Bio
Education:
- Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (2007)
- M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea, Pusan (2002)
- B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea, Pusan (2000)
Research Interest:
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI/ML) for materials design
- Computational thermodynamics (CALPHAD)
- First-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT)
- Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME)
- Phase stabilities and properties prediction of energy materials
- Structural materials (metal alloys and ceramics)
- Nuclear materials
Work Experience:
- 2010 to present: Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- 2007 to 2010: Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2002 to 2007: Graduate Research Assistant
Awards
- 2022 Paramount Research Award, Physical Sciences Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- 2018 ORNL UT-Battelle Award for Research Team Accomplishment (Development of ACMZ alloys)
- 2017 R&D 100 Award, AlCuMnZr (ACMZ) Cast Aluminum Alloys (November 2017)
- 2016 ORNL Significant Event Award (December 2016)
- 2011 Young Leader Professional Development Award, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Light Metals Division
- 2010 Alvin M. Weinberg Fellowship, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Professional Affiliations
- The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
- ASM International
Publications
December 2024
Journal: Acta Materialia
August 2024
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
July 2024
Conference Paper
September 2023
Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
January 2023
Journal: Journal of the American Ceramic Society