91°µÍø

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, 91°µÍø
• 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, 91°µÍø
• 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, 91°µÍø

Professional Affiliations

• The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
• ASM International 

Publications