Summary
I hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Bioengineering, with extensive experience in bio-MEMS, nanotechnology, and microfluidics. My interdisciplinary research spans areas like energy harvesting, organ-on-chip systems, and biomimetic membranes for healthcare and environmental applications. I have secured major research grants and received several awards, including the International Travel Award from the Biophysical Society (USA), Best PhD Thesis Award from INHA University, and multiple accolades from the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers and Biotechnology and Bioengineering societies. These accomplishments underscore my commitment to advancing innovation and research excellence. My long-term goal is to develop advanced biomedical technologies—such as scalable organ-on-chip models and precision diagnostics—that can be adopted by industry to improve patient outcomes and advance public health.
Academic Background
PhD
(Mechanical Engineering) Inha University
February 01, 2015 - February 22, 2019
Honours and Awards
Publications
Molecular perspectives on protein-modulated tear film lipid layer stability in dry eye disease
August 01, 2025
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - Volume:320, Part 4, Article Number:146182
Recovery and treatment of cooling tower blowdown water: Challenges, recent advancement, and future perspectives
April 01, 2025
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - Volume 13, Issue 2, Article Number 115399
Random survival forest model for early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease conversion in early and late Mild cognitive impairment stages
December 13, 2024
PLoS ONE - Volume 19(12), Article Number e0314725
Evaluation of the Protective Role of Vitamin E against ROS-Driven Lipid Oxidation in Model Cell Membranes
September 20, 2024
Antioxidants - Volume 13(9), Article Number 1135
Surface Deformation of Biocompatible Materials: Recent Advances in Biological Applications
June 28, 2024
Biomimetics - Volume 9(7), Article Number 395
A Microphysiological Model to Mimic the Placental Remodeling during Early Stage of Pregnancy under Hypoxia-Induced Trophoblast Invasion
May 12, 2024
Biomimetics - Volume 9(5), Article Number 289
Highly permeable and shelf-stable aquaporin biomimetic membrane based on an anodic aluminum oxide substrate
February 15, 2024
NPJ Clean Water - Vol:7, Article Number: 11, Pages: 11
Elucidating the Molecular Interactions between Lipids and Lysozyme: Evaporation Resistance and Bacterial Barriers for Dry Eye Disease
October 16, 2023
Nano Letters - Volume 23, Issue 20, Pages 9451-9460
Current advances in the classification, production, properties and applications of microbial biosurfactants – A critical review
August 01, 2022
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - Volume 306, Article Number 102718
High energy ion irradiation effect on electrical and optical properties of polymers
March 01, 2022
Radiation Physics and Chemistry - Volume 192, Article Number 109931
Hybrid film for liquid-solid contact-based energy harvesting systems
February 01, 2022
International Journal of Energy Research - Volume 46, Issue 2, Pages 1672-1682
A PDMS-Based Interdigitated Platform for Trophoblast Invasion Study Under Oxygen Stress Conditions
December 01, 2021
BioChip Journal - Volume 15, Issue 4, Pages 362-370
Current advances in treatment technologies for removal of emerging contaminants from water – A critical review
September 01, 2021
Coordination Chemistry Reviews - Volume 442, Article Number 213993
Micro systems for the study of behavioral responses of C. elegans to various physical and chemical stimuli
August 20, 2021
Book on Micro and Nano Systems for Biophysical Studies of Cells and Small Organisms - Chapter 14, Pages 323-339
Quantitative analysis of the membrane affinity of local anesthetics using a model cell membrane
July 30, 2021
Membranes - Volume 11, Issue 8, Article Number 579
Application of Membrane Technology for Nutrient Removal/Recovery from Wastewater
May 13, 2021
Book on Urban Mining for Waste Management and Resource Recovery - 1st Edition, Chapter 13, Pages 243-255
Multilayered film for the controlled formation of freestanding lipid bilayers
March 01, 2021
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces - Volume 199, Article Number 111552
A brief review of anaerobic membrane bioreactors emphasizing recent advancements, fouling issues and future perspectives
September 15, 2020
Journal of Environmental Management - Volume 270, Article Number 110909
Numerical and Experimental Study on Mixing in Chaotic Micromixers with Crossing Structures
September 01, 2020
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research - Volume 43, Issue 9, Pages 1866-1875
Investigation of Mixing Performance of Two-Dimensional Micromixer Using Tesla Structures with Different Shapes of Obstacles
February 05, 2020
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research - Volume 59, Issue 9, Pages 3636-3643
Synthetic Anion Transporters as Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress Inducers
October 04, 2019
Organic Letters - Volume 21, Issue 19, Pages 7828-7832
Biomimetic membranes as potential tools for water purification: Preceding and future avenues
May 15, 2019
Desalination - Volume 458, Pages 97-115
Biomimetic membranes with transmembrane proteins: State-of-the-art in transmembrane protein applications
March 21, 2019
International Journal of Molecular Sciences - Volume 20, Issue 6, Article Number 1437
An electrokinetic approach to fabricating aquaporin biomimetic membranes for water purification
February 15, 2019
Desalination - Volume 452, Pages 9-16
Conferences
Investigating Lysozyme-Lipid Interactions for Improved Tear Film Lipid Layer Functionality
April 12, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Deeborah Lee, Seoyoon SONG , Geonho CHO , Ahmed Fuwad, Sun-Min Kim, Tae-Joon Jeon,
2023 Korean Society of Biological Engineering Spring Conference and International Symposium
Aquaporin Biomimetic Membrane for Energy Conservative Water Desalination
February 12, 2021 - February 17, 2017
Ahmed Fuwad, Hyunil Ryu, Sun-Min Kim, Tae-Joon Jeon,
61st Annual Meeting Biophysical Society, USA
Associate Researher
University Research and Business Foundation
March 01, 2019 - February 28, 2024