Jay Hoon Park

Jay Hoon Park is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Master's Studies in the Plastics Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Francis College of Engineering. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at MIT and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Cornell University and a B.S. from Johns Hopkins University, both in Chemical Engineering.

Park's research focuses on:

• Advanced polymer processing and extrusion technologies
• Electrospinning and multiscale fiber manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing with functional composites
• Polymer nanocomposites and hierarchical structures
• Smart textiles and filtration materials

His publications demonstrate strong emphasis on sustainable materials, protective equipment innovation, and additive manufacturing optimization.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Department Teaching Excellence Award (2023)
• KICHE President Young Investigator Award (2022)
• Cornell's Austin Hooey Dissertation Award (2013)

His research has been supported by grants from DoD-NSRDEC, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, and Society of Rheology. As Associate Chair, he oversees master's programs while leading research in materials innovation.