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Minsu Park

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Minsu Park's research lab specializes in the design and application of advanced nanomaterials, particularly graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs), for optoelectronic and sensing technologies. The lab focuses on manipulating electronic and optical properties—such as singlet–triplet energy splitting and photoluminescence quantum yields—through surface engineering and matrix integration to overcome aggregation-caused quenching and enable high-performance solid-state devices. Key research directions include developing stimuli-responsive sensors for environmental and biomedical detection, creating skin-integrated thermal stimulation devices, and advancing hybrid heterojunction phototransistors for next-generation optoelectronics.

graphene quantum dotsphotoluminescence enhancementsensing platformsoptoelectronic devicessurface functionalization

Research Overview

Papers
111
Total Citations
2,828
Papers (5y)
48
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
48total
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
1,129total
20222023202420252026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|176 citations·2020
Controllable Singlet–Triplet Energy Splitting of Graphene Quantum Dots through Oxidation: From Phosphorescence to TADF
Minsu Park, Hyung Suk Kim, Hyewon Yoon, Jin Kim, Sukki Lee, Seunghyup Yoo, Seokwoo Jeon
SJR Q1Advanced Materials

Abstract Long‐lived afterglow emissions, such as room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) and thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF), are beneficial in the fields of displays, bioimaging, and data security. However, it is challenging to realize a single material that simultaneously exhibits both RTP and TADF properties with their relative strengths varied in a controlled manner. Herein, a new design approach is reported to control singlet–triplet energy splitting (∆ E ST ) in graphene qua

Materials ChemistryMaterials Science
2
Article|90 citations·2021
Quenching‐Resistant Solid‐State Photoluminescence of Graphene Quantum Dots: Reduction of π−π Stacking by Surface Functionalization with POSS, PEG, and HDA
Minsu Park, Yangho Jeong, Hyung Suk Kim, Woochan Lee, Sang‐Hyeon Nam, Sukki Lee, Hyewon Yoon, Jin Kim, Seunghyup Yoo, Seokwoo Jeon
SJR Q1Advanced Functional Materials

Abstract Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have attracted great attention as next‐generation luminescent nanomaterials due to the advantages of a low‐cost process, low toxicity, and unique photoluminescence (PL). However, in the solid‐state, the strong π−π stacking interactions between the basal planes of GQDs lead to aggregation‐caused PL quenching (ACQ), which impedes practical application to light‐emitting devices. Here, surface functionalized GQDs (F‐GQDs) by polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane

Materials ChemistryMaterials Science
3
Article|88 citations·2020
Renewable malic acid-based plasticizers for both PVC and PLA polymers
Minsu Park, Inwoo Choi, Sangjun Lee, Seung-Ju Hong, Aryeon Kim, Jihoon Shin, Ho‐Cheol Kang, Young‐Wun Kim
SJR Q1Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
BiomaterialsMaterials Science
4
Article|86 citations·2018
Efficient Solid‐State Photoluminescence of Graphene Quantum Dots Embedded in Boron Oxynitride for AC‐Electroluminescent Device
Minsu Park, Hyewon Yoon, Jaeho Lee, Jungmo Kim, Jinho Lee, Seong‐Eui Lee, Seunghyup Yoo, Seokwoo Jeon
SJR Q1Advanced Materials

Abstract Emerging graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have received much attention for use as next‐generation light‐emitting diodes. However, in the solid‐state, π‐interaction‐induced aggregation‐caused photoluminescence (PL) quenching (ACQ) in GQDs makes it challenging to realize high‐performance devices. Herein, GQDs incorporated with boron oxynitride (GQD@BNO) are prepared from a mixture of GQDs, boric acid, and urea in water via one‐step microwave heating. Due to the effective dispersion in the BNO

Materials ChemistryMaterials Science
5
Article|81 citations·2015
Combination of a Sample Pretreatment Microfluidic Device with a Photoluminescent Graphene Oxide Quantum Dot Sensor for Trace Lead Detection
Minsu Park, Hyun Dong Ha, Yong Tae Kim, Jae Hwan Jung, Shin‐Hyun Kim, Do Hyun Kim, Tae Seok Seo
SJR Q1Analytical Chemistry

A novel trace lead ion (Pb(2+)) detection platform by combining a microfluidic sample pretreatment device with a DNA aptamer linked photoluminescent graphene oxide quantum dot (GOQD) sensor was proposed. The multilayered microdevice included a microchamber which was packed with cation exchange resins for preconcentrating metal ions. The sample loading and recovery were automatically actuated by a peristaltic polydimethylsiloxane micropump with a flow rate of 84 μL/min. Effects of the micropump a

Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
6
Article|64 citations·2018
An integrated microfluidic device with solid-phase extraction and graphene oxide quantum dot array for highly sensitive and multiplex detection of trace metal ions
Minsu Park, Tae Seok Seo
SJR Q1Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
7
Article|55 citations·2023
Skin-integrated systems for power efficient, programmable thermal sensations across large body areas
Minsu Park, Jae‐Young Yoo, Tianyu Yang, Yei Hwan Jung, Abraham Vázquez‐Guardado, Shupeng Li, Jae-Hwan Kim, Jaeho Shin, Woo‐Youl Maeng, Geumbee Lee, Seonggwang Yoo, Haiwen Luan
SJR Q1Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesOA

