University of California, Los Angeles
B.S. Chemistry
M.A.C.S. Materials Chemistry
Research Interests:
Sustainable Polymers; Surface Chemistry; Biomaterials
Interests:
Golf, surfing, and camping
Biography: Min is a U.S. military veteran and PhD candidate in Inorganic Chemistry at UCLA, with research spanning sustainable polymer systems and functional materials for energy, environmental, and biomedical applications. His work focuses on developing biodegradable and high-performance polymeric materials to address challenges such as plastic waste, carbon emissions, and the environmental footprint of modern commodities.
In addition to biodegradable polymers for medical devices, Min conducts research in conductive polymers, sustainable composite materials, and polymer membrane systems for water filtration. He is also actively investigating next-generation battery separator materials, aiming to replace conventional polyethylene and polypropylene separators with safer, more sustainable alternatives without sacrificing electrochemical performance.
Drawing from his background as a U.S. Army healthcare specialist and a clinical trial research team lead, Min brings a translational and systems-level perspective to materials chemistry, bridging inorganic chemistry, polymer science, and scalable manufacturing to advance sustainable, real-world solutions.