Dr. Younghan Yoon, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, South Korea
Dr. Younghan Yoon appears to be a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award” based on his educational background, professional activities, research experiences, and contributions to environmental engineering.
Publication profile
Educational Background
Dr. Yoon holds a Doctor of Engineering degree from Yonsei University, focusing on environmental engineering, specifically developing activated carbon-impregnated materials for removing pollutants like fine dust and BTEX from the environment. His earlier education includes a Master’s degree from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, where he studied the effects of cations on aerobic sludge granulation, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Korea University. His academic foundation is solid and directly relevant to environmental science and engineering.
Professional Activities
Dr. Yoon is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Korean Society of Environmental Engineering, the Korea Water Environment Society, and the Korean Society of Industrial-Academic Technology. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing environmental engineering research and sharing his expertise within the community.
Research Experience
Dr. Yoon’s research spans a wide range of critical environmental issues. He has led projects on disaster damage assessment and recovery quantification, urban coronavirus management, sustainable drinking water purification standards, food waste desalination, and phosphorus removal technology. His work addresses real-world environmental challenges, demonstrating both scientific innovation and practical applications.
Patents and Certifications
Dr. Yoon holds multiple patents related to water quality management and treatment technologies, including systems for water quality management, methods for improving water corrosiveness, and advanced oxidation processes. These patents showcase his ability to develop innovative solutions that can significantly impact environmental engineering practices.
Publication Top Notes
- 📄 “Development of an Air Filter to Remove Fine Dust from Indoor Air Using a Traditional Korean Paper, ‘Hanji’” (2024) – 1 citation
- 📄 “Development of Vulnerability Evaluation Technology for Environmental Facilities Focused on the Water Treatment Systems in South Korea” (2023)
- 📄 “Prediction and Interpretation of Water Quality Recovery after a Disturbance in a Water Treatment System Using Artificial Intelligence” (2022) – 5 citations
- 📄 “Development of a combined aerobic-anoxic and methane oxidation bioreactor system using mixed methanotrophs and biogas for wastewater denitrification” (2019) – 15 citations
- 📄 “Bio-Methanol production using treated domestic wastewater with mixed methanotroph species and anaerobic digester biogas” (2018) – 13 citations
- 📄 “Performance of activated carbon-impregnated cellulose filters for indoor VOCs and dust control” (2016) – 18 citations
- 📄 “Fabrication and characterization of micro-porous cellulose filters for indoor air quality control” (2016) – 16 citations
- 📄 “Control of indoor suspended microorganisms by UV and photocatalytic disinfection” (2015)
- 📄 “Photocatalytic degradation of trichloroethylene in aqueous phase using nano-ZNO/Laponite composites” (2013) – 40 citations
- 📄 “Analysis of changes in extreme weather events using extreme indices” (2011) – 5 citations
Conclusion
Dr. Younghan Yoon’s extensive academic background, active professional engagement, diverse research experience, and multiple patents make him a suitable and deserving candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” His contributions to environmental engineering demonstrate both a deep understanding of complex environmental challenges and a commitment to developing sustainable solutions.