Polymer Nanomaterials Laboratory
Park's Research Group

Principal Investigator
Professor, Department of Intelligent Energy and Industry, School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University (CAU)
Education
B.S. Polymer Science and Engineering, Chungnam Nantional University, 1990-1997
M.S. Polymer Program/Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 1998-2000
Ph.D. Program in Polymer Science and Technology/Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2001-2006
Postdoctral Scholar, Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California at Santa Barbara, 2006-2008
Empolyment
Visiting Professor, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California Berkeley, Aug. 2023 ~ July 2024
Associate Visiting Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Unviersity of Pennsylvania, Sep. 2014 ~ Aug. 2015
Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, CAU, Sep. 2008 ~
Contact
E-mail: jpark(at)cau.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-820-5735
Office: Room 332, Building 310

Juhyun Park
Graduate Students

Gyeongseon Min
Integrated M.S./Ph.D. Candidate, Mar. 2024~
Department of Intelligent Energy and Industry
B.S. Feb. 2024, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: Jan. 2023~
Research: Photodynamic and Photothermal Nanomedicines for Cancer Therapy
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Han Eum Park
Ph.D. Candidate, Sep. 2023~
B.S. 2016, M.S.2018, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Changam CALS
Research: Lubricants based on urea

So Young Lee
M.S. Candidate Feb. 2025, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, B.S. Feb. 2023, Biomedical Materials, Konyang University
Joined Group: July 2022~
Research: Cross-Linking Agents for Elastomers with Enhanced Thermal and Plasma Stability

Kwangduk Kim
M.S. Candidate, Feb. 2025, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: July 2022~
Research: Shape-memory fibers based on polyethyelenes

Chaehyeon Kim
M.S. Candidate, Aug. 2025, B.S. Aug. 2023, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: Jan. 2022~
Research: Antibacterial and Antiviral Functional fibers and textiles

Young Ho Yoo
M.S. Candidate, Feb. 2026, Department of Intelligent and Energy Industry
B.S. Feb. 2024, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: April. 2023~
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Undergraduate Students

Hyun Seok Choi
B.S. Feb. 2022
Applied Chemistry, Cheongju University
Joined Group: August. 2024~
Research: TBA

Jung Won Roh
B.S. Candidate, Feb. 2025
Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: July 2024~
Research: TBA

Yu min Hwang
B.S. Cadidate, Feb. 2026
Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: Jan. 2025~
Research: TBA
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Seung Ho Shin
B.S. Cadidate, Feb. 2026
Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: Oct. 2024~
Research: TBA
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Sun Ju Hong
B.S. Cadidate, Feb. 2025
Department of Chemistry, Catholic University
Joined Group: Jan. 2025~
Research: TBA
Alumni

Seong Su Eom
B.S.2009, M.S. 2011, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: LG Innotek
Joined Group: March. 2009~Feb. 2011
Theis: Self-Assembly of Phenylenevinylene-based Oligoelectrolytes in Lipid Vesicles and Its Optical Properties for Artificial Photosynthetic Device

Jaehong Koo
B.S.2010, M.S. 2012, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Hanwha Q Cells
Joined Group: March. 2010~Feb. 2012
Theis: Surface Modification of Zinc Oxide Nanorods with Zn-Porphyrin via Metal-Ligand Coordination for Photovoltaic Application

Jinju Cho
B.S.2010, M.S. 2012, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Group: March. 2010~Feb. 2012
Thesis: Preparation of Sodium and Cesium Doped Tungsten Oxide Composites and Their Application to theNnear-IR Shielding Film

Yebin Lee
B.S.2011, M.S. 2013, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Ph.D. Candidate, Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada
Joined Group: March 2011~Feb.2013
Thesis: Enhanced Photocurrent Generation by Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer between Phospholipid-Assembled Conjugated Oligoelectrolytes and Nile Red

Jungtae Kim
MS 2013
B.S.2011, M.S. 2013, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Group: Sep. 2011~Aug. 2013
Thesis: Control over Growth of Hexagonal Sodium Tungstate Nanorods by Polystyrene Sulfonate

Kyunghwan Moon
B.S.2012, M.S. 2014, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: DONGHEE
Joined Group: March. 2012~Feb. 2014
Thesis: Synthesis of Tungsten Bronze Nanoparticles and Their Applications for Energy Saving Smart Windows

Jinho Yang
B.S.2012, M.S. 2014, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Joined Group: March 2012~Feb. 2014
Thesis: Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nano-Rods and Control over Pectin Nanostructures

