Jaeyun Moon

Jaeyun Moon is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). His research focuses on advanced materials for energy and environmental applications.

• B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Hanyang University and University of California-San Diego
• Principal Investigator of the Energy and Environmental Materials Laboratory (EEML)

Moon's research spans interdisciplinary domains including materials science, physics, and chemical engineering. His work emphasizes:

• Thermoelectric materials with enhanced mechanical properties
• Advanced materials for water treatment technologies
• Photocatalysts for water purification
• Additive manufacturing of porous media
• Energy storage materials for Li-ion/Sodium-ion batteries
• Hybrid nanocomposites for environmental remediation

The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in:

• Water treatment nanomaterials for heavy metal removal
• Thermoelectric materials with mechanical flexibility
• Carbon-based composites for environmental applications
• Hybrid systems for multi-ion battery technologies
• Surface engineering for enhanced adsorption capabilities
• 3D printed structures for energy/environmental systems

Moon leads a dynamic research group comprising current and former students in energy/environmental materials research.