Hyunchul Kim
Seoul,Not US or Canada
Summary
Dynamic researcher with a robust background at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in electrochemical cell design and nanostructure patterning. Excelled in collaborative projects with Korea University and LG Chem, showcasing proficiency in MATLAB and FDTD. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a creative approach to problem-solving, with significant achievements in carbon dioxide conversion research.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Researcher
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Used Aspen for chemical process simulation and process economic analysis.
- Used Origin and EXEL to prepare and manipulate extensive databases.
- Expertise in syngas, mineral, and organic material synthesis through carbon dioxide reduction reactions.
- Worked with academic colleagues at Korea University and professionals at LG Chem on shared research interests, particularly in carbon dioxide reduction reactions and electrochemical engineering.
- Performed chemical and material analysis using techniques such as GC, HPLC, NMR, XPS, XRD, SEM, TEM, ICP-OES, In-situ synchrotron XAS and Micro CT.
- Synthesized nanocatalysts using a Schlenk line under inert atmosphere conditions.
Master Intern Researcher, Photonics
Korea Institute Science and Tenchnology
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted optical nanostructure design and plasmonic simulations using FDTD software.
- Performed optical property characterization of materials using measurement equipment such as UV-Visible, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and ellipsometry
- Implemented nano-patterning using equipment such as thermal evaporation systems, e-beam evaporators, sputtering systems, photolithography, laser lithography, and tube furnaces.
Student Researcher, Electronic Materials Research
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed digital signal processing systems and equipment control codes using MATLAB and LabVIEW.
- Designed and developed optical measurement systems based on SPR sensors and motorized monochromators.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Engineering
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea08-2025
M.D. - Nano Technology
University of Sience And Technology
Daejeon, South Korea08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Kookmin University
Seoul, South Korera08-2015
Skills
- Expertise in designing electrochemical cells for carbon dioxide reduction and conversion
- Developed chemical measurement systems
- Developed in-situ property measurement systems
- Fabrication of nanostructure patterning
- Proficiency in software tools: MATLAB, FDTD, Aspen Plus, and LabVIEW
- Catalyst synthesis
Websites
Accomplishments
- Driving a deficient cathodic environment using anode to control selectivity for CO2 electroreduction
- Strategy for Enhancing Catalytic Active Site: Introduction of 1D material InSeI for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Formate
- Efficient and durable porous Membrane-Based CO2 electrolysis for commercial Zero-Gap electrolyzer stack systems
- Exploring Oxygen Vacancy Effect in 1D Structural SnIP for CO2 Electro‐Reduction to Formate
- Promoted Overall Water Splitting Catalytic Activity and Durability of Ni3Fe Alloy by Designing N‐Doped Carbon Encapsulation
- Sb incorporated into oxides enhances stability in acid during the oxygen evolution reaction by inhibiting structural distortion
- Strategies for CO2 electroreduction in cation exchange membrane electrode assembly
- Electrochemically robust oxide-supported dendritic Pt and Ir nanoparticles for highly effective polymer electrolyte membrane-unitized regenerative fuel cells
PUBLICATION
Affiliations
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Clean energy center
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Researcher
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
09.2021 - 09.2025
Master Intern Researcher, Photonics
Korea Institute Science and Tenchnology
11.2019 - 07.2021
Student Researcher, Electronic Materials Research
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
08.2015 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Materials Engineering
Korea University
M.D. - Nano Technology
University of Sience And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Kookmin University
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