetric Convolutional Blocks

Advancements in Chemical and Biosensors for Point-of-Care Detection of Acrylamide

ACEK Biosensor for the Minute-Scale Quantification of Breast Cancer ctDNA

An alternating current electrokinetics biosensor for rapid on-site serological screening of Taenia solium cysticercosis infection