Publications

Tanum J, Kim HE, Lee SM, Kim A, Korostoff J, Hwang G. Photobiomodulation of Gingival Cells Challenged with Viable Oral Microbes. J. Dent. Res. 2024; 103 (7): 745-54.

Liu Y, Daniel SG, Kim H-E, Koo H, Korostoff J, Teles F, Bittinger K, Hwang G. Addition of cariogenic pathogens to complex oral microflora drives significant changes in biofilm compositions and functionalities. Microbiome 2023; 11, 123.  

Dhall A, Tan JY, Islam S, Kim J, Kim A, Hwang G. A dental implant-on-a-chip for 3D modeling of host–material–pathogen interactions and therapeutic testing platforms. Lab Chip 2022; 22 (24), 4905-4916.

Dhall A, Ramjee R, Oh MJ, Tao K, Hwang G. A 3D-Printed Customizable Platform for Multiplex Dynamic Biofilm Studies. Adv. Mater. Technol 2022; 2200138.

Dhall A, Islam S, Park M, Zhang Y, Kim A, Hwang G. Bimodal Nanocomposite Platform with Antibiofilm and Self-Powering Functionalities for Biomedical Applications. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2021; 13:40379-40391.
-Highlighted in Bioelectricity December 2021;3(4) 

Kim H-E, Dhall A, Liu Y, Bawazir M, Koo H, Hwang G. Intervening in symbiotic cross-kingdom biofilm interactions: A binding mechanism-based non-microbicidal approach. mBio 2021; 12:e00651-21.
- Highlighted in Dimensions of Dental Hygiene July 2021;11
- Highlighted in Decisions in Dentistry July 2021;7(7)6.
- Highlighted in Chemistry & Industry Issue 6, 2021
- Highlighted in MedicalResearch.com May 2021

Kim H-E, Liu Y, Dhall A, Bawazir M, Koo H, Hwang G. Synergism of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans reinforces biofilm maturation and acidogenicity in saliva: an in vitro study. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. 2021; 10:623980.

Zheng S, Bawazir M, Dhall A, Kim H-E, He L, Heo J, Hwang G. Implication of surface properties, bacterial motility, and hydrodynamic conditions on bacterial surface sensing and their initial adhesion. Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol. 2021; 9:643722.

Wan SX, Tian J, Liu Y, Dhall A, Koo H, Hwang G. Cross-Kingdom Cell-to-Cell Interactions in Cariogenic Biofilm Initiation. J. Dent. Res. 2021; 100: 74.

Park MC, Islam S, Kim H-E, Korostoff J, Blatz MB, Hwang G*, Kim A*. Human oral motion-powered smart dental implant (SDI) for in situ ambulatory photobiomodulation therapy. Adv. Healthc. Mater. 2020; 2000658. *Co-senior authors

Cocco AR, Suarez CEC, Liu Y, Lund RG, Piva E, Hwang G. Antibiofilm activity of a novel pit and fissure self-adhesive sealant modified with metallic containing monomers. Biofouling 2020; 36: 245-55.  

Paula AJ*, Hwang G*, Koo H*. Dynamics of bacterial population growth during biofilm development resemble spatial and structural aspects of urbanization. Nat. Commun. 2020; 11: 1354. *Co-senior authors

Kim HE, Islam S, Park M, Kim A, Hwang G. A comprehensive analysis of near-contact photobiomodulation therapy in the host-bacteria interaction model using 3D-printed modular LED platform. Adv. Biosys. 2020; 1900227.

Hwang G, Paula AJ, Hunter EE, Liu Y, Babeer A, Karabucak B, Stebe K, Kumar V, Steager E, Koo H. Catalytic antimicrobial robots for biofilm eradication. Sci. Robot. 2019; 4(29): eaaw2388.

Hwang G, Koltisko B, Jin X, Koo H. Non-leachable imidazolium-incorporated composite for disruption of bacterial clustering, exopolysaccharide matrix assembly and enhanced biofilm removal. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2017; 9(44): 38270-80.

Hwang G, Liu Y, Kim D, Li Y, Krysan DJ, Koo H. Candida albicans mannans mediate Streptococcus mutans exoenzyme GtfB binding to modulate cross-kingdom biofilm development in vivo. PLoS Pathog. 2017; 13(6): e1006407.

Xiao J, Hara AT, Koo H, Zero DT, Hwang G. Biofilm 3D architecture influences in situ pH distribution pattern on the enamel surface. Int. J. Oral Sci. 2017; 9(2): 74-9. 

Hwang G*, Liu Y, Kim D, Sun V, Aviles-Reyes A, Kajfasz JK, Lemos JA, Koo H*. Simultaneous spatiotemporal mapping of in situ pH and bacterial activity within an intact 3D microcolony structure. Sci. Rep. 2016; 6: 32841. *Co-corresponding authors.

Hwang G*, Marsh G, Gao L, Waugh R, Koo H*. Binding Force Dynamics of Streptococcus mutans–glucosyltransferase B to Candida albicans. J. Dent. Res. 2015; 94(9):1310-7. *Co-corresponding authors.

Hwang G*, Klein MI, Koo H*. Analysis of the mechanical stability and surface detachment of mature Streptococcus mutans biofilms by applying a range of external shear forces. Biofouling 2014; 30(9):1079-91. *Co-corresponding authors.

Choi J*, Hwang G*, Gamal El-Din M, Liu Y. Effect of reactor configuration and microbial characteristics on biofilm reactors for oil sands process-affected water treatment. Int. Biodeterior. Biodegrad. 2014; 89:74-81. *Co-first authors.

Hwang G, Liang J, Kang S, Liu Y. The role of conditioning film formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 adhesion to inert surfaces in aquatic environments. Biochem. Eng. J. 2013; 76:90-8.

Hwang G, Dong T, Islam MS, Sheng Z, Pérez-Estrada LA, Liu Y, El-Din MG. The impacts of ozonation on oil sands process-affected water biodegradability and biofilm formation characteristics in bioreactors. Bioresour. Technol. 2013; 130:269-77.

Hwang G, Ahn IS, Mhin BJ, Kim JY. Adhesion of nano-sized particles to the surface of bacteria: mechanistic study with the extended DLVO theory. Colloids Surf. B Biointerfaces 2012; 97:138-44.

Hwang G, Kang S, El-Din MG, Liu Y. Impact of an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) precoating on the initial adhesion of Burkholderia cepacia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biofouling 2012; 28(6):525-38.

Hwang G, Kang S, El-Din MG, Liu Y. Impact of conditioning films on the initial adhesion of Burkholderia cepacia. Colloids Surf. B Biointerfaces 2012; 91:181-8.

Hwang G, Yang JH, Lee CH, Ahn IS, Mhin BJ. New Selection Criterion for a Base Polar Liquid in the Lifshitz–van der Waals/Lewis Acid–Base Approach. J. Phys. Chem. C 2011; 115(25):12458-63.

Hwang G, Lee CH, Ahn IS, Mhin BJ. Determination of reliable Lewis acid-base surface tension components of a solid in LW-AB approach. J. Ind. Eng. Chem. 2011; 17(1):125-9.

Hwang G, Lee CH, Ahn IS, Mhin BJ. Analysis of the adhesion of Pseudomonas putida NCIB 9816-4 to a silica gel as a model soil using extended DLVO theory. J. Hazard. Mater. 2010; 179(1-3):983-8.

Hwang G, Park SR, Lee CH, Ahn IS, Yoon YJ, Mhin BJ. Influence of naphthalene biodegradation on the adhesion of Pseudomonas putida NCIB 9816-4 to a naphthalene-contaminated soil. J. Hazard. Mater. 2009; 172(1):491-3.

Hwang G, Ban YM, Lee CH, Chung CH, Ahn IS. Adhesion of Pseudomonas putida NCIB 9816-4 to a naphthalene-contaminated soil. Colloids Surf. B Biointerfaces 2008; 62(1):91-6.