Myung, Jaewook Assist. Prof.

Myung, Jaewook Assist. Prof. is affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE) at KAIST. His research focuses on Environmental Biotechnology, with applications in sustainable wastewater treatment, renewable energy/materials, and integrated waste management. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. Myung's work involves experimental approaches to address challenges at the intersection of water, energy, and materials sustainability. His profile page provides additional details on his research and career history.

Jaewook Myung is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at KAIST, specializing in biomaterials, biodegradation, microbiome, plastics, and methanotrophs. His research explores the synthesis and degradation of biodegradable plastics, focusing on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) produced by methanotrophic bacteria. He investigates the role of microbiomes in biodegradation processes and the potential of methanotrophs for sustainable polymer production. Myung's work also addresses environmental challenges related to plastic waste and methane oxidation, emphasizing the integration of biotechnology and environmental engineering. His research highlights the importance of microbial interactions in biodegradation and the development of eco-friendly materials.