Kyoo-chul Park's profile

Kyoo-chul Park

Principal Investigator

Northwestern University

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8 months ago

Biomimetics, Surface Science, Thermal‑Fluid Systems, Sustainable Water

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Kyoo‑chul Park develops biomimetic, high‑surface‑area materials for water capture and phase‑change heat transfer. He holds non‑provisional patents on textured collectors and leads funded work on moisture‑valving surfaces for fog/dew harvesting and agricultural water efficiency.

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Northwestern University

Welwitschia-inspired wavy surfaces for passive atmospheric water harvesting

Passive surface technology that captures both dew and fog without energy input, inspired by the wavy leaves of the desert plant Welwitschia mirabilis. The design uses macroscopic wavy textures to enhance droplet and vapo...

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Kyoo-chul Park

Principal Investigator

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University

Principal Investigator

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Surface treatment and coatings

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BiomimeticsSurface ScienceSustainability

Last updated Jan 2026