Encyclopedia
- Environmental Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biological Nutrient Removal
- Water Quality Modeling
- River Restoration
Basic Information
(Mar 1954–）
Location: Gwangju, Republic of Korea
1. Introduction
Dr. Park: A Pioneer in Environmental Engineering
Dr. Park is a distinguished professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to wastewater treatment technology and environmental sustainability, Dr. Park's work has had a profound impact on both the sciences and the humanities.
A Trailblazer in AI-Powered Wastewater Treatment
Dr. Park's most notable contribution is the development of a real-time aeration control system for wastewater treatment plants. This revolutionary invention addresses the limitations of traditional static aeration processes, which often lead to excessive energy consumption. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) models, statistical tools, and empirical relations, Dr. Park's system dynamically optimizes dissolved oxygen (DO) setpoints and airflow rates in real time, ensuring substantial energy savings while maintaining effluent water quality.
A Visionary for Sustainable Environmental Solutions
Dr. Park's research interests extend far beyond wastewater treatment, encompassing a wide range of environmental challenges. He has made significant contributions to the prediction of environmental issues such as pipe breakage, the sustainable recycling of tire-derived aggregate, the upcycling of waste, water quality management, river restoration, the biological treatment of toxic organic compounds, biological nutrient removal, hazardous waste treatment, mass transport in the environment, the fate of organic compounds in water and wastewater treatment processes, computer-aided design of water and wastewater treatment plants, and the reuse of scrap vehicle tires as a contaminant sorbent.
A Distinguished Scholar and Educator
Dr. Park is a prolific author, having published over 100 journal articles and one book. He is also a dedicated educator, having taught various environmental engineering courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1988. His passion for teaching and research has inspired countless students to pursue careers in environmental engineering.
A Global Impact on Sciences and Humanities
Dr. Park's work has had a significant impact on both the sciences and the humanities. His groundbreaking contributions to wastewater treatment technology have helped to reduce energy consumption and improve water quality, while his research on environmental sustainability has informed policies and practices that protect the environment for future generations.
Dr. Park's dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship has earned him numerous accolades, including the Yellow Stripes Order of Service merit for his contributions to the $20-billion National Four-River Restoration Project in Korea and the British Council Fellowship for his Ph.D. at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Dr. Park's legacy extends far beyond his academic achievements. He is a true pioneer in environmental engineering, whose work has helped to shape a more sustainable future for our planet.
Educational Background
Dr. Park embarked on his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Yonsei University in 1977, followed by a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Seoul National University in 1979. After fulfilling his military service, he gained valuable industry experience as a consulting engineer in Korea and Australia for two years. Seeking further academic advancement, Dr. Park pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Engineering at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, graduating in 1985. Before joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he honed his research skills as a research engineer at the Sanitary and Environmental Health Research Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1985 to 1988.
References
- Park, J.K.; DeNooyer, I.G.; Wahl, J.H. State of Knowledge on the Effects of Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Used in Civil Engineering Projects on the Surrounding Aquatic Environment. Sustainability 2023, 15, 15141. https://doi.org/10.3390/su152015141.
- Wongburi, P.; Park, J.K. Big Data Analytics from a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Sustainability 2021, 13, 12383. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212383.
- Wongburi, P.; Park, J.K. Prediction of Sludge Volume Index in a Wastewater Treatment Plant Using Recurrent Neural Network. Sustainability 2022, 14, 6276. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14106276.
- Shen, Yongjun, Chen, Yin, Fang, Shuaikang, Park, Jae Kwang, and Feng, Kun. Plasma-Modified Iron-Doped Ni3S2 Nanosheet Arrays as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 15:12, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104317.
- Wongburi, Praewa and Park, Jae K. Prediction of Sludge Volume Index in a Wastewater Treatment Plant Using Recurrent Neural Network, Sustainability, 14:10, 2022; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14106276.
- Wongburi, Praewa and Park, Jae K. Big Data Analytics from a Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sustainability, 13(22), 2021, https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212383.
- Shen, Yongjun, Yi, Wangb, Fang, Shuaikang, Park, Jae Kwang, Chao, Pana, Yin, Chenb, Na, Zhua, Wub, Huifang, Novel magnetically separable Ag@AgCl-Fe3 O4 /RGO nanocomposites for enhanced dielectric barrier discharge plasma reaction for high-performance water decontamination, Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol 223; https://doi.org/10.5004/DWT.2021.26991.
- Qihui Xu, Shuaikang Fang, Yin Chen, J.K. Park, Chao Pan, Yongjun Shen, Na Zhu, and Huifang Wu, Synergistic Photocatalytic Activity of a Combination of Carbon Nanotubes-Graphene-Nickel Foam Nanocomposites Enhanced by Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Technology for Water Purification, Water Science & Technology, accepted for publication in 2021.
- Jun, Hong Jin, Park, and Jae K., Bae, Cheol Ho, Economic Valuation of Aging Water Main Improvements,” Jour. of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice (ASCE), 11(1), 2020.
- Inglezakis, V.J., Fyrillas, M.M., and Park, J. Variable Diffusivity Homogeneous Surface Diffusion Model and Analysis of Merits and Fallacies of Simplified Adsorption Kinetics Equations, Jour. of Hazardous Materials, 367, 224-245, 2019.
- Park, J.K., Clark, T., Krueger, N. and Mahoney, J. A Review of Urban Mining in the Past, Present, and Future, Advances in Recycling and Waste Management, 2(2), 2017.
- Park, J.K., Hoerning, L, Watry, S., Burgett, T. and Matthias, S. Effects of Electronic Waste on Developing Countries, Advances in Recycling and Waste Management, 2(2), 2017.
- Jun, H.J., Park, J.K., and Bae, C.H. Deep Learning Neural Networks for Determining Replacement Timing of Steel Water Transmission Pipes, International Journal of Neural Networks and Advanced Applications, 4:57-63, 2017.
- Park, J.K. and Ye, C. Beneficial Use of Scrap Tires for Retardation of Pesticide Movement in Golf Courses, Advances in Recycling and Waste Management, 1(1), 2016.
- Cho, S., Lim, B., Jung, J., Kim, S., Chae, H., Park, J., Park, S., and Park, J.K. “Factors Affecting Algal Blooms in a Man-Made Lake and Prediction Using an Artificial Neural Network,” Measurement, 53:224-233, 2014.
- Lim, B.J., Park, J.H., Jung, J.W., Hwang, K.S., Son, M.S., Lim, C.H., Na, J.E., Kim, S.G., Chai, H.M., Seo, K.A., Han, J.H., Park, S.S. and Park, J.K. “Application of Barley Straw to Dammed River for Algal Control,” Desalination and Water Treatment, 1-9, July 2014.
- Chin, J.Y., Asavanich, P., Moon, K.W., and Park, J.K. “Development of Reactive Artificial Liner Using Recycled Materials. II. Chemical Transport Properties,” Waste Management Res., 31(7):714-721, 2013.
- Chin, J.Y., Moon, K.W., Park, J.K., and Park, D.J. “Development of Reactive Artificial Liner Using Recycled Materials. I. Mechanical Properties and Chemical Compatibility.” Waste Management Res., 31(7):706-713, 2013.
- Cui, M., Jang, M., Cannon, F.S., Na, S., Kim J., and Park, J.K. “Removal of Dissolved Zn(II) Using Coal Mine Drainage Sludge: Implications for Acidic Wastewater Treatment,” Journal of Environmental Management, 116:107-112, 2013.
