Gun Yi Park, a 2024 Cohort McDonnell Scholar and PhD student in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering at WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering, achieved significant recognition at the WashU Center for Water Innovation Research Symposium on September 8, 2025.
A highlight of the event was the Graduate Student Flash Talk Competition, where Park’s outstanding research earned her a well-deserved second place. Park’s research focused on the impact of antiscalants on highly soluble salts crystallization in Reverse Osmosis Concentrate (ROC), providing valuable insights into water treatment and resource recovery. Her work explored how antiscalants influence scaling behavior and salt formation, areas crucial to optimizing water treatment processes.
Understanding these interactions is essential for enhancing the sustainability of desalination and wastewater management. This research not only contributes significantly to the academic field but also holds the promise of improving practical applications in water treatment.
Park’s achievement reflects her dedication and expertise, and it is a proud moment for the WashU community. Congratulations to Gun Yi Park for her remarkable work and success at the symposium!