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

Mr. Sujal | Bio Sensor | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Sujal ,National Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Sujal is a dynamic and ambitious individual based in New Delhi, with a strong academic foundation and a passion for continuous improvement in a competitive environment. He is currently pursuing a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi, where he has maintained a commendable CGPA of 7.49/10. Sujal has a keen interest in various facets of technology, as evidenced by his proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C, and Python, and his solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, machine learning, AI, and more.During his academic journey, Sujal has demonstrated his ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical projects. Notably, he worked as a Research Intern on Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces, contributing to advancements in 5G-6G technology. His research efforts culminated in the publication of a paper in the IETE Technical Review, showcasing his work on the Dual Split Pocket Biosensor Tunnel Field Effect Transistor (TFET). Additionally, Sujal’s minor degree program in Computer Science and Engineering, with a focus on ML&AI, has further enriched his technical skillset.

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🛠️ FUNDAMENTALS / SKILLS

Data Structures and Algorithms, DBMS, Machine Learning, AI, Linux, OS, PHP, MATLAB, Numpy, Pandas, OOPS, Canva

🎓 EDUCATION

National Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.Tech | Electronics And Communication Engineering
Dec 2020 – Present
CGPA: 7.49 / 10

Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Udhampur J&K
CBSE 12th Board
Apr 2019 – Mar 2020
Score: 91%

💼 WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Intern | DOI

Working on Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces based on 5G-6G technology
Achieved notable results in coverage probability and achievable ergodic secrecy rate
Designed and implemented the Dual Split Pocket Biosensor Tunnel Field Effect Transistor (TFET)
Published a research paper on Stacked Stepped Oxide Split Pocket VTFET-Biosensor in the IETE Journal

Sales And Marketing

Marketed the company’s product and achieved sales targets
Youth Influencer

🧑‍💻 TECHNICAL SKILLS

MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJs, Research, Literature Review, Paper writing, Sales and Marketing, Verilog HDL, VLSI

📚 PROJECTS

EEG Based Imaging Speech Recognition
Machine Learning, MATLAB | July 2023 – Present

B.Tech Final Year Project – Graphic User Interface (GUI) based
Focuses on speech and image classification through EEG – brain signaling

Laser Leveler
Hardware | Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

Designed a laser leveler with cost-effective equipment

Face Recognition
Machine Learning, MATLAB | Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

Developed a project to detect names of humans by showing faces
Achieved 85.7% accuracy

👥 POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

Training and Placement Cell, NIT Delhi
Database Coordinator | Jan 2023 – Present

Prepared and managed companies’ spreadsheets and databases

IEEE Student Branch, NIT Delhi
IEEE Student Member | Jan 2023 – Present

Conducted events and workshops including CodeOn contests, GRE-TOEFL workshops, and blockchain quizzes

🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS

Conducted and managed events with Cultural Club NITD
Successfully collaborated with Tech Club NITD & IEEE Women in Engineering

🗣️ LANGUAGES

English (Professional), Hindi (Native Speaker)

🎨 INTERESTS

Practice Yoga 🧘‍♂️, Music 🎵, Teaching 👨‍🏫, Drama 🎭

Publications Notes:📄

Vertically Stacked Stepped Oxide Split-Pocket VTFET as a Label Free Biosensor

CITED: 2

Investigating EEG Spectral Signatures for Decoding Envisioned Speech Recognition