Principal investigator
Cham strongly believes that his position is meant to serve his team members as a mentor (if you doubt this, please remind him of this statement). Outside of the laboratory, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog, including playing tennis and traveling (especially exploring local foods!). In the photo, he is seen enjoying the beautiful sunshine and pristine water at Destin Beach, FL.
Education
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2023, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2011, Seoul National University, South Korea
B.S., Rural Systems Engineering, 2009, Seoul National University, South Korea
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, 2023 - present, University of Florida, USA
Senior Researcher, 2018, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, South Korea
Researcher, 2012 - 2017, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, South Korea
Researcher, 2011 - 2012, OIKOS, South Korea
Awards and honors
2024 Edward J. Bouwer / AEESP Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
2022 Abel Wolman Fellowship
Graduate assistant
Hai (hai.le@ufl.edu) started his second Ph.D. program, which is truly admirable, in Spring 2024. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, reading, and working on DIY electronic projects.
Education
Ph.D., Electronic Engineering, 2019, La Trobe University, Australia
M.S., Electronic Engineering, 2011, La Trobe University, Australia
B.S., Electrical-Electronic Engineering, 2005, Le Quy Don University, VietNam
Professional Experience
Technical Advisor, 2021- 2024, Singalarity, VietNam
Embedded System Developer, 2019 - 2021, R&I Lab, VietNam
Researcher, 2005 - 2013, Department of Standard, Metrology and Quality, VietNam
Khuong (trinh.khuong@ufl.edu) started the Ph.D. program in the Spring 2024.
Education
M.S., Medical Laboratory Science, 2019, Hanoi Medical University, Viet Nam.
B.S., Laboratory Medicine Technique, 2014, Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Viet Nam.
Professional Experience
Researcher and Lecturer, 2019 - 2023, Hai Phong Medical University Hospital, Viet Nam
Researcher and Lecturer, 2014 - 2017, Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Viet Nam.
Student assistant
Matthew Hong (hongm@ufl.edu) is an undergraduate biology student on the pre-dental track. He hopes to one day own his own practice and give quality dental care to people who may not be able to access or afford it. He also works as a part time dental assistant. On his free time, he enjoys working out, play a variety of sports like volleyball, and swimming, and hanging out with friends.
Jianing Song (song.jianing@ufl.edu) is a second-year Master’s student in the Department of Biostatistics. With an undergraduate background in Environmental Science and current training in Biostatistics, she is especially interested in the microbiome in water environments, microbial communities, and their impact on public health. Beyond academics, She enjoys traveling in her free time, often capturing photos of the places she visits and exploring the history, culture, and human environment behind them.
Brandon Pham (pham.brandon@ufl.edu) is an undergraduate Biology Major, who is also pursuing a Minor in Nutritional Sciences. He hopes to attend medical school after graduating, and he aspires to reduce health disparities among neglected areas and populations by providing education and healthcare to underserved communities. He is also passionate about nutrition and public health, which serve as the baseline for general population health. In his free time, Brandon enjoys playing basketball, working out, traveling, and spending time with family.
Previous members
Student assistants
Anthony Cataldo (anthony.cataldo@ufl.edu): Summer 2024
Kameron Masters (k.masters@ufl.edu): Summer and Fall 2024
Phoebe Barron (barronp@ufl.edu): Summer and Fall 2024
Seanna Ryan (sryan1@ufl.edu): Fall 2024
Anabelle Ballate (aballate@ufl.edu): Fall 2024
Serenity Derousie (s.derousie@ufl.edu): Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
Shota Konno (konnoshota@ufl.edu): Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
Visiting scholars
Ji-hyun Park (ji.park@ufl.edu): Fall 2024
Hyun-Suk Oh (hyunsukoh@seoultech.ac.kr): Fall 2024 and Spring, Summer 2025
Hanseok Jeong (hanjeong@seoultech.ac.kr): Fall 2025 and Spring, Summer 2026