TS Byun

Bio

Dr. TS Byun is a distinguished R&D staff member in the Radiation Effects and Microstructural Analysis Group within the Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He received his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (Nuclear Materials) from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in 1992. Over the course of his career, Dr. Byun has contributed to several leading research institutions, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Sciences, and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. His research focuses on understanding radiation effects in structural materials, the deformation and fracture behavior of metals and ceramics, and the development of thermomechanical processes for damage-resistant materials.

Professional Experience

• September 23, 2019 – Present: Distinguished R&D Staff, Radiation Effects and Microstructural Analysis, Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• October 2014 – September 2019: Chief Scientist, Reactor Materials and Mechanical Design, Nuclear Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• August 2014 – December 2019: DOE/Office of Science/Basic Energy Sciences, Co-PM for the Mechanical Behavior and Radiation Effects Program
• February 1999 – October 2014: Senior R&D Staff (final), Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• March 1992 – December 1998: Senior Researcher, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
• May 1993 – November 1993: Visiting Scientist, Chalk River Nuclear Laboratory, Canada

Education

• Ph.D.: Nuclear Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea (1988-1992)
• M.S.: Nuclear Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea (1986-1998)
• B.S.: Nuclear Engineering, Han Yang University, Seoul, Korea (1982-1986)

Publications