Prof. Dr. Su Jin Kim | Separation Process | Best Researcher Award
professor at Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering/Chungwoon University , South Korea.
Prof. Dr. Su Jin Kim π°π· is a distinguished chemical engineer and professor at Chungwoon University π«. With a Ph.D. from the Tokyo Institute of Technology π, she has dedicated over two decades to advancing separation processes in chemical engineering βοΈ. Her research has led to innovative energy-saving extraction and purification methods π‘. She has completed 17 major research projects and published 35+ papers in renowned journals π. Prof. Kim continues to contribute to both academic and industrial progress through her cutting-edge consultancy projects and passion for chemical science innovation π¬π.
PROFILEΒ
π Summary of Suitability:
Prof. Dr. Su Jin Kim exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional researcher with a career spanning over three decades in chemical engineering π§ͺ. She holds a Ph.D. from the prestigious Tokyo Institute of Technology π and has served as a professor at Chungwoon University since 1997. Her research portfolio boasts 35 publications in high-impact SCIE and Scopus journals π, 17 completed projects, and extensive contributions to both academia and industry through 12 consultancy projects π€. Her work has significantly advanced energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable separation and purification techniques π±.
Education & Experience
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π§ͺ Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering β Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan (1992.4 β 1995.3)
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π¬ Researcher β Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering (1988.10 β 1990.3)
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π§βπ¬ Postdoctoral Researcher β Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (1995.4 β 1997.2)
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π©βπ« Professor β Chungwoon University, South Korea (1997.3 β Present)
Professional Development ππ
Prof. Kim’s professional journey showcases remarkable dedication to both education and research development ππΌ. As a long-serving professor, she mentors students and conducts cutting-edge experiments in separation science π. Sheβs actively engaged in both academic and industrial research, contributing to 12 industry projects and publishing extensively in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals π. Her collaborations span Korea and Japan, reflecting a strong international network π. Her scientific output includes pioneering work in high-purity purification processes and solvent extraction technologies, ensuring continued innovation in chemical engineering π§ͺπ οΈ.
Research Focus ππ€
Prof. Kimβs research is centered on separation and purification processes π¬βcritical areas in chemical and biological engineering. She has advanced technologies for removing nitrogen compounds, recovering indole, and purifying 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene from coal tar and light cycle oil π’οΈπ§. Her work enables environmentally friendly and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional distillation, helping to upgrade fuels and recycle waste plastics β»οΈ. With 35 journal publications and 17 completed projects, she continues pushing the boundaries of sustainable chemical processing π§«βοΈ. Her studies bridge academic insights and industrial applications, focusing on high purity and efficiency π±π.
Awards and Honors πποΈ
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π₯ Nominated for Best Researcher Award β International Chemical Scientist Awards 2025
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π Recognized for High-impact publications in SCI & Scopus-indexed journals (35 total)
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π Principal Investigator on 17 completed and 1 ongoing research projects
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π§ Contributor to 12 industry-related projects, bridging academia and industry
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ποΈ Citation Index presence in SCIE and Scopus databases, confirming global recognition
Publications & Citations π
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π 2024 β Study on removal of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compoundsβ¦ β SCIE, cited by SCIE/Scopus π
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π 2024 β Enrichment of indole by n-hexane re-extractionβ¦ β Scopus, cited by Scopus π
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π 2024 β Comparison of extraction solvents on separation performance of indoleβ¦ β Scopus, cited by Scopus π¬
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π 2023 β Experimental study on enrichment of indole in wash oilβ¦ β SCIE, cited by SCIE π
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π 2023 β Effect of experimental factors on reduction of nitrogen compoundsβ¦ β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§ͺ
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π 2022 β Purification of indole in wash oil via extraction and crystallizationβ¦ β SCIE, cited by SCIE π§«
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π 2022 β Reduction of nitrogen compounds in methylnaphthalene oil (I & II) β Scopus, cited by Scopus π
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π 2021 β Upgrading of wash oil through nitrogen compound reduction β SCIE, cited by SCIE β»οΈ
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π 2020 β Improvement of distillate from waste plastic pyrolysis oilβ¦ β SCIE, cited by SCIE π
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π 2019 β Purification of 2,6-DMN from light cycle oilβ¦ β SCIE, cited by SCIE π§¬
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π 2019 β Separation of indole in coal tar model systemβ¦ β SCIE, cited by SCIE βοΈ
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π 2019 β Quality improvement of pyrolysis oil via DMF extraction β Scopus, cited by Scopus π
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π 2018 β Purification of 2,6-DMN via crystallization β Scopus, cited by Scopus βοΈ
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π 2018 β Recovery of paraffins from pyrolysis oil by 4-stage extraction β Scopus, cited by Scopus π’οΈ
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π 2016 β Separation of nitrogen compounds using methanol vs. formamide β SCIE, cited by SCIE π
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π 2015 β Methanol/formamide extraction comparison β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§
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π 2014 β High-purity purification of indole (coal tar) β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§΄
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π 2014 β Methanol extraction in 9-compound system β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§ͺ
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π 2014 β Crystallization of DMN isomers β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§
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π 2012 β Vapor-liquid equilibria studies (various systems) β SCIE, cited by SCIE π‘οΈ
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π 2012 β Vapor-liquid equilibria in glycol ether systems β SCI, cited by SCI π«οΈ
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π 2010 β Liquid membrane permeation of nitrogen compounds β SCI, cited by SCI π§¬
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π 2010 β Indole separation via crystallization β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§Ό
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π 2008 β Purification of 2,6-DMN by crystallization β Scopus, cited by Scopus βοΈ
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π 2007 β Recovery of indole via 5-stage extraction β Scopus, cited by Scopus π
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π 2005 β Solvent extraction of nitrogen heterocyclics β SCI, cited by SCI π¬
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π 2004 β Bicyclic aromatic separation by liquid membrane β SCI, cited by SCI π§«
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π 2003 β DMN isomer recovery by distillation-extraction β SCI, cited by SCI π§ͺ
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π 2003 β Recovery of bicyclic aromatics in LCO β SCI, cited by SCI π’οΈ
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π 2001 β Scale-up of stirred tank contactors for membrane permeation β SCI, cited by SCI βοΈ
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π 1998 β Polypropylene morphology by crystallization β SCIE, cited by SCIE βοΈ
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π 1998 β Membrane vs. solvent extraction in aromatic separation β Scopus, cited by Scopus π§
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π 1997 β Hydrocarbon separation by surfactant membrane β SCI, cited by SCI π‘
π Conclusion:
Prof. Su Jin Kim meets and exceeds the benchmarks expected of a Best Researcher Award recipient. Her innovative, sustainable, and impactful research in chemical separation processesβcombined with a strong academic publishing track record and industry relevanceβmake her a top candidate for the honor π₯. Her contributions not only advance chemical engineering but also serve broader societal goals such as environmental sustainability and energy efficiency π.