Jungju Yoon
B.S.2012, M.S. 2014, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Group: March 2012~Feb. 2014
Thesis: Nanoparticles of Conjugated Polymers Prepared from Phase-Separated Films of Phospholipids and Polymers

Hyunjin Jo
B.S.2013, M.S. 2015, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Hyundai Motors Co.
Joined Group: March 2013~Feb. 2015
Thesis: Fabrication of Layer-by-Layer Multilayer Thin Films Bearing Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles by Meniscus Dragging Deposition

Jaehyuk Choi
B.S.2013, M.S. 2015, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Kolon Industry
Joined Group: March 2013~Feb. 2015
Thesis: Preparation and Surface Modification of Tungsten Bronze Nanostructures

Insung Kang
B.S.2014, M.S. 2016, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Group: March 2014~Feb. 2016
Thesis: Stable vesicle assemblies on surfaces of hydrogel nanoparticles formed from a polysaccharide modified with lipid moieties

Jonghyeop Park
B.S.2014, M.S. 2016, Chemical Engineering, CAU
Current Affiliation: LG Household & Healthcare
Joined Group: March 2014~Feb. 2016
Thesis: Preparation of conjugated polymer-Fe3O4 hybrid nanoparticles for biomedical applications

Naraechan Bae
B.S.2015, M.S. 2017, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: VERICOM CO., LTD
Joined Group: March 2013 as undergraduate researcher, March 2015~Feb. 2017 as a graduate student
Thesis: Nanowires of Amorphous Conjugated Polymers Prepared via a Surfactant-Templating Process Using an Alkylbenzoic Acid

Juran Noh
Ph.D. Aug. 2022, Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, B.S.2015, M.S. 2017, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Postdoc., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, CA, USA
Joined Group: 2014~Feb. 2017
Thesis: Nanorods of Thienoisoindigo-Based Semiconductor Formed with Bromobenzaldehydes and a Phospholipid

Sunghoon Lee
B.S. 2017, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Ph.D. student, Seoul National University
Joined Group: Jan. 2016~Dec. 2016
Research: Hybrid Nanoparticles of Conjugated Polymers and Quantum Dots for Amplified Photoluminescence by Förster Resonance Energy Transfer

Han Eum Park
B.S. 2016, M.S.2018, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Changam CALS
Joined Group: 2015~Dec. 2018
Thesis: Network Polymers Based on Polyurethane and Polyethylene glycol for Shape Memory Fibers

Soomi Hwang
BS 2020, Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Hansol Paper Ltd. R&D Center
Joined Group: June. 2018~May. 2019

Taehyung Kim
B.S. 2017, M.S.2019, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Kumho Petrochemical
Joined Group: 2016~Feb. 2019
Thesis: Ethylene propylene diene monomers reinforced by tungsten bronze nanorods for simultaneously enhanced mechanical and photothermal properties

Jeongwan Che
B.S. 2017, M.S.2019, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Heesung Catalysis Co.
Joined Group: 2016~Feb. 2019
Thesis: Poly(3-hexylthiophene) nanoparticles prepared via a film shattering process and hybridization with TiO2 for visible-light active photocatalysis

Jiwon Lee
B.S. 2018, M.S. 2020, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Group: Feb. 2017 ~ Feb. 2020
Thesis: Conjugated Polymer/Silver Core-Shell Hybrid Nanoparticles for Enhancing Photocatalytic Activity

Byoung Yun Jeon
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Hanbat University, 2018
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang Unviersity 2020
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Lab: March 2018 ~ Feb. 2020
Thesis: Assemblies of a donor-acceptor-type conjugated polymer and liquid crystalline alkyl benzoic acid for aqueous dispersion of nanowires

Loc Phuoc Trung
B.S. Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2013
MS Course Completed (March 2018~Feb. 2020)
Current Affiliation: Gachun University.
Research: Hybrid nanomaterials of conjugated polymers and metal/metal oxides

Younghyun Lee
B.S. 2017, M.S. 2020, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Lotte Chemical
Joined Group: August 2018 ~ August 2020
Research: Vanadium Dioxide Nanomaterials for Thermochromic Applications

Dong-Keon Koo
B.S. 2019, M.S. 2021, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Samsung Electronics
Joined Group: July 4, 2016 ~ Feb, 2021
Research: Assemblies of Organic/Polymeric Semiconductors for Sensing and Optoelectronic Devices

