Principal Investigators

Jung, Kwang Deog
정광덕Principal Research Scientist
PhD. Chem Eng, KAIST
Theme: CO₂ thermocatalysis

Min, Byoung Koun
민병권Principal Research Scientist
Director, Office of R&D Strategy, NST
Professor, Korea University (Green School)
PhD. Chem, Texas A&M Univ
Theme: CIGS solar cells

Oh, Hyung-Suk
오형석Principal 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
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Lee, Ung
이웅Principal Research Scientist
Adjunct Professor, Korea Univ (Green School)
Assistant Professor, UST
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Seoul National Univ
Theme: CCUS, Process engineering

Lee, Dong Ki
이동기Principal Researcher
Adjunct Professor, Yonsei Univ
Visiting Professor, Korea Univ (Green School)
Assistant Professor, UST
PhD. Mater Sci Eng, KAIST
Theme: Biomass electrocatalysis, operando analysis

Won, Dahye
원다혜Senior Research Scientist
Adjunct Professor, Kyung Hee Univ (KHU-KIST)
Assistant Professor, UST
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, KAIST
Theme: CO₂ electrocatalysis

Koh, Jai Hyun
고재현Senior Research Scientist
Assistant Professor, UST
PhD. Chem Eng, UT Austin
Theme: Ion-exchange membranes

Lee, Woong Hee
이웅희Senior Research Scientist
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ
Theme: CO₂ electrocatalysis, operando analysis

Kim, Chansol
김찬솔Senior Research Scientist
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, KAIST
Theme: C–N compounds

Kim, Changsoo
김창수Senior Research Scientist
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Seoul National Univ
Theme: CCUS, Process engineering

Jeon, Hyo Sang
전효상Senior Specialist
PhD. Energy Environ Tech, UST
Theme: Operando analysis
Postdoctoral Researchers

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
Electrocatalysts for biomass deriving chemicals conversions
PhD. Mater Sci, USTC 2022
Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Chulwan Lim임철완
Electrocatalysts for CO₂RR, in-situ/Operando analysis
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ, 2023
Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Youngrok Lee이영록
Electrocatalysts for CO₂RR, in-situ/Operando analysis
PhD. Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk Univ, 2024
Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

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 Kim김현철
Electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to C2+ products, in-situ/Operando analysis
PhD. Mater Sci Eng, Korea Univ, 2025
Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

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 Jeon전지호
Electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to C2+ products, in-situ/Operando analysis
PhD. Advanced Mater Sci Eng, SKKU, 2024
Advisor: Oh, Hyung-Suk

Wonsuk Chung정원석
Carbon capture and utilization (CCU), Optimization, Sustainability assessment
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, KAIST, 2023
Advisor: Lee, Ung

Junwoo Park박준우
Direct air capture, Optimization, Techno-economic analysis
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Korea Univ, 2022
Advisor: Lee, Ung
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Kyumin Jang장규민
CCU, Electrochemical carbon capture, pH-swing
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, Yonsei Univ, 2025
Advisor: Lee, Ung

Kyungrok Lee이경록
CCU, Heterogeneous catalysis, DFT calculation
PhD. Chem Bio Eng, SNU, 2021
Advisor: Lee, Ung
Mi-Young Lee이미영
Organic oxidations, paired electrolysis
PhD. Civil Environ Eng, KAIST 2020; Postdoc MPI CEC 2020-2022
Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki
Hayoung Yoon윤하영
Integrated capture and conversion of CO₂
PhD. Chem, Chung-ang Univ, 2025
Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki
Jongin Woo우종인
HMF conversions, in-situ ATR-FTIR, XAS
PhD. Energy and Environ, Korea Univ, 2025
Advisor: Lee, Dong Ki
Choong-Hee Kim김충희
PhD. Inha Univ
Advisor: Kim, Chansol
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
| # | Name | Last Position | Year | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Damdae Park | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2026 | Assistant Professor, Chungnam National University |
| 65 | Wonyong Choi | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2026 | Assistant Professor, Hannam University |
| 64 | Da Seul Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2025 | Postdoctoral Researcher, KAIST |
| 63 | Gi Soon Park | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2025 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Seoul National University |
| 62 | Hyunwook Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2025 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Queens University, Canada |
| 61 | Seok Chan An | Graduate Student | 2025 | — |
| 60 | Sunghyun Ko | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2025 | Postdoctoral Researcher, NYU |
| 59 | Cheulwoo Oh | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2024 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Monash University |
| 58 | Dae Han Wi | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2024 | Assistant Professor, Chungnam National University |
| 57 | Hoeun Seong | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2024 | LG Energy Solution |
| 56 | Jaeyong Park | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2024 | Senior Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Energy Research |
| 55 | Min Gwan Ha | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2024 | Senior Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Energy Research |
| 54 | Sang Yun | Graduate Student | 2024 | — |
| 53 | Tapas Kumar Das | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2024 | Research Professor, Hanyang University |
| 52 | Wonsang Jung | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2024 | Senior Research Scientist, RIST |
| 51 | Young Jin Ko | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2024 | Associate Professor, Yonsei University |
| 50 | Byeong Cheul Moon | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 49 | Changsoo Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 48 | Chanwoo Lee | Graduate Student (MS) | 2023 | Hanwha e-ssential |
| 47 | Dongho Lee | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Assistant Professor, University of Ulsan |
| 46 | Hee Won Lee | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2023 | Senior Scientist, DL |
| 45 | Ji Hwan Song | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology |
| 44 | Jiwon Kim | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2023 | LG Chemistry |
| 43 | Karasu Hakan | Graduate Student (MS) | 2023 | — |
| 42 | Kyungjae Tak | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Assistant Professor, Dankuk University |
| 41 | Sangkuk Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Senior Research Scientist, RIST |
| 40 | Wonho Choi | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2023 | Assistant Professor, Chonnam National University |
| 39 | Kyeong Seo Kim | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2022 | McGill University |
| 38 | Manho Han | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2022 | Postdoctoral Researcher, KIST |
| 37 | Woong Choi | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2022 | Postdoctoral Researcher, LBNL |
| 36 | Eunji Kim | Graduate Student | 2021 | — |
| 35 | Eunseo Ban | Graduate Student (MS) | 2021 | KISTEP |
| 34 | Kyeongsu Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2021 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 33 | Si Young Lee | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2021 | Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Michigan |
| 32 | Soohyun Bae | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2021 | Senior Research Scientist, KIER |
| 31 | Bora Seo | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2020 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 30 | Byungwoo Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2020 | Samsung Electro-Mechanics |
| 29 | Dang Nguyen | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2020 | Senior Researcher, Duy Tan University, Vietnam |
| 28 | Jonggeol Na | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2020 | Assistant Professor, Ewha Womans University |
| 27 | Joo-hyun Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2020 | Research Professor, Yonsei University |
| 26 | Sang Youn Chae | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2020 | Ajou University |
| 25 | Younghye Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2020 | Senior Scientist, Samsung Electronics |
| 24 | Chan Woo Lee | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2019 | Assistant Professor, Kookmin University |
| 23 | Chan Yeon Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2019 | Assistant Professor, DGIST |
| 22 | Hyejin Jung | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2019 | Korea Testing and Research Institute |
| 21 | Min Kyu Kim | Graduate Student | 2019 | SK Siltron |
| 20 | Young Jin Sa | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2019 | Assistant Professor, Kwangwoon University |
| 19 | Dahye Won | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2018 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 18 | Cheonghee Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2017 | Research Professor, Yonsei University |
| 17 | Eduardus Budi Nursanto | Graduate Student | 2017 | — |
| 16 | Jae Seung Jeong | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2017 | Assistant Professor, Sahmyook University |
| 15 | Minoh Lee | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2017 | Postdoctoral Researcher, FZ Juelich |
| 14 | Van Ben Chu | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2017 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Dongguk University |
| 13 | Haeri Kim | Postdoctoral Researcher | 2016 | Senior Scientist, SK Hynix |
| 12 | Hyo Sang Jeon | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2016 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 11 | Jai Hyun Koh | Research Scientist | 2016 | Senior Research Scientist, KIST |
| 10 | Se Jin Park | Graduate Student (PhD) | 2016 | Hanwha Q-Cell |
| 9 | Sujin Ahn | Graduate Student | 2016 | — |
| 8 | Agus Ismail | Graduate Student | 2014 | Nano Center Indonesia |
| 7 | Hee Sang An | Graduate Student | 2014 | Woori Bank |
| 6 | Jin Woo Cho | Graduate Student | 2014 | LG Innotek |
| 5 | Sung Hwan Moon | Graduate Student | 2013 | KOTITI Testing & Research Institute |
| 4 | Eun Joo Lee | Graduate Student | 2010 | LG Electronics |
| 3 | Na Kyoung Yoon | Graduate Student | 2010 | Korea Institute of Energy Research |
| 2 | Bae Sik Kang | Graduate Student | 2009 | PosCeramics |
| 1 | Won Il Park | Graduate Student | 2009 | LG Display |