Expertise

Nanobiotechnology and Biosensors

Development of a novel inhibitor resistant genomic assay (NanoGene assay)

Pathogenic bacteria detection in water system and in-situ bacteria sensor

Detection of carbon nanotubes in water

Environmental Microbiology

Biotransformation of chlorinated compounds

PAHs bioremediation and ecological impact of Gulf Shore oil spill

Sustainability for energy and water resources

Biofuel production from sustainable sources

Water safety for sustainable water system

Nanobiotechnology and biosensors; Genomic approaches to understand microbial population dynamics; Microbial degradation of chlorinated compounds; Microfluidics and nanoparticle manipulation; Biofuels and sustainable energy

Degrees
PhD, University of Delaware, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2005
MS, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, Environmental Science and Engineering, 2000
BS, Ewha Womans University, South Korea, Environmental Engineering, 1998
Keywords
civil engineering