Development of Environmental Monitoring and Techniques
[Environmental Pollution]
Due to industrial development and human activities, the discharge of various pollutants into the natural environment is continuously increasing, and our environment is facing serious pollution issues. This environmental pollution not only threatens the balance of ecosystems but also poses significant risks to human health. Microplastics threaten marine ecosystem balance, while algal blooms caused by eutrophication and the runoff of pollutants into soil and groundwater result in water quality deterioration, loss of biodiversity, and even endanger the safety of drinking water supply. These issues extend beyond localized phenomena and have escalated into global crises, where the importance of sustainable development is emphasized. Therefore, we focus on effectively restoring these polluted environments while minimizing potential secondary damage during the purification process.
The Environmental Informatics and Biotechnology Laboratory aims to explore the research various approaches to solve these pollution problems thorugh eco-friendly methods, ultimately providing effective solutions that can be applied in real-environments.
[Microplastic Biodegradation Marine Microorganisms]
Discovering and isolating novel plastic-degrading microorganisms from marine environments and applying them to effectively solve plastic waste problems.
[Water Quality Assessment and Prediction]
Developing accurate and effective AI-based water quality monitoring and prediction technologies by comprehensively utilizing available data (physicochemical, biological, and image data, etc.)
[Bioremediation Using Molecular Biology Technology]
Developing technologies to clean up pollutants emitted from various industrial complexes using molecular biology technology in a sustainable way.