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In Korean
추광호 교수(공과대학 환경공학과)
Education
o(1990) B.Sc., Seoul National Univeristy, Seoul
o(1992) M.Sc., Seoul National University, Seoul
o(1996) Ph.D., Seoul National University, Seoul
o(1992) M.Sc., Seoul National University, Seoul
o(1996) Ph.D., Seoul National University, Seoul
Professional Experience
o (2017~2018) Visiting Scholar, Stanford University, Stanford
o (2008~2009) Visiting Associate, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
o (2004~Present) Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2000~2004) Professor, Daegu University, Gyeongsan
o (1997~1998) Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Washington, Seattle
o (1996~2000) Special Reseach Fellow, Seoul National University, Seoul
o (2008~2009) Visiting Associate, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
o (2004~Present) Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2000~2004) Professor, Daegu University, Gyeongsan
o (1997~1998) Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Washington, Seattle
o (1996~2000) Special Reseach Fellow, Seoul National University, Seoul
Research Interests
Electocatalytic membrane, Antifouling membrane, Photocatalytic membrane,Moving membrane, Membrane bioreactor, Membrane distillation, Quorum quenching, Quorum sensing, Biomedia, Resource recovery, Water-energy nexus Granular metal oxide, Metal oxide adsorption Renewable energy,
Major Research Achievements
o Membrane reciprocation and quorum quenching: An innovative combination for fouling control and energy saving in membrane bioreactors
o Probiotic strategy for biofouling control through direct injection of quorum-quenching bacteria into membrane bioreactors
o Live membrane filters with immobilized quorum quenching bacterial strains for anti-biofouling
o Core-shell structured quorum quenching beads for more sustainable anti-biofouling in membrane bioreactors
o Electrochemical filtration process for simultaneous removal of refractory organic and particulate contaminants from wastewater effluents
o Activated carbons impregnated with iron oxide nanoparticles for enhanced removal of bisphenol A and natural organic matter
o Membrane fouling mechanisms in the membrane-coupled anaerobic bioreactor
o Use of a photocatalytic membrane reactor for the removal of natural organic matter in water: Effect of photoinduced desorption and ferrihydrite adsorption
o Probiotic strategy for biofouling control through direct injection of quorum-quenching bacteria into membrane bioreactors
o Live membrane filters with immobilized quorum quenching bacterial strains for anti-biofouling
o Core-shell structured quorum quenching beads for more sustainable anti-biofouling in membrane bioreactors
o Electrochemical filtration process for simultaneous removal of refractory organic and particulate contaminants from wastewater effluents
o Activated carbons impregnated with iron oxide nanoparticles for enhanced removal of bisphenol A and natural organic matter
o Membrane fouling mechanisms in the membrane-coupled anaerobic bioreactor
o Use of a photocatalytic membrane reactor for the removal of natural organic matter in water: Effect of photoinduced desorption and ferrihydrite adsorption
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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High-selectivity and regenerable iron oxide-coated resins for enhanced iron and manganese removal
Kim, J., Park, H., Park, H. J., Mameda, N., Naddeo, V. & Choo, K. H., 1 Apr 2026, In: Desalination. 623, 119868.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Carbon neutrality in a sustainable water cycle: Synergies between the WaterEnergyNEXUS, climate change adaptation, one health, and circular economy
Cairone, S., Choo, K. H. & Naddeo, V., 20 Sep 2025, In: Science of the Total Environment. 996, 180300.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Effect of the type and concentration of multivalent cations on the durability of polymeric media for degrading quorum sensing signaling molecules in membrane bioreactors
Lee, H., Min, S., Chae, D., Kim, C., Oh, H. S., Lee, K., Lee, J., Choo, K. H., Lee, C. H. & Park, P. K., 15 Aug 2025, In: Water Research. 282, 123637.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing process monitoring and control in novel carbon capture and utilization biotechnology through artificial intelligence modeling: An advanced approach toward sustainable and carbon-neutral wastewater treatment
Cairone, S., Oliva, G., Romano, F., Pasquarelli, F., Mariniello, A., Zorpas, A. A., Pollard, S. J. T., Choo, K. H., Belgiorno, V., Zarra, T. & Naddeo, V., May 2025, In: Chemosphere. 376, 144299.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Harnessing gravity-driven membranes in activated sludge bioreactors: Enhancing energy efficiency and mitigating biofouling via quorum quenching
Jang, J. U., Park, J., Kim, H., Lee, S., Choo, K. H. & Lee, K., Dec 2025, In: npj Clean Water. 8, 1, 55.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations