Principal Investigators

Jung, Kwang Deog

Jung, Kwang Deog

정광덕

Principal Research Scientist

PhD. Chem Eng, KAIST

Theme: CO₂ thermocatalysis

jkdcat@kist.re.kr02-958-5218L5318
Min, Byoung Koun

Min, Byoung Koun

민병권

Principal Research Scientist

Director, Office of R&D Strategy, NST

Professor, Korea University (Green School)

PhD. Chem, Texas A&M Univ

Theme: CIGS solar cells

bkmin@kist.re.kr02-958-5853L5341C
Oh, Hyung-Suk

Oh, Hyung-Suk

오형석

Principal Research Scientist

Professor, KIST-SKKU Carbon Neutral Research Center, Sungkyunkwan Univ

Assistant Professor, UST

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ

Theme: CO₂ electrocatalysis, operando analysis

hyung-suk.oh@kist.re.kr02-958-5292L5318C
Lee, Ung

Lee, Ung

이웅

Principal Research Scientist

Adjunct Professor, Korea Univ (Green School)

Assistant Professor, UST

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Seoul National Univ

Theme: CCUS, Process engineering

ulee@kist.re.kr02-958-5812L5341B
Lee, Dong Ki

Lee, Dong Ki

이동기

Principal Researcher

Adjunct Professor, Yonsei Univ

Visiting Professor, Korea Univ (Green School)

Assistant Professor, UST

PhD. Mater Sci Eng, KAIST

Theme: Biomass electrocatalysis, operando analysis

dnklee@kist.re.kr02-958-5832L5318A
Won, Dahye

Won, Dahye

원다혜

Senior Research Scientist

Adjunct Professor, Kyung Hee Univ (KHU-KIST)

Assistant Professor, UST

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, KAIST

Theme: CO₂ electrocatalysis

dahye0803@kist.re.kr02-958-5852L5341B
Koh, Jai Hyun

Koh, Jai Hyun

고재현

Senior Research Scientist

Assistant Professor, UST

PhD. Chem Eng, UT Austin

Theme: Ion-exchange membranes

jhkoh@kist.re.kr02-958-5849L5341A
Lee, Woong Hee

Lee, Woong Hee

이웅희

Senior Research Scientist

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ

Theme: CO₂ electrocatalysis, operando analysis

abcabac@kist.re.kr02-958-5824L5221
Kim, Chansol

Kim, Chansol

김찬솔

Senior Research Scientist

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, KAIST

Theme: C–N compounds

chansolkim@kist.re.kr02-958-5227L5231
Kim, Changsoo

Kim, Changsoo

김창수

Senior Research Scientist

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Seoul National Univ

Theme: CCUS, Process engineering

changs90.kim@kist.re.kr02-958-5875L5341C
Jeon, Hyo Sang

Jeon, Hyo Sang

전효상

Senior Specialist

PhD. Energy Environ Tech, UST

Theme: Operando analysis

hsjeon@kist.re.kr02-958-5000L4114

Postdoctoral Researchers

Man Ho Han

Man Ho Han한만호

Electrocatalysts for OER and CO₂RR, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ, 2022

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Wang Jialu

Wang Jialu

Electrocatalysts for biomass deriving chemicals conversions

PhD. Mater Sci, USTC 2022

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Chulwan Lim

Chulwan Lim임철완

Electrocatalysts for CO₂RR, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ, 2023

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Youngrok Lee

Youngrok Lee이영록

Electrocatalysts for CO₂RR, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk Univ, 2024

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Hyunwoo Kim

Hyunwoo Kim김현우

Electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to liquid products, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated MS/PhD. Energy Chem Eng, UNIST, 2023

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Hyun Chul Kim

Hyun Chul Kim김현철

Electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to C2+ products, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. Mater Sci Eng, Korea Univ, 2025

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Hojin Lee

Hojin Lee이호진

Electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to C2+ products, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ, 2021; Postdoc KAIST 2021-2024

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Jiho Jeon

Jiho Jeon전지호

Electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to C2+ products, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. Advanced Mater Sci Eng, SKKU, 2024

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Wonsuk Chung

Wonsuk Chung정원석

Carbon capture and utilization (CCU), Optimization, Sustainability assessment

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, KAIST, 2023

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Junwoo Park

Junwoo Park박준우

Direct air capture, Optimization, Techno-economic analysis

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ, 2022

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Kyumin Jang

Kyumin Jang장규민

CCU, Electrochemical carbon capture, pH-swing

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ, 2025

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Kyungrok Lee

Kyungrok Lee이경록

CCU, Heterogeneous catalysis, DFT calculation

PhD. Chem Bio Eng, SNU, 2021

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Mi-Young Lee

Mi-Young Lee이미영

Organic oxidations, paired electrolysis

PhD. Civil Environ Eng, KAIST 2020; Postdoc MPI CEC 2020-2022

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Hayoung Yoon

Hayoung Yoon윤하영

Integrated capture and conversion of CO₂

PhD. Chem, Chung-ang Univ, 2025

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Jongin Woo

Jongin Woo우종인

HMF conversions, in-situ ATR-FTIR, XAS

PhD. Energy and Environ, Korea Univ, 2025

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Minki Kim

Minki Kim김민기

PhD. KAIST

Advisor: Kim, Chansol

Choong-Hee Kim

Choong-Hee Kim김충희

PhD. Inha Univ

Advisor: Kim, Chansol

Ayeon Kim

Ayeon Kim김아연

CCU, CO₂ reduction, Process modeling

PhD. Chem Eng, UNIST, 2024; Postdoc KITECH 2024-2025

Advisor: Kim, Changsoo

Students

Sangyeun Park박상연

CIGS solar cells

Advisor: Min, Byoung Koun

Dogyeong Kim김도경

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. student, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Eung-Dab Kim김응답

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, supercritical CO2 reduction

PhD. student, Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Sohui Kim김소희

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated PhD., Advanced Mater Sci Eng, SKKU

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Saein Suh서세인

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. student, Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Hyeon Seok Bang방현석

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction to C2+ products

Integrated PhD., Advanced Mater Sci Eng, SKKU

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

JunBeom Park박준범

Electrocatalysts for OER and CO2RR, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated MS/PhD., Chem Eng, SKKU

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Seohyeon Ka가서현

Electrocatalysts for OER and CO2RR, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated MS/PhD., Mater Sci Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Daehyeon Lee이대현

Electrocatalysts for OER and CO2RR, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated MS/PhD., Mater Sci Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Beomwon Seo서범원

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, in-situ/Operando analysis

PhD. student, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Mingi Park박민기

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated MS/PhD., Advanced Mater Sci Eng, SKKU

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Da Hyeon Seok석다현

Electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, in-situ/Operando analysis

Integrated MS/PhD., Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Jieun Yoon윤지은

Electrochemical carbon capture and utilization

PhD. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Donggu Han한동구

Multi-scale modeling and simulation

PhD. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Hyeonggeon Lee이형건

Multi-scale modeling of electrolyzer for CO2 reduction

PhD. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ; MS. Chem Eng, Inha Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Jaehyung Im임재형

Carbon capture process design and optimization

PhD. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ; MS. Chem Eng, Inha Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Margareth

Reactive carbon capture and utilization, TEA and LCA

PhD. candidate, Energy Environ Technology, UST (KIST)

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Dongcheol Choe최동철

Carbon capture and utilization

PhD. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Jaehyeong Choi최재형

Reactive CCU, Computational material and process screening

Integrated PhD., Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Eunsol Kang강은솔

Multi-scale modeling of electrolyzer for CO2 reduction

Integrated PhD., Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Eunbyeol Cho조은별

CCU, Optimization

MS. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Jeongyeon Lee이정연

Multi-scale modeling of electrolyzer for CO2 reduction

MS. candidate, Energy Environ Policy Technology, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Yunsoo Shin신윤수

Carbon capture process design and optimization

MS. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Ung

Heesung Eum엄희성

NO capture and conversions

PhD. student, Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Myeonghwan Oh오명환

Glucose conversions

PhD. student, Chem, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Min Woo Park박민우

Plastic reforming

PhD. student, Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Taekyung Liu류태경

Plastic reforming

Integrated PhD., Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Junho Lee이준호

In-situ ATR-FTIR analysis

MS. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki

Dongjin Kim김동진

Electrochemical CO2 reduction

Integrated PhD., Mater Sci Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Won, Dahye

Younghyun Chae채영현

Electrochemical CO2 reduction

Integrated PhD., Energy Environ Technology, UST (KIST)

Advisor: Won, Dahye

Kezia Megagita Gerby Langie

Electrochemical CO2 reduction

Integrated PhD., Applied Chem, Kookmin Univ

Advisor: Won, Dahye

Subin Park박수빈

Electrochemical CO2 reduction

Integrated PhD., Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Won, Dahye

Nara Lee이나라

Electrochemical CO2 reduction

MS. candidate, Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ

Advisor: Won, Dahye

Jihyun Park박지현

Ionomer engineering for CO2 electrolysis

Integrated MS/PhD., Korea Univ (co-advised by Prof. Jinhan Cho)

Advisor: Koh, Jai Hyun

Young In Song송영인

Ionomer engineering for CO2 electrolysis

Integrated MS/PhD., SKKU

Advisor: Koh, Jai Hyun

Hyung Rae Kim김형래

Ion-exchange membranes, ionomers

PhD. student, Korea Univ (co-advised by Prof. Jinhan Cho); MS. Kookmin Univ 2023

Advisor: Koh, Jai Hyun

Won So소원

Bipolar membranes

PhD. student, SKKU; MS. SKKU 2023

Advisor: Koh, Jai Hyun

Jisoo Park박지수

Anion-exchange membranes

Integrated BS/MS, SKKU

Advisor: Koh, Jai Hyun

Yejin Lee이예진

Integrated MS/PhD., SNU

Advisor: Kim, Chansol

Suhyun Hwang황수현

Integrated MS/PhD., Korea Univ

Advisor: Kim, Chansol

Jimin Lee이지민

PhD. student, SNU; MS. KAIST

Advisor: Kim, Chansol

Dayeon Kim김다연

MS. candidate, Yonsei Univ

Advisor: Kim, Chansol

Joowon Lee이주원

LCA, TEA

Integrated PhD., Chem Eng, SNU

Advisor: Kim, Changsoo

Janghoon Kang강장훈

CCU process modeling, Machine learning

MS. candidate, KIST

Advisor: Kim, Changsoo

Dongyoung Kim김동영

CCU process modeling

MS. candidate, KIST

Advisor: Kim, Changsoo

Yewon Kim김예원

TEA

MS. student, Chem Eng, SNU

Advisor: Kim, Changsoo

Alumni

#NameLast PositionYearCurrent Position
66Damdae ParkPostdoctoral Researcher2026Assistant Professor, Chungnam National University
65Wonyong ChoiPostdoctoral Researcher2026Assistant Professor, Hannam University
64Da Seul KimPostdoctoral Researcher2025Postdoctoral Researcher, KAIST
63Gi Soon ParkPostdoctoral Researcher2025Postdoctoral Researcher, Seoul National University
62Hyunwook KimPostdoctoral Researcher2025Postdoctoral Researcher, Queens University, Canada
61Seok Chan AnGraduate Student2025
60Sunghyun KoPostdoctoral Researcher2025Postdoctoral Researcher, NYU
59Cheulwoo OhPostdoctoral Researcher2024Postdoctoral Researcher, Monash University
58Dae Han WiPostdoctoral Researcher2024Assistant Professor, Chungnam National University
57Hoeun SeongGraduate Student (PhD)2024LG Energy Solution
56Jaeyong ParkPostdoctoral Researcher2024Senior Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Energy Research
55Min Gwan HaPostdoctoral Researcher2024Senior Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Energy Research
54Sang YunGraduate Student2024
53Tapas Kumar DasPostdoctoral Researcher2024Research Professor, Hanyang University
52Wonsang JungGraduate Student (PhD)2024Senior Research Scientist, RIST
51Young Jin KoPostdoctoral Researcher2024Associate Professor, Yonsei University
50Byeong Cheul MoonPostdoctoral Researcher2023Senior Research Scientist, KIST
49Changsoo KimPostdoctoral Researcher2023Senior Research Scientist, KIST
48Chanwoo LeeGraduate Student (MS)2023Hanwha e-ssential
47Dongho LeePostdoctoral Researcher2023Assistant Professor, University of Ulsan
46Hee Won LeeGraduate Student (PhD)2023Senior Scientist, DL
45Ji Hwan SongPostdoctoral Researcher2023Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology
44Jiwon KimGraduate Student (PhD)2023LG Chemistry
43Karasu HakanGraduate Student (MS)2023
42Kyungjae TakPostdoctoral Researcher2023Assistant Professor, Dankuk University
41Sangkuk KimPostdoctoral Researcher2023Senior Research Scientist, RIST
40Wonho ChoiPostdoctoral Researcher2023Assistant Professor, Chonnam National University
39Kyeong Seo KimGraduate Student (PhD)2022McGill University
38Manho HanGraduate Student (PhD)2022Postdoctoral Researcher, KIST
37Woong ChoiPostdoctoral Researcher2022Postdoctoral Researcher, LBNL
36Eunji KimGraduate Student2021
35Eunseo BanGraduate Student (MS)2021KISTEP
34Kyeongsu KimPostdoctoral Researcher2021Senior Research Scientist, KIST
33Si Young LeeGraduate Student (PhD)2021Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Michigan
32Soohyun BaePostdoctoral Researcher2021Senior Research Scientist, KIER
31Bora SeoPostdoctoral Researcher2020Senior Research Scientist, KIST
30Byungwoo KimPostdoctoral Researcher2020Samsung Electro-Mechanics
29Dang NguyenGraduate Student (PhD)2020Senior Researcher, Duy Tan University, Vietnam
28Jonggeol NaPostdoctoral Researcher2020Assistant Professor, Ewha Womans University
27Joo-hyun KimPostdoctoral Researcher2020Research Professor, Yonsei University
26Sang Youn ChaeGraduate Student (PhD)2020Ajou University
25Younghye KimPostdoctoral Researcher2020Senior Scientist, Samsung Electronics
24Chan Woo LeePostdoctoral Researcher2019Assistant Professor, Kookmin University
23Chan Yeon KimPostdoctoral Researcher2019Assistant Professor, DGIST
22Hyejin JungGraduate Student (PhD)2019Korea Testing and Research Institute
21Min Kyu KimGraduate Student2019SK Siltron
20Young Jin SaPostdoctoral Researcher2019Assistant Professor, Kwangwoon University
19Dahye WonPostdoctoral Researcher2018Senior Research Scientist, KIST
18Cheonghee KimPostdoctoral Researcher2017Research Professor, Yonsei University
17Eduardus Budi NursantoGraduate Student2017
16Jae Seung JeongGraduate Student (PhD)2017Assistant Professor, Sahmyook University
15Minoh LeePostdoctoral Researcher2017Postdoctoral Researcher, FZ Juelich
14Van Ben ChuGraduate Student (PhD)2017Postdoctoral Researcher, Dongguk University
13Haeri KimPostdoctoral Researcher2016Senior Scientist, SK Hynix
12Hyo Sang JeonGraduate Student (PhD)2016Senior Research Scientist, KIST
11Jai Hyun KohResearch Scientist2016Senior Research Scientist, KIST
10Se Jin ParkGraduate Student (PhD)2016Hanwha Q-Cell
9Sujin AhnGraduate Student2016
8Agus IsmailGraduate Student2014Nano Center Indonesia
7Hee Sang AnGraduate Student2014Woori Bank
6Jin Woo ChoGraduate Student2014LG Innotek
5Sung Hwan MoonGraduate Student2013KOTITI Testing & Research Institute
4Eun Joo LeeGraduate Student2010LG Electronics
3Na Kyoung YoonGraduate Student2010Korea Institute of Energy Research
2Bae Sik KangGraduate Student2009PosCeramics
1Won Il ParkGraduate Student2009LG Display