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  1. Usage of Silver Nanoparticles in Orthodontic Appliances

    Article • Materials, December 2025, MDPI AG

    Geelsu Hwang

  2. Changes in the cytocompatibility, surface hardness, and surface topography of 3-dimensional–printed clear aligners after clinical use

    Article • American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, December 2025, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  3. Compositional tuning of gentamicin-loaded alginate-chitosan beads for optimized drug release and biological properties

    Article • Korean Journal of Dental Materials, September 2025, Korean Society for Dental Materials

    Geelsu Hwang

  4. Effect of 6-Shogaol Derived from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Dual-Species Biofilm Formation by Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans

    Article • Nutrients, September 2025, MDPI AG

    Geelsu Hwang

  5. Micro-CT and Histomorphometric Analysis of Degradability and New Bone Formation of Anodized Mg-Ca System

    Article • Biomimetics, September 2025, MDPI AG

    Geelsu Hwang

  6. Usage of Silver Nanoparticles in Orthodontic Bonding Reagents

    Article • Journal of Functional Biomaterials, July 2025, MDPI AG

    Geelsu Hwang

  7. Evaluation of the Characteristics of Digital Light Processing 3D-Printed Magnesium Calcium Phosphate for Bone Regeneration

    Article • Journal of Functional Biomaterials, April 2025, MDPI AG

    Geelsu Hwang

  8. Metal-Oxide-Decorated Mesoporous Silica Chemiresistors for Exhaled Biomarker Detection

    Article • ACS Omega, April 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Geelsu Hwang

  9. Novel Approaches for Treatment of Intraoral Microbial Infections

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, March 2025, SAGE Publications

    Geelsu Hwang

  10. Integrating Phosphate Enhances Biomineralization Effect of Methacrylate Cement in Vital Pulp Treatment with Improved Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Stimulation

    Article • Advanced Healthcare Materials, October 2024, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  11. Antifungal agents incorporated in denture base materials: a scoping review of the current evidence and technology prospecting

    Article • Australian Dental Journal, July 2024, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  12. Photobiomodulation of Gingival Cells Challenged with Viable Oral Microbes

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, May 2024, SAGE Publications

    Geelsu Hwang

  13. Effect of surface stiffness in initial adhesion of oral microorganisms under various environmental conditions

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, January 2023, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  14. A 3D‐Printed Customizable Platform for Multiplex Dynamic Biofilm Studies

    Article • Advanced Materials Technologies, April 2022, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  15. In it together: Candida–bacterial oral biofilms and therapeutic strategies

    Article • Environmental Microbiology Reports, February 2022, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  16. A dental implant-on-a-chip for 3D modeling of host–material–pathogen interactions and therapeutic testing platforms

    Article • Lab on a Chip, January 2022, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Geelsu Hwang

  17. Bimodal Nanocomposite Platform with Antibiofilm and Self-Powering Functionalities for Biomedical Applications

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, August 2021, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Geelsu Hwang

  18. Intervening in Symbiotic Cross-Kingdom Biofilm Interactions: a Binding Mechanism-Based Nonmicrobicidal Approach

    Article • mBio, June 2021, ASM Journals

    Geelsu Hwang

  19. Diagnosis of Biofilm-Associated Peri-Implant Disease Using a Fluorescence-Based Approach

    Article • Dentistry Journal, February 2021, MDPI AG

    Geelsu Hwang

  20. Synergism of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans Reinforces Biofilm Maturation and Acidogenicity in Saliva: An In Vitro Study

    Article • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, February 2021, Frontiers

    Geelsu Hwang

  21. Implication of Surface Properties, Bacterial Motility, and Hydrodynamic Conditions on Bacterial Surface Sensing and Their Initial Adhesion

    Article • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, February 2021, Frontiers

    Geelsu Hwang

  22. Cross-Kingdom Cell-to-Cell Interactions in Cariogenic Biofilm Initiation

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, August 2020, SAGE Publications

    Geelsu Hwang

  23. Human Oral Motion‐Powered Smart Dental Implant (SDI) for In Situ Ambulatory Photo‐biomodulation Therapy

    Article • Advanced Healthcare Materials, July 2020, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  24. Anti-biofilm activity of a novel pit and fissure self-adhesive sealant modified with metallic monomers

    Article • Biofouling, March 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Geelsu Hwang

  25. Dynamics of bacterial population growth in biofilms resemble spatial and structural aspects of urbanization

    Article • Nature Communications, March 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Geelsu Hwang

  26. A Comprehensive Analysis of Near‐Contact Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Host–Bacteria Interaction Model Using 3D‐Printed Modular LED Platform

    Article • Advanced Biosystems, January 2020, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  27. Catalytic antimicrobial robots for biofilm eradication

    Article • Science Robotics, April 2019, American Association for the Advancement of Science

    Geelsu Hwang

  28. Dual-Targeting Approach Degrades Biofilm Matrix and Enhances Bacterial Killing

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, January 2019, SAGE Publications

    Geelsu Hwang

  29. Dextran-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Biomimetic Catalysts for Localized and pH-Activated Biofilm Disruption

    Article • ACS Nano, January 2019, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Geelsu Hwang

  30. Enhanced design and formulation of nanoparticles for anti-biofilm drug delivery

    Article • Nanoscale, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Geelsu Hwang

  31. Streptococcus mutans yidC1 and yidC2 Impact Cell Envelope Biogenesis, the Biofilm Matrix, and Biofilm Biophysical Properties

