Byung-Wook Parkمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Byung-Wook Park is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Youngstown State University (YSU), affiliated with the Rayen School of Engineering. He is also a graduate faculty member in Materials Science and Engineering at YSU. His research focuses on engineered biohybrid materials, microrobots, multifunctional hydrogels, and wearable bioelectronic platforms for biomedical applications such as bacterial infection treatment and chronic wound care. Dr. Park earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo (2012) and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. He joined YSU in 2018. His teaching portfolio includes courses like Chemical Engineering Principles, Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Toledo (2012) MS in Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University (2005) BS in Chemical Engineering (Double Major in Electronic Materials Engineering), Kwangwoon University (2003) Research Interests: Dr. Park’s work spans biohybrid systems, microrobotic design, smart hydrogels, and bioelectronic platforms. His innovations include light-driven microswimmers, antimicrobial biofilm-targeting systems, and wearable biosensors for cortisol detection. His research bridges materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering, emphasizing practical applications in healthcare. Awards: 2019 UT-WSU Graduate Research Symposium Keynote Speaker Award 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting Doh Wonsuk Memorial Award 2011 US-Korea Joint Symposium of Nanotechnology Best Presentation Award Professional Service: Editorial roles include Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials (Frontiers in Materials), Topical Advisory Panel Member for Nanomaterials, and Committee Member for the Ohio Space Grant Consortium. He also serves on YSU’s Chemical Hygiene Committee and Academic Senate. Labs & Teams: Collaborates on biohybrid microsystems, hydrogel design, and biomedical device development. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to advance therapeutic delivery and diagnostic tools.