Subin Lee
BS 2021, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: M.S. Candicate, Seoul National University
Joined Group: Nov. 14, 2018~Feb. 2021
Thesis: Porous polyssacharides for removing hazardous metal ions from waste water

Sang Won Jung
M.S. Aug. 2021, B.S. Aug. 2019, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Samsung Electronics
Joined Group: Dec. 2018
Research: Tungsten-doped vanadium dioxides and their hybrids for energy saving smart windows

Solbin Yoon
B.S. Feb. 2021, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: M.S. Candidate, Seoul National University
Joined Group: June 2019~June 2021
Research: Conjugated polymer nanoparticle core/metal shell hybrids and their stability in radical environment

Yejee Jeon
M.S. Feb. 2022, B.S. Feb. 2020, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: LG Energy Solution
Joined Group: Aug. 19, 2019
Research: Piezoelectric polymer nanocomposites

Duong Thi Thuy Pham
Ph.D. Aug. 2022, M.S. Feb. 2018, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University, B.S. 2015, Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam Nantional University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ph.D. Thesis: Conjugated polymer nanoparticles with ordered assembkly structure for diagonostic and therapeutic applications
MS Thesis: Clustering of iron oxide nanocrystals in conjugated polymer nanoparticles for enhanced, simultaneous photothermal, photoacoustic and magnetic effects

Yonghun Shin
M.S. Aug. 2022, B.S. Feb. 2020, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Samsung Electronics
Joined Group: April 2020
Research: Conjugated polymer nanoparticles and their hybrids for photocatalysis


Jiho Jeong
B.S. Candidate, Feb. 2024, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: July 2022~Feb. 2023

Arbanah Muhammad
B.E. 2010, Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
M.S. 2013, Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Ph.D. Feb. 2024, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Joined Lab: Sep. 2020~Feb. 2024
Research: Porous nanofibers for smart textiles
Kihwan Rim
M.S. Feb. 2023, B.S. Feb. 2021, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Samsung Electronics
Joined Group: March 2020
Research: Enhanced thermal stability of rubber elastomers for semiconductor manufacturing processes

Jiwon Kim
B.S. Candidate, Feb. 2024, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: Jan. 2023~April 2023

Alemayehu Kidanemariam
Ph.D. Sep. 2022, Intelligence Energy and Industry, Chung-Ang University, B.S.2016, Chemical Engineering, University of Technology, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia
Joined group. Aug. 2018-Feb.2024
Current Affiliation: Research Professor, Gachon University
Research: Metal-organic frameworks for waste treatments and photocatalysis

Tian Kun
M. S.Aug. 2024. Department of Intelligence Energy and Industry, CAU; B.S. 2021, Materials Science and Engineering, Yantai University, China
Current Affiliation: TBA
Joined Group: Sep. 2022~Aug. 2024
Research: Photothermal hydrogels bearing polyaniline nanoparticles

Dabin Lee
Ph.D. 2019-2024.08, Chem. Eng. Chung-Ang Univ.
B.S. 2015, Chemical Engineering, Soonchunhyang University
M. S. 2018, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Postdoc. Dept. Mater. Sci. Eng. KAIST
Research: Conjugated polymer nanomaterials and their hybrids for energy conversion applications
MS Thesis: Conjugated Polymer Nano-Ellipsoids Assembled with Octanoic Acid and Their Polyurethane Nanocomposites with Simultaneous Thermal Storage and Antibacterial Activity
Ph.D. Thesis: Hybrid Composites Based on Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for Photothermal Applications

Jinwoo Nam
M. S. Feb. 2024, B.S. Feb. 2022, Chemical Engineering, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: LG Chem.
Joined Group: Jan. 2021~ Feb. 2024
Research: Conjugated Polymer Core–Silver Shell Nanohybrids with Enhanced Stability in Radical-Containing Environments

Woonhyeong Lee
M.S. Feb. 2024, B.S. Feb. 2022, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University
Current Affiliation: Kumho Petrochem.
Joined Group: Jan. 2021~Feb. 2024
Research: Photothermally-Activated Piezo-Pyroelectric Multifunctional Hybrid Energy Harvester for Motion Sensing and Thermal Therapy
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Hye Ryeong Jang
B.S. Candidate, Feb. 2025, Building Science and Engineering double-majoring in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University
Joined Group: Sep. 2023~May, 2024
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