Jonggu Park, Ph.D.                                                                      

Research Associate
Office: Learned Hall, Room 5114
Phone: (785) 864-1748
bellgu@ku.edu

Polymeric Biomaterials, Biodegradable, Polymers, Photopolymerization, Structure-Property Relationships

                                                                                   

                                                             

Career History

  • Research Associate, Bioengineering Research Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, July 2009-Present
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Bioengineering Research Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, October 2007- July 2009
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Oral Biology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Missouri, July 2006-October 2007
  • Adjunct Research Associate, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, July 2006-June 2008
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 2004 - June 2006
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, January 2004 - July 2004
  • Senior Research Scientist, R&D Center, Samhwa Paints Industrial Co., Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, May 2000-December 2003
  • Research Associate Scientist, Institute for Environmental Technology and Industry (IETI), Regional Research Center (RRC), Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), Busan, South Korea, April 1998-April 2000

 

Teaching Experience
Polymer Chemistry; Biomaterials; General Chemistry

 

 

 

Contact Information

Bioengineering Research Center
University of Kansas
5101E Learned Hall
1530 W. 15th Street, Room 5114
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2234

Phone: (785) 864-1748
Fax: (785) 864-1742
Email: bellgu@ku.edu

 

 

Education

  • Ph.D.,Polymer Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, South Korea, 1999
  • M.S., Photo-Organic Chemistry, Pusan National University, South Korea, 1993
  • B.S., Chemistry, Dong-A University, South Korea, 1990

 

 

Professional Organizations

  • International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
  • American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
  • Society for Biomaterials
  • American Chemical Society

 

 

Research Interests

Polymeric Biomaterials, Dental Materials, Biodegradable Polymers, Photopolymerization, Structure-Property Relationships, Highly Crosslinked Polymers, Polymeric Drugs

 

Journal/Abstract Review

Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry

Dental Materials

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials

Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Journal of Composite Materials

 

 

Patents

1.   J. Park, Q.Ye, E.M. Topp, P.Spencer, “Novel monomer for dental adhesive”,Serial  No.61/041/401, United States Patent (Filing date: April 01, 2008).

2.   J. Park, H. Bae, J. Cha, “Acrylic resin composition for preventing the resin decomposition of acrylic paint by ultraviolet”, Korea Patent, 10-0418999-0000 (February 03, 2004).

3.   J. Park, H. Bae, “The composites of low-odor type acrylic resin”, Korea Patent, 10-0415593-0000 (January 06, 2004).

4.   J. Ha, S. Hwang, J. Park, W. Choi, H. Song, S. Kim, J. Park, Y. Lee, Y. Park, H. Park, “Anti-corrosion paint for steel with polyaniline” United States Patent 6756123 (June 29,2004).

 

 

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

 

1.   J. Park, Q.Ye, E.M. Topp, P.Spencer*, “Water sorption and dynamic mechanical properties of dentin adhesives with a urethane-based multifunctional methacrylate monomer”, accepted to Dental Materials, 2009

2.   J. Park, Q.Ye, E.M. Topp, A. Misra, S.L. Kieweg, P.Spencer*, “Effect of Photoinitiator system and water content on dynamic mechanical properties of a light-cured BisGMA/HEMA Dental Resin”, accepted to J Biomed Mater Res Part A, 2009.

3.   J. Park, Q.Ye, E.M. Topp, P.Spencer*, “Enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of dentin adhesives containing a new urethane-based trimethacrylate monomer”, in press, J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 2009.  

4.   J. Park, Q.Ye, E.M. Topp, C.H. Lee, E.L. Kostoryz, A. Misra, P.Spencer*, “Dynamic mechanical analysis and esterase degradation of dentin adhesives containing a branched methacrylate”, in press, J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 2009.

5.   Q Ye, J. Park, E Topp, P Spencer*, “Effect of photo-initiators on the in vitro Performance of a Dentin Adhesive Exposed to Simulated Oral Environment”, Dental Materials, 2009, 25(4), 452-458.

6.   JC Esslick, Q Ye, J. Park, E.M. Topp, P Spencer, K.V. Camarda*, “A computational molecular design framework for crosslinked polymer networks”, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2009, 33, 954-963.

7.   E.L. Kostoryz, K. Dharmala, Q. Ye, Y. Wang, J. Huber, J. Park, G.. Snider, P. Spencer* “Enzymatic biodegradation of HEMA/BISGMA adhesives formulated with different water content”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research:Part B-Applied Biomaterials, 2009, 88B: 394-401.

8.   D. Xie*, J. Zhao,Y. Weng, J. Park, Hui Jiang, Jeffrey A. Platt, “Bioactive glass-ionomer cement with potential therapeutic function to dentin capping mineralization”, European Journal of Oral Sciences, 2008, 116, 479-487.

9.   D Xie*, J Zhao, Y Yang, J. Park, TM Chu and JT Zhang, “Preparation and evaluation of a high-strength biocompatible glass-ionomer cement for improved dental restoratives”, Biomedical Materials, 2008, 3, 025012.

10.  Q. Ye, J. Park, E.M. Topp, Y. Wang, A. Misra and P. Spencer*  “In vitro Performance of Nano-heterogeneous Dentin Adhesive”, Journal of Dental Research, 2008, 87(9), 829-833.

11.  D. Xie*, J. Park, J. Zhao, Yiming Weng, “In situ curable alpha-hydroxyacid based   biodegradable polymer composites for injectable biomedical applications”, Journal of Composite Materials, 2008, 42 (14), 1385-1400.

12.  J. Park, Q.Ye, E.M. Topp, E.Kostoryz, Y.Wang, S.L.Kieweq, P.Spencer*, “Preparation and properties of novel dentin adhesives with esterase resistance” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008,107, 3588-3597.

13.  D. Xie*, J. Park, J. Zhao, “Synthesis and evaluation of novel injectable and  biodegradable polyglycolide-based composites” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 103, 2977-92984.

14.  D. Xie*, J. Park, J.Zhao, Charles Turner, “Novel injectable and in situ curable glycolide/lactide based  biodegradable polymer resins and composites”, Journal of  Biomaterials Applications, 2007, 22, 33-54.

15.  D. Xie*, J. Park, J. Zhao, “Synthesis and preparation of novel 4-arm star-shape poly(carboxylic acid)s for improved light-cured glass-ionomer cements”, Dental Materials, 2007, 23, Issue 4, 395-403.

16.  D. Xie*, J. Park, M. Faddah, “Synthesis and evaluation of novel light-curable
amino acid-constructed glass-ionomer cements”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science,    2007, 104, 1587-1595.

17.  D. Xie*, J. Zhao, J. Park, “A novel light-cured glass-ionomer system for improved dental restoratives”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 2007, 18, 1907-1916.

18.  D. Xie*, Y. Yang, J. Zhao, J. Park, J.T. Zhang, “A novel comonomer-free light cured glass-ionomer cement for reduced cytotoxicity and enhanced mechanical strength”, Dental Materials, 2007, 23, Issue 8, 994-1003.

19.  D. Xie*, J. Park, M. Faddah, J. Zhao, HK. Khanijoun, “Novel amino acid-constructed polyalkenoates for dental glass-ionomer restoratives”,Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2006, 21, 147-165.

20.  D. Xie*, J. Park, M. Faddah, J. Zhao,“Preparation, formulation and evaluation of novel photo-cured glass-ionomers based on copolymers of (meth)acrylated amino acids”, Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition, 2006, 17, No. 3, 303-322.

21. D. Xie*, M. Faddah, J. Park, “Novel amino acid modified zinc polycarboxylates for improved dental cements”, Dental Materials, 2005, 21, Issue 8, 739-748.

22.  J. Park, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Syntheses and antitumor activities of monomer and medium molecular weight polymers; III. 3,6-Endo-methylene-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthalimidopropanoyl-5-fluorouracil and polymers", Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 1999, 37, 2113-2120.

23.  J. Park, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Syntheses and antitumor activities of polymers containing amino acid and 5-fluorouracil moieties", Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 1999, 37, 1589-1595.

24.  J. Park, S. H. Kim, C. S. Ha, and W. J. Cho, "Syntheses and antitumor activities of medium molecular weight polymers containing 5-fluorouracil", Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 1998, 36, 2985-2992.

25.  J. Park, W. M. Choi, N. J. Lee, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Syntheses and biological activities of α-methoxy-3,6-endomethylene-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthaloyl-5-fluorouracil and its polymers", Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 1998, 36, 1625-1632.

26.  M.H. Zhou, S. H. Kim, J. Park, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, “Preparation and oil-absorptivity of crosslinked polymers containing stearylmethacrylate, 4-t-butylstyrene and divinylbenzene”, Polymer Bulletin, 2000, 44, 17-24.

27.  T. Hoang, J. Park, G. N. Kim, S. T. Oh, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Synthesis and properties of styrene-EPDM-vinyl acetate graft polymer", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2000, 77, 2296-2304.

28.  K. G. Park, J. Park, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Syntheses and properties of graft polymers of N-substituted acrylamides onto EPDM", Journal of Applied Polymer   Science, 1999, 74, 3259-3267.

29.  J. Park, J. Park, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Synthesis and photo- and biodegradabilities of poly[(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)-g-phenyl vinyl ketone]”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 1999, 74, 1432-1439.

30.  J. Park, J. Park, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Syntheses and properties of N-vinylpyrrolidione g-EPDM and its modified polymer", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 1999, 72, 1177-1184.

31.  S. W. Han, W. M. Choi, J. Park, S. K. Kwon, C. S. Ha, W. J. Cho, "Synthesis and   

      photodegradable properties of methyl vinyl ketone-EPDM-styrene graft terpolymer", 

      Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 1998, 67, 1721-1727.