Kim Joo-yeon

Kim Joo-yeon is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clothing and Textiles, Seoul National University, within the College of Human Ecology. She holds a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science from North Carolina State University, with prior Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Clothing and Textiles from Seoul National University.

Research Interests focus on Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology, and Environmental Materials, particularly photocatalytic fabrics, biodegradable filters, and sustainable textile processing. Her work integrates

• Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants
• Nanoparticle functionalization
• Smart filtration systems
• Waste-to-resource strategies

Publications (2022–2024) highlight innovations in

• Photocatalytic fabric design
• Bacterial adhesion control
• Multi-jet electrospinning
• MOF-based gas filters

with a focus on environmental and healthcare applications.

She teaches undergraduate courses in Clothing Material Evaluation and Experimental Studies, and graduate courses in Textile and Polymer Chemistry and Filter Materials. Kim leads the Textile Materials Lab, part of the multidisciplinary W.E.A.R. Lab (Wearable Ergonomics + Anthropometrics Research), addressing real-world challenges through textile innovation.