Personal profile
In Korean
김웅 교수(공과대학 환경공학과)
Education
o (1996) B.A., Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
o (1998) M.A., Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
o (2011) Ph.D., Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
o (1998) M.A., Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
o (2011) Ph.D., Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
Professional Experience
o (2015~Present) Associate Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2013-2015) Research Assistant Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, DaeJeon
o (2012) Senior Researcher, Center for Monitoring and Treatment of Emerging Contaminants, Pohang
o (2011) Postdoctoral Researcher, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
o (2005-2007) Researcher, Postech Biotech Center, Pohang
o (1998-2005) Reseacher, Institute of Environmental and Energy Technology, Pohang
o (2013-2015) Research Assistant Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, DaeJeon
o (2012) Senior Researcher, Center for Monitoring and Treatment of Emerging Contaminants, Pohang
o (2011) Postdoctoral Researcher, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
o (2005-2007) Researcher, Postech Biotech Center, Pohang
o (1998-2005) Reseacher, Institute of Environmental and Energy Technology, Pohang
Research Interests
Anaerobic Digestion treating organics and plastics, Biochemical hydrogen production, Process operation & prediction using machine learning, Biological treatment of nuclear wastewater, Biological PHA production for biodegradable plastic bags
Major Research Achievements
o Facile fabrication of (2D/2D) MoS2@MIL-88(Fe) interface-driven catalyst for efficient degradation of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation
o Effect of citric acid and vermi-wash on growth and metal accumulation of Sorghum bicolor cultivated in lead and nickel contaminated soil
o Rapid biodegradation of pesticide chlorpyrifos by plant growth-promoting psychrophilic Shewanella sp. BT05
o Non-toxic nano approach for wastewater treatment using Chlorella vulgaris exopolysaccharides immobilized in iron-magnetic nanoparticles
o Anaerobic digestate water for Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivation and employed as co-substrate with cow dung and chicken manure for methane and hydrogen production
o Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in adsorption of heavy metals using modified biochar
o The urge of algal biomass-based fuels for environmental sustainability against a steady tide of biofuel conflict analysis
o Synthesis and characterization of lanthanum-based metal organic framework decorated polyaniline for effective adsorption of lead ions from aqueous solutions
o Effect of citric acid and vermi-wash on growth and metal accumulation of Sorghum bicolor cultivated in lead and nickel contaminated soil
o Rapid biodegradation of pesticide chlorpyrifos by plant growth-promoting psychrophilic Shewanella sp. BT05
o Non-toxic nano approach for wastewater treatment using Chlorella vulgaris exopolysaccharides immobilized in iron-magnetic nanoparticles
o Anaerobic digestate water for Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivation and employed as co-substrate with cow dung and chicken manure for methane and hydrogen production
o Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in adsorption of heavy metals using modified biochar
o The urge of algal biomass-based fuels for environmental sustainability against a steady tide of biofuel conflict analysis
o Synthesis and characterization of lanthanum-based metal organic framework decorated polyaniline for effective adsorption of lead ions from aqueous solutions
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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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Artificial intelligence-driven sustainability: Enhancing carbon capture for sustainable development goals– A review
Manikandan, S., Kaviya, R. S., Shreeharan, D. H., Subbaiya, R., Vickram, S., Karmegam, N., Kim, W. & Govarthanan, M., Apr 2025, In: Sustainable Development. 33, 2, p. 2004-2029 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Green Synthesis of Luminescent Silver Nanoparticles Using Annona reticulata Fruit: Evaluation of Biological and Environmental Applications
Chinnathambi, T., Selvam, K., Sudhakar, C., Ragu Prasath, A., Kamala-Kannan, S., Kim, W. & Senbagam, D., Jun 2025, In: Luminescence. 40, 6, e70230.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact Assessment and Evaluation of Micro(nano)plastics Exposure in the Human Health System: A Review
Parthipan, P., Sathish, V., Rajasekar, A., Vickram, A. S., Thanigaivel, S., Subbaiya, R., Karmegam, N., Kim, W., Govarthanan, M. & Seralathan, K. K., Sep 2025, In: Advanced Sustainable Systems. 9, 9, e00143.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Optimized Production and Characterization of Auxin by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (TSP11) for Plant Growth Promotion
Devi, T. S., Vijay, K., Mythili, R., Wadaan, M. A., Manivinoth, V., Kim, W. & Kavitha, T., May 2025, In: Journal of Basic Microbiology. 65, 5, e70010.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Retraction notice to “Bioremediations analysis using multifactorial porous materials derived from tea residue” [Environ. Res. 216P3 (2023) 114634] (Environmental Research (2023) 216(P3), (S0013935122019612), (10.1016/j.envres.2022.114634))
Kaliaperumal, V., Subramaniyan, V., Renganathan, S., Mohandoss, N., Hatamleh, A. A., Alnafisi, B. K., Kim, W. & Subramaniyan, P., 15 Feb 2025, In: Environmental Research. 267, 120849.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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