Soo-min Park

Professor Soo-min Park's research lab specializes in photobiophysics and energy conversion, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) in oxygenic photosynthesis. The lab employs advanced transient absorption spectroscopy to investigate excitation energy transfer and charge transfer processes between chlorophyll and carotenoids under physiological conditions. In parallel, the lab develops functional hybrid materials, particularly for energy storage applications, using nanostructured oxides like MnO2 in flexible, gel-based electrodes. The integration of biophysical insights with materials innovation underscores the lab’s interdisciplinary approach to sustainable energy solutions.