Dr. Chun is an environmental engineer who is interested in studying the impacts of human activities on natural water system. Chun and her research team aim to understand chemical and microbial contaminants in natural (e.g. lakes, streams, and estuary) and built (e.g. sewer system, treatment facility and stormwater systems) environment and develop improved treatment technologies and mitigation strategies.
Education
- Postdoc, Microbiology and Immunology, South Carolina Medical University
- Ph.D. Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- M.S. Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University
- B.S. Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University
Academic & Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Duluth (2015-present)
- Senior Research Program Manager, Natural Resources Research Institute (2015-present)
- Faculty, Water Resources Science Graduate Program, University of Minnesota (2015-present)
- Research Assistant Professor, BioTechnology Institute, University of Minnesota (2014-2015)
- Teaching Specialist, Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2011-2013)
Resources
- Dr. Chun's research site
- Faculty, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth
- Faculty, Water Resources Science Graduate Program, University of Minnesota
Publications
Publication list via Google Scholar
Virulence and biodegradation potential of dynamic microbial communities associated with decaying Cladophora in Great Lakes
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Site-specific distribution and competitive ability of indigenous bean-nodulating rhizobia isolated from organic fields in Minnesota
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prevalence of toxin-producing Clostridium botulinum associated with the macroalga Cladophora in three Great Lakes: Growth and management
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Notable decomposition products of senescing Lake Michigan Cladophora glomerata
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Association of toxin-producing Clostridium botulinum with the macroalga Cladophora in the Great Lakes
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review