The people of ECML

Members

Faculty, researchers, and students working on water intelligence.

Kiho Park

Kiho Park 박기호

Associate Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

Hanyang University

+82-2-2220-0523

Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 2018.
  • – through Master and Ph.D. integrated course (Supervisor: Prof. Dae Ryook Yang)
  • B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 2011.

Professional Experience

  • 2024.03~Present: Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University
  • 2023.04~2024.02: Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University
  • 2021.03~2023.03: Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University
  • 2019.07~2021.01: Research Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham
  • 2018.11~2019.06: Research Professor, School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University
  • 2018.03~2018.10: Research Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University

Professional Activities and Membership

  • Editorial Board Member, Desalination (Elsevier)
  • 2023.08~Present: Member, Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
  • 2022.09~Present: Director, Korean Society of Ultrapure Water
  • 2021.03~Present: Member, Korean Institute of Chemical Engineering
  • 2021.03~Present: Member, The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
  • Honors and Awards
  • 2026.05.11: Emerging Researcher Award (Outstanding International Paper category), Hanyang University
  • Desalination Editors Award — Top Reviewer in 2025, for outstanding review performance in Desalination (Elsevier)
  • 2023.11: Miwon Award for Early-career Researchers (KSIEC 2023 Fall Meeting)
  • 2018.04: Hoimyung Graduate Research Award (KIChE 2017 Fall Meeting)
  • 2018.02: 2017 KU Graduate Student Achievement Award (Korea University)
  • 2017.08: Best-paper Awarded Student (Korea University)
  • 2016.05: Best Poster Presentation Award (ACTS 2016)
  • 2015.10: Best Oral Presentation Award (KIChE 2015 Fall Meeting)
  • 2012.10: Best Poster Presentation Award (KIChE 2012 Spring Meeting)

Postdoctoral Researchers 1

Jeongwoo Moon
문정우 Jeongwoo Moon

Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Desalination
  • Design and optimization using numerical modeling
  • Optimization of process operation using deep learning
  • Optimization of process control using reinforcement learning

Ph.D. Students 1

Yinseo Song
송인서 Yinseo Song

Ph.D course (2026.03~)

  • Machine learning-based chemical process modeling
  • Forward osmosis and desalination system characterization
  • CCUS thermodynamic modeling

M.S./Ph.D. Integrated 2

GunYoung Kim
김건영 GunYoung Kim

M.S/Ph.D Integrated course (2023.09~)

  • Batch RO process modeling
  • HSBRO system modeling and optimization
  • Biodiesel production system modeling and optimization

Heun Se Kim
김흔세 Heun Se Kim

M.S/Ph.D Integrated course (2024.09~)

  • LCA-based process evaluation
  • HSBRO system optimization and pilot-scale operation
  • Machine learning-based chemical proces modeling

M.S. Students 4

Hyowoog Gwak
곽효욱 Hyowoog Gwak

Master course (2025.03~)

  • Supply chain optimization
  • CCUS system modeling

Yunju Kim
김윤주 Yunju Kim

Master course (2025.03~)

  • Nanofiltration system modeling
  • CCUS system modeling

Sehwan Yang
양세환 Sehwan Yang

Master course (2026.03~)

  • Reinforced learning-based process control

Jinbeom Kim
김진범 Jinbeom Kim

Master course (2026.09~)

  • Biodiesel production process
  • e-SAF process design

Undergraduate Researchers 1

Gyeom Jeong
정겸 Gyeom Jeong

B.S course (4rd year)

  • AI-based chemical process modeling
  • Brine valorization/utilization

Alumni 3