Team

Soyeon Song joined Chen Group as a Ph.D. student in Fall 2025. 

Soyeon received her B.S. in Green Technology Convergence from Konkuk University in 2021 and her M.S. in Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering from Korea University in 2024. During her master’s study in Prof. Jaesang Lee’s group, she worked on sewage sludge and microalgae-derived biochar, which later expanded into studies on manganese-induced carbon structural changes and persulfate activation for water treatment. Through this work, she gained experience in electrochemical characterization of catalysts, which sparked her interest in electrolysis.

Building on these experiences, Soyeon will pursue her Ph.D. research on pulsed electrolysis for advanced water treatment and resource recovery technologies.

Outside the lab, Soyeon enjoys yoga and running, which help her maintain balance and energy in her daily life. She also loves traveling and exploring different cultures.