    Article • Journal of Bacteriology, October 2018, ASM Journals

    Geelsu Hwang

  32. Topical ferumoxytol nanoparticles disrupt biofilms and prevent tooth decay in vivo via intrinsic catalytic activity

    Article • Nature Communications, July 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Geelsu Hwang

  33. Bacterial-derived exopolysaccharides enhance antifungal drug tolerance in a cross-kingdom oral biofilm

    Article • The ISME Journal, April 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Geelsu Hwang

  34. Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Cariogenic Biofilm Microenvironment

    Article • Advances in Dental Research, January 2018, SAGE Publications

    Geelsu Hwang

  35. Nonleachable Imidazolium-Incorporated Composite for Disruption of Bacterial Clustering, Exopolysaccharide-Matrix Assembly, and Enhanced Biofilm Removal

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, October 2017, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Geelsu Hwang

  36. Candida albicans mannans mediate Streptococcus mutans exoenzyme GtfB binding to modulate cross-kingdom biofilm development in vivo

    Article • PLoS Pathogens, June 2017, PLOS

    Geelsu Hwang

  37. Biofilm three-dimensional architecture influences in situ pH distribution pattern on the human enamel surface

    Article • International Journal of Oral Science, April 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Geelsu Hwang

  38. Simultaneous spatiotemporal mapping of in situ pH and bacterial activity within an intact 3D microcolony structure

    Article • Scientific Reports, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Geelsu Hwang

  39. Nanocatalysts promote Streptococcus mutans biofilm matrix degradation and enhance bacterial killing to suppress dental caries in vivo

    Article • Biomaterials, September 2016, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  40. l-Arginine Modifies the Exopolysaccharide Matrix and Thwarts Streptococcus mutans Outgrowth within Mixed-Species Oral Biofilms

    Article • Journal of Bacteriology, May 2016, ASM Journals

    Hyun Koo, Geelsu Hwang

  41. Characterization and optimization of pH-responsive polymer nanoparticles for drug delivery to oral biofilms

    Article • Journal of Materials Chemistry B, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Geelsu Hwang

  42. Cranberry Flavonoids Modulate Cariogenic Properties of Mixed-Species Biofilm through Exopolysaccharides-Matrix Disruption

    Article • PLOS One, December 2015, PLOS

    Geelsu Hwang

  43. Application of the extended DLVO approach to mechanistically study the algal flocculation

    Article • Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, October 2015, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  44. Binding Force Dynamics of Streptococcus mutans–glucosyltransferase B to Candida albicans

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, July 2015, SAGE Publications

    Geelsu Hwang

  45. Streptococcus mutans-derived extracellular matrix in cariogenic oral biofilms

    Article • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, February 2015, Frontiers

    Geelsu Hwang

  46. pH-Activated Nanoparticles for Controlled Topical Delivery of Farnesol To Disrupt Oral Biofilm Virulence

    Article • ACS Nano, February 2015, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Geelsu Hwang

  47. α-Mangostin Disrupts the Development of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms and Facilitates Its Mechanical Removal

    Article • PLOS One, October 2014, PLOS

    Geelsu Hwang

  48. Analysis of the mechanical stability and surface detachment of matureStreptococcus mutansbiofilms by applying a range of external shear forces

    Article • Biofouling, October 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Geelsu Hwang

  49. Effect of reactor configuration and microbial characteristics on biofilm reactors for oil sands process-affected water treatment

    Article • International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, April 2014, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  50. Fabrication of porous polymeric nanocomposite membranes with enhanced anti-fouling properties: Effect of casting composition

    Article • Journal of Membrane Science, October 2013, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  51. The role of conditioning film formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 adhesion to inert surfaces in aquatic environments

    Article • Biochemical Engineering Journal, July 2013, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  52. The impacts of ozonation on oil sands process-affected water biodegradability and biofilm formation characteristics in bioreactors

    Article • Bioresource Technology, February 2013, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  53. Biological Fixed Film

    Article • Water Environment Research, October 2012, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  54. Physico-Chemical Processes

    Article • Water Environment Research, October 2012, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  55. Adhesion of nano-sized particles to the surface of bacteria: Mechanistic study with the extended DLVO theory

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, September 2012, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  56. Impact of an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) precoating on the initial adhesion ofBurkholderia cepaciaandPseudomonas aeruginosa

    Article • Biofouling, June 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Geelsu Hwang

  57. Impact of conditioning films on the initial adhesion of Burkholderia cepacia

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, March 2012, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  58. Development of nanosilver and multi-walled carbon nanotubes thin-film nanocomposite membrane for enhanced water treatment

    Article • Journal of Membrane Science, March 2012, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  59. New Selection Criterion for a Base Polar Liquid in the Lifshitz–van der Waals/Lewis Acid–Base Approach

    Article • The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, June 2011, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Geelsu Hwang

  60. Determination of reliable Lewis acid–base surface tension components of a solid in LW–AB approach

    Article • Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, January 2011, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  61. Physico-Chemical Processes

    Article • Water Environment Research, January 2011, Wiley

    Geelsu Hwang

  62. Analysis of the adhesion of Pseudomonas putida NCIB 9816-4 to a silica gel as a model soil using extended DLVO theory

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, July 2010, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  63. Influence of naphthalene biodegradation on the adhesion of Pseudomonas putida NCIB 9816-4 to a naphthalene-contaminated soil

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, December 2009, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  64. Absorption of a volatile organic compound by a jet loop reactor with circulation of a surfactant solution: Performance evaluation

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, May 2008, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang

  65. Adhesion of Pseudomonas putida NCIB 9816-4 to a naphthalene-contaminated soil

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, March 2008, Elsevier

    Geelsu Hwang