Sang Hyuck Park

Dr. Sang Hyuck Park joined the GGC faculty in 2010. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Seoul National University in South Korea and a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Park’s teaching experience spans general, GOB, organic and environmental chemistry, as well as physical science courses. His research interests include drinking water treatment technology, the analysis of emerging drinking and wastewater contaminants, biofuel production, and environmental justice.

Before joining GGC, Park gained organizational experience as a commissioned officer in the ROK Air Force and as an environmental engineer with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. He has also held several leadership roles in professional organizations, including KSEA, where he contributed to strengthening connections within the local community and the broader global scientific ecosystem.

As chair of the Chemistry Department, Park upholds the department’s proud tradition of providing exceptional education and mentorship to students while fostering a culture of innovation and growth. By prioritizing collaboration and maintaining a shared vision within the GGC community, he is dedicated to enhancing the department’s impact both locally and nationally.

• Doctorate – environmental engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology
• Master – materials science and engineering – Seoul National University
• Bachelor – fiber and polymer science – Seoul National University

• Environmental chemistry
• Drinking and wastewater treatment technology
• Biofuel production
• Environmental justice

• Lee, S., Park, S. H. Investigation of the correlation between trihalomethane concentrations and socioeconomic factors in NY State. Journal of Emerging Investigator, 2023, Vol 6, 1 – 6.
• Lam, L., Park, S. H., Sloop, J. Synthesis and Characterization of 3-Methyl-1-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)indeno [1,2-c]pyrazol-4(1H )-one. Molbank 2022, Volume 2022, Issue 4, M1483
• Khan, N.; Park, S. H.; Kadima, L*; Bourdeau, C.; Calina, E; Edmunds, C. W.; Pursell, D. P. Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil & Grease Using a Deep Eutectic Solvent: Characterization, Thermal Properties, and Blend Performance. ACS Omega, 2021, 6, 9204-9212.
• Sloop, J. C.; Fernandes, C.; Park, S. H.; Wilmott, K., “Cyclodehydration and Baker-Venkataraman Rearrangement Methodologies for the Preparation of Fluorinated 4H-Chromones,” Chemical Methodologies, 2020, 4, 554-564.
• Park, S. H.; Khan, N.; Lee, S.; Zimmermann, K.; DeRosa, M.; Hamilton, L.; Hudson, W.; Hyder, S.; Serratos, M.; Sheffield, E.; Veludhandi, A.;  Pursell, D. P. Biodiesel Production from Locally-Sourced Restaurant Waste Cooking Oil and Grease: Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Evaluation. ACS Omega, 2019, 4, 7775−7784.
• Pursell, D.; Khan, N.; Park, S. H.; Zimmermann, K. Leveraging student interest in environmental topics for undergraduate research in an interdisciplinary environmental research cluster. In Best Practices for Supporting and Expanding Undergraduate Research in Chemistry; Gourley, B.L., Jones, R.M. Eds.; ACS Symposium Series 1275; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2018; pp 181-208.
• Coppock, P.; Park, S. H.; Paredes, J.; Pennington, R.; Pursell, D. P.; Rudd, G.; Sloop, J. C.; Tsoi, M. Y. Enhancing Research Skills and Attitudes in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry with Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) via Green Organic Synthesis, Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education, 2017, 5(3), 41-47
• Park, S. H.; Padhye, L. P.; Wang, P.; Cho, M.; Kim, J.-H.; Huang, C.-H. N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Formation Potential of Amine-based Water Treatment Polymers: Effects of In-Situ Chloramination, Breakpoint Chlorination, and Pre-Oxidation, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2015, 282, 133-140.
• Sloop, J. C.; Anagho, L.; Coppock, P.; Giles, G.; Park, S.; Pennington, R.; Pursell, D. P.; Rudd, G.; Tsoi, M. Y. Conformational Analysis, Modeling, Stereochemistry and Optical Activity of Cyclohexane Derivatives, Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education, 2013, 1 (3),  39-44.
• Park, S. H.; Wei, S.; Mizaikoff, B.; Taylor, A. E.; Favero, C.; Huang, C.-H. Degradation of Amine-based Water Treatment Polymers during Chloramination as N-Nirosodimethylamine (NDMA) Precursors. Environmental Science & Technology, 2009, 43 (5), 1360-1366.
• Park, S. H.; Piyachaturawat, P.; Taylor, A. E.; Huang, C.-H. Potential N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) formation from amine-based water treatment polymers in the reactions with chlorine-based oxidants and nitrosifying agents. Water Science & Technology: Water Supply, 2009, 452, 279-288.
• Miyashita,Y.; Park, S. H.; Hyung, H.; Huang, C.-H.; Kim, J. H. Removal of N-nitrosamines and Their Precursors By Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Membranes. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2009, 135 (9), 788-795.

• American Chemical Society
• Georgia Academy of Science
• Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)