Hakyung is a Postdoctoral Researcher at ABPDU, specializing in genomics, microbial engineering, laboratory automation, bioprocessing, and analytical chemistry to advance bio-based rare earth element recovery. Her expertise lies in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and metabolic engineering.
Prior to joining ABPDU, Hakyung received her Ph.D. in energy, environmental, and chemical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focused on understanding and utilizing nutrients for biomanufacturing using bacterial systems.
Education
- Ph.D in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
- B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Kyung Hee University
Professional Experience
- Graduate Ph.D., National Laboratory of the Rockies
- Researcher, Institute of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
- Research intern, United Nations University (UNU-FLORES)
- Process control intern, The Korea Water Resources Corporation