Professor Son Yoon-seok, Pukyong National University.

Professor Son Yoon-seok, Pukyong National University.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Professor Son Yoon-seok of Pukyong National University has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment Academic Award.


Professor Son conducted research on various technologies to reduce and remove air pollutants, greenhouse gases, and indoor air quality based on their measurement and analysis.


He was recognized for his research activities by preparing comprehensive measures to analyze and manage air pollutants occurring naturally in the environment.


Professor Son is enhancing control technologies for odor substances, greenhouse gases, and NOx/SO2 using electron beams, and is conducting research to measure indoor air quality and identify the origins of harmful substances in educational facilities and subways.


Additionally, he is conducting research on the emission characteristics and human health risks of harmful substances emitted from electronic cigarettes, as well as developing air purifier-type filter systems to control these harmful substances.


He is also carrying out extensive research by estimating the emission rates of BVOCs by tree species planted in urban areas, leading to the reduction of VOCs and global warming substances emitted in cities.



The ‘2022 Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment Awards Ceremony’ is scheduled to be held on the 27th at Grand Ballroom A, 2nd floor, Songdo Convensia, Incheon.


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