Prof. Goo-Hwan Jeong, Kangwon National University, South Korea
Goo-Hwan Jeong, Ph.D., is a tenured professor in the Department of Battery Convergence Engineering at Kangwon National University, Korea. He earned his B.E. and M.E. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from Inha University, Korea, and completed his Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering at Tohoku University, Japan, where he was also awarded the Best Graduate Student Award. Dr. Jeong has held various prestigious positions, including research roles at NTT Basic Research Lab in Japan and Gothenburg University in Sweden, as well as a visiting professorship at Drexel University in the USA. His research focuses on the synthesis and functionalization of nanomaterials, plasma processes, and the development of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. He has received multiple awards, including the Best Paper Award from the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering in 2022.
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Summary of Suitability for the Award
Dr. Jeong is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to the field of nanomaterials and battery convergence engineering. His academic and professional trajectory, beginning with a B.E. and M.E. in Metallurgical Engineering from Inha University and culminating in a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Tohoku University, reflects his deep expertise in materials science and engineering. His interdisciplinary background is further enriched by postdoctoral research and professorial roles across globally recognized institutions.
🎓Education:
Goo-Hwan Jeong earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Metallurgical Engineering from Inha University, Korea, in 1997. He continued his studies at Inha University, obtaining a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Metallurgical Engineering in 1999. Dr. Jeong then pursued his Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering at Tohoku University, Japan, completing it in 2003. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in nanomaterials and advanced materials research.
🏢Work Experience:
Goo-Hwan Jeong has held several significant academic and research positions throughout his career. From 2002 to 2004, he was a JSPS Research Fellow (DC2) at Tohoku University in Japan. He then served as a Research Associate at NTT Basic Research Lab, Japan, from 2004 to 2006. Between 2006 and 2008, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Physics at Gothenburg University, Sweden. Since 2008, Dr. Jeong has been a Professor in the Department of Battery Convergence Engineering at Kangwon National University, Korea. He also held a Visiting Professorship at Drexel Plasma Institute, Drexel University, USA, from 2016 to 2017.
🏅Awards and Honors:
Goo-Hwan Jeong has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2003, he received the Best Graduate Student Award from the President of Tohoku University, Japan, and the 21 CEO Prize from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Tohoku University. More recently, in 2022, he was honored with the Best Paper Award by The Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering. In 2023, Dr. Jeong was appointed Chair of the ‘Semiconductor & Thin Film Division’ within the Korean Vacuum Society, further highlighting his leadership in the field.
🔬Research Focus:
Dr. Jeong’s research centers on the synthesis and functionalization of nanomaterials, including C60, carbon nanotubes (CNT), graphene, and zinc oxide (ZnO). He is also involved in plasma processes and diagnostics, focusing on atmospheric pressure and microwave plasmas. His work contributes to developing highly efficient cathode and anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, cost-effective chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes, and applications such as photo- and gas-sensors, thermal interface materials, and transparent conductive films.
Publication Top Notes:
1.One-Pot Fabrication of Nanocomposites Composed of Carbon Nanotubes and Alumina Powder Using a Rotatable Chemical Vapor Deposition System
2. Low-Power Complementary Inverter Based on Graphene/Carbon-Nanotube and Graphene/MoS₂ Barristors
3. Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Synthesis Yield Variation in a Horizontal Chemical Vapor Deposition Reactor
4. Investigation of Early Stage of Carbon Nanotube Growth on Plasma-Pretreated Inconel Plates and Comparison with Other Superalloys as Substrates