Experience & Education

Advisor: Glen T. Daigger

Developed physics-informed digital twin models for MBR optimization using Koopman Theory and decomposed resistance models. Pioneered autonomous process management framework integrating Reinforcement Learning and Large Language Models for intelligent end-to-end agentic AI-driven MBR operation. Conducted mechanistic diagnosis of biological phosphorus removal at full-scale facilities.

• •Engineered data-driven hydrodynamic model for air scouring energy optimization
• •Developed Physics-Informed Digital Twin Engine for real-time diagnostic and adaptive forecasting
• •Architected autonomous process management framework with RL-LLM integration

Advanced coursework in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data science to support physics-informed AI research.

Specialized in wastewater treatment, process optimization, and environmental systems analysis.

Managed 32 international water and wastewater treatment projects across multiple continents. Led strategic planning, negotiation, and execution for complex Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Turnkey (TK) bidding projects.

• •Directed $4.4M establishment of Senai Smart Platform for Water-Energy Self-Sufficient Island project with desalination, solar, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• •Spearheaded large-scale ESS installation at Junggang municipal WWTP (Korea's largest facility via PPP framework)
• •Earned Mayoral Commendation from Seoul Metropolitan Government and Best Employee Awards (2015, 2017)

Co-founded water technology startup focused on process engineering innovation. Contributed to strategic initiatives for Latin American PPP opportunities and in-house R&D of modular BNR systems.

• •Supported acquisition of government feasibility study funding for developing countries
• •Collaborated on design of vertical steel pipe modules as cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete structures

Supported global infrastructure business development and large-scale R&D project management. Participated in competitive bidding processes for domestic and international projects.

• •Contributed to $17.3M national R&D project on flexible and scalable wastewater treatment processes
• •Assisted in R&D conceptualization, process design, and test-site construction
• •Gained foundational exposure to PPP and international competitive bidding processes

Foundational education in environmental engineering principles, water treatment processes, and sustainability.