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Jaehong Kim is the Henry P. Becton Sr. Professor of Engineering at Yale University, where he serves as Professor and Chair of Chemical and Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Prior to joining Yale in 2013, he held the Georgia Power Distinguished Professor position at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research bridges environmental science, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology, focusing on photocatalytic materials, water quality engineering, and sustainable solutions for global health contexts.
- Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2002)
- M.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University (1997)
- B.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University (1995)
Kim’s work addresses water treatment through advanced oxidation processes, electrochemical systems, and single-atom catalysts, with applications in nitrate removal, fluoride transport, and solar disinfection. His research emphasizes nanotechnology for environmental remediation and public health engineering in developing regions.
Recent publications highlight electrified membranes for nitrate conversion, photothermal water disinfection, and single-atom catalysts for pollutant degradation. His team explores atomic-scale engineering and green chemistry approaches to enhance reaction efficiency and material durability.
- Georgia Power Distinguished Professor
- Yale Superfund Research Center investigator
Kim leads interdisciplinary efforts in environmental health through collaborations with Yale School of Public Health and the School of the Environment. His lab develops monolithic catalytic membranes and nanobiochars for sustainable water treatment, balancing technical innovation with global accessibility.
