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Jeongdae Im is an Associate Professor at Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and earned his B.S. and M.S. at Seoul National University. His research focuses on sustainable biotechnologies for the Water-Energy-Health-Climate nexus, leveraging microbial processes for environmental applications.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan
- M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
- B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
His research spans biological processes in contaminant fate, plant-microbe interactions, greenhouse gas control (CH4, N2O, fluorinated gases), and emerging contaminant dynamics. Recent work examines nitrous oxide emissions from forage conservation and manganese oxide-mediated pollutant degradation.
Im’s publications highlight his expertise in environmental microbiology, advanced oxidation, and bioreactor design. His team received NSF funding for greenhouse gas mitigation in agriculture and industry grants from the American Chemistry Council and Corteva.
- Scientific Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2022)
- Outstanding Assistant Professor Award (2023)
- Best Presentation Award (2022)
Jeongdae leads the Environmental Biotechnology Lab (EBL), mentoring graduate students in environmental biotechnology research. His lab integrates traditional microbiological methods with meta-omics and isotope analysis to innovate sustainable solutions.