Thermal sensations contribute to our ability to perceive and explore the physical world. Reproducing these sensations in a spatiotemporally programmable manner through wireless computer control could enhance virtual experiences beyond those supported by video, audio and, increasingly, haptic inputs. Flexible, lightweight and thin devices that deliver patterns of thermal stimulation across large areas of the skin at any location of the body are of great interest in this context. Applications rang

Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
8
Article|25 citations·2008
Humidity sensitive properties of copoly(TEAMPS/VP)/silver nanocomposite films
Minsu Park, Taeho Lim, Youngmin Jeon, Jong‐Gyu Kim, Sang‐Woo Joo, Myoung‐Seon Gong
SJR Q1Sensors and Actuators B Chemical
Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
9
Article|17 citations·2024
High-precision extracellular-vesicle isolation-analysis integrated platform for rapid cancer diagnosis directly from blood plasma
Minsu Park, Chan‐Hyeong Lee, Hyowoong Noh, Geeyoon Kang, Junyeong Lee, Junyeong Lee, Ju-Hyun Bae, Jonghoo Park, Jonghoo Park, Moon‐Chang Baek, Hongsik Park, Moon‐Chang Baek
SJR Q1Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
10
Article|14 citations·2015
InGaP/GaAs heterojunction phototransistors transferred to a Si substrate by metal wafer bonding combined with epitaxial lift-off
Minsu Park, Dae‐Myeong Geum, Jihoon Kyhm, Jin Dong Song, Sanghyeon Kim, Won Jun Choi
SJR Q1Optics ExpressOA

We report fabrication and optical characteristics of an InGaP/GaAs heterojunction phototransistor (HPT) transferred to a Si substrate by a metal wafer bonding (MWB) and epitaxial lift-off (ELO) process at room temperature. An intermediate Pt/Au double layer between the HPT layer and Si provided a very smooth surface by which to achieve the MWB, and excellent durability against the acid solution during the ELO process. These processes were observed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and ato

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsPhysics and Astronomy
11
Article|12 citations·2021
Synthesis of MoS2 nanoparticles grown on crumpled 3D graphene microballs using a microfluidic droplet generator
Minsu Park, Sanha Kim, Jae Hwan Jung, Tae Seok Seo
SJR Q1Carbon letters
Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsMaterials Science
12
Article|12 citations·2023
Vegetable Oil-Derived Polyamide Multiblock Copolymers toward Chemically Recyclable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
Minsu Park, Seung-Ju Hong, Nam‐Kyun Kim, Jihoon Shin, Young‐Wun Kim
SJR Q1ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

A series of poly[amide11- alt -poly(dimer acid- alt -1,5-diamino-2-methyl)] multiblock copolymers [PA11 H x - alt -(DA-MP) S y ] with high renewable content (up to 95%) was synthesized via bulk polycondensation of a plant oil-based diacid-terminated PA11 hard block (PA11 H x ) and a diamine-terminated PA soft block [(DA-MP) S y ] ( w soft block = 0.31–0.90). The tunable and superior mechanical properties ( E = 4–233 MPa, σ yield = 20–33 MPa, σ b = 744–2233%, and γ = 222–359 MJ m –3 ) of the PA11

BiomaterialsMaterials Science
13
Review|11 citations·2025
Recent Advances in Wearable Thermal Devices for Virtual and Augmented Reality
Minsu Park
SJR Q2MicromachinesOA

Thermal technologies that effectively deliver thermal stimulation through skin-integrated systems and enable temperature perception via the activation of cutaneous thermoreceptors are key to enhancing immersive experiences in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) through multisensory engagement. However, recent advancements and commercial adoption have predominantly focused on haptic rather than thermal technology. This review provides an overview of recent advancements in wearable thermal devic

Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
14
Article|9 citations·2022
Effects of Hard Segment Length on the Mechanical Properties of Poly(PA11-co-DA) Periodic Copolymers
Minsu Park, Seung-Ju Hong, Sangjun Lee, Nam‐Kyun Kim, Jihoon Shin, Young‐Wun Kim
SJR Q1ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Polyamide 11 (PA11) is a semicrystalline polymer with excellent mechanical property. However, the use of PA11 with high crystallinity as an engineering plastic is limited because of its low impact resistance. In this work, a series of sustainable poly(PA11-co-DA) copolymers (PAx-p-DAy) were synthesized via polycondensation from vegetable oil-based dimer acid (DA) and diamine terminated polyamide 11 (ATPA11-x). The molecular structure of PAx-p-DAy was characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, FT-IR, XRD,

BiomaterialsMaterials Science
15
Article|7 citations·2024
Heteroepitaxial growth of Ga2O3 thin films on nickel-nanodot-induced buffer layers for solar-blind ultraviolet photodetector applications
Si‐Young Bae, Dong‐Eun Kim, Min-Sung Kong, Seokgi Kim, Seokgi Kim, Yunhwa Hong, Kwang Heo, Sungkyu Kim, Sungkyu Kim, Minsu Park, Minsu Park
SJR Q1Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsMaterials Science

Research Areas

Materials ChemistryBiomedical EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringCognitive NeuroscienceRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentBiomaterials

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