Prof. Dr. Hyun Je Oh is a highly respected expert in civil, environmental, and water engineering, known for his extensive contributions as a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Institute of Construction Technology and as a Professor at the University of Science and Technology. With advanced academic training culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, he has led 112 national research and development projects completed by 2025, contributing significantly to advancements in water treatment, environmental protection, and engineering innovation. His professional leadership includes long-term service in the Clean Water Forum Committee of the National Assembly, presidency of the Korea Society on Water and Wastewater from 2015 to 2017, and chairing the Seoul Metropolitan Government Tap Water Evaluation Committee from 2010 to 2012. Prof. Dr. Oh’s scholarly achievements include 51 published documents, 69 domestic and international research papers, and 421 academic presentations. His work has received 783 citations from 729 referencing documents, supported by a citation index score of 13. He also maintains a strong record in industrial innovation, with 96 patent applications and registrations, 61 officially granted patents, and 17 technologies successfully transferred to industry, demonstrating substantial impact on clean water systems and sustainable engineering practices.
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Oh, H. J. (2026). Optimal data pooling from multiple waterbodies to improve machine-learning predictions of cyanobacterial blooms. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.
Oh, H. J. (2026). Evaluating circulation-type membrane capacitive deionization as a dual-function system for ion removal and enrichment. Desalination.
Oh, H. J. (2025). Enhanced desalination performance of pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization system with circulation process. Desalination.
Oh, H. J. (2024). Performance optimization of a pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization system operating with circulation process. Separation and Purification Technology.
Oh, H. J. (2023). Optimizing operational conditions of pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization system. Sustainability.