This esteemed award recognises exceptional contributions to science and technology by young investigators.
Based at Queen Mary University of London, Dr Park heads the THz Laboratory within the Centre for Electronics (Antennas & Electromagnetics Research Group) in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on developing innovative THz sensors, spectroscopy, and nanophotonic devices, and has the potential to revolutionise fields such as telecommunications, environmental monitoring, and healthcare. By developing compact and highly sensitive THz sensors, he aims to address critical challenges such as microplastic pollution and disease detection.
The KSEAUK award highlights Dr Park’s impressive research track record, which includes securing over £1.78 million (PI and Co-I combined) in research funding and publishing numerous high-impact papers. He also recently won the EPSRC New Investigator Award to develop environmental sensors using THz metamaterials.
“By harnessing the power of THz technology, we are working hard to develop novel platforms that can deal with global issues such as environmental pollution, public security, and cancer detection. I am honoured to receive this award and excited to continue pushing the boundaries of research in THz field at Queen Mary,” said Dr Park.
The award ceremony took place on 1st August 2024 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the KSEAUK during Europe-Korea Conference 2024.
