Group Members

[Researchers]

Daba Deme Megersa

Post Doctoral Research,  Since 2024.09 @ Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University
Ph. D. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2020.03 ~ 2024.08)
Lecturer, Jimma Institute of Technology, Ethiopia (2019.03 ~ 2020.02)
M. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia (2018.07)
B. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU, Overseas sister university of POSTECH), Ethiopia (2016.07)
E-mail: dabademe017@gmail.com
Research field: Energy & Sensors materials using functional nano-materials
During Ph.D course: 4 first author, 4 co-author SCI papers (Advanced Sustainable Systems, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Crystal Growth & Design)

[Ph. D. Course]

김 영호 (Youngho Kim)

Ph.D Candidate Since 2022.03 @ Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Korea University (Co-advisor with Prof. Soo Young Kim)
Researcher, Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2021.03~2022.02)
MS. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2021.02)
B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Ajou University (2019.02)
E-mail:  kimyh9347@naver.com
Research field: Growth of metal oxide nanomaterials and 2D materials for device (thermal energy, opto-electric devices, electronic, sensors) applications
During Ph.D course: 6 first author, 11 co-author SCI papers (Advanced Materials, ACS applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal of American Ceramic Society)

Gutema Teshome Gudena

Ph. D. Candidate since 2021.03
Lecturer, Jimma Institute of Technology, Ethiopia (2019.01 ~ 2021.02)
M. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia (2019.08)
B. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU, Overseas sister university of POSTECH), Ethiopia (2016.08)
E-mail: gutemateshome@gmail.com
Research field: multi-functional nano-materials
During Ph.D course: 1 first author, 2 co-author SCI papers (CrystEngComm)

배 지권 (Ji Kwon Bae)

Ph.D Candidate Since 2024.09 @ Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Seoul National University (Co-advisor with Prof. Ho Won Jang)
Researcher, Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.02~2024.08)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.02)
B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2021.02)
E-mail:  qowlrnjs@gmail.com
Research field: Growth of  binary chalcogenide 2D materials  using in-situ system
During Ph.D course: 1 first author,  2 co-author SCI papers (Sensors & Actuators B)

Abrham Haile Kahsay

Ph. D. Candidate since 2024.03
Lecturer, Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2020.02 ~ 2024.02)
M. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU, Overseas sister university of POSTECH), Ethiopia (2018.08)
B. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU, Overseas sister university of POSTECH), Ethiopia (2016.08)
E-mail:  abrhamhailekahsay@gmail.com
Research field:
During Ph.D course: 

[Master Course]

김 진국 (Jin Kuk Kim) 

M.S Candidate since 2024.09
B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2024.08)
E-mail: rlawlsrnr859@ajou.ac.kr
Research field: Thin film dielectrics & Heat storage materials

윤 준호 () 

M.S Candidate since 2025.03
B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Myongji-University (2024.02)
E-mail: tomsusan@naver.com
Research field: 

*We are constantly looking for enthusiastic students who wish to do "Master Degree"

If interested, please contact to Professor Hak Ki Yu (hakkiyu@ajou.ac.kr).

[Alumni-Ph. D Degree]

Daba Deme Megersa

B. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU, Overseas sister university of POSTECH), Ethiopia (2016.07)
M. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia (2018.07)
Lecturer, Jimma Institute of Technology, Ethiopia (2019.03 ~ 2020.02)
Ph. D. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2020.03 ~ 2024.08)
During Ph.D course: 4 first author, 4 co-author SCI papers (Advanced Sustainable Systems, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Crystal Growth & Design)
Now: Post Doctoral Researcher @ Ajou University

[Alumni-Master Degree]

이 아람 (Aram Lee)

B.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2015. 08)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2017.08)
During MS course: 5 first author SCI papers (Carbon, Nanotechnology, RSC Advances, etc)
Now: Full-time Researcher @ Samsung Electronics (Semiconductor)

민 경찬 (Kyungchan Min)

B.S. Dept. of Chemistry, Ajou University (2016.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2018.02)
During MS course: 3 first author SCI papers (Nanotechnology, RSC Advances, etc)
Now: Full-time Researcher @ Dongwoo FineChem CO.,LTD

이 동규 (Dong Kyu Lee)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2017. 02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2019.02)
During MS course: 3 first author, 6 co-author SCI papers (Scientific Reports, Crystal Growth & Design, Advanced Electronic Materials, etc)
Now: Ph. D @ POSTECH (Prof. Junwoo Son), Post Doc. @ SNU (Prof. Junwoo Son)

이 재영 (Jaeyeong