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

Dr. Xiaojin Luo, Ziin Mining Group co., Ltd, China

Xiaojin Luo received his B.S. degree from the Department of Energy and Resource Engineering at Peking University in 2014, followed by a doctoral degree from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Peking University in 2023, where he collaborated with Professor Cui. Currently, he is working in the field of electrocatalysis at Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. His research focuses on wearable bioelectronic devices for healthcare applications and fully integrated closed-loop systems for diabetes treatment. He has authored eight journal papers in prestigious publications, including ACS Sensors, IEEE Electron Device Letters, Analytica Chimica Acta, and Talanta.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Xiaojin Luo’s extensive academic background and notable research accomplishments make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Having earned both his B.S. and doctoral degrees from the prestigious Peking University, he has developed a deep understanding of energy, resource engineering, and materials science. His collaboration with Professor Cui at Peking University has further strengthened his expertise, especially in the field of electrocatalysis and wearable bioelectronic devices.

Work Experience:

Currently working in the field of electrocatalysis at Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.

Research focus includes wearable bioelectronic devices for healthcare applications and developing fully integrated closed-loop systems for diabetes treatment.

He has also published eight first-authored journal papers in prominent publications such as ACS Sensors, IEEE Electron Device Letters, Analytica Chimica Acta, and Talanta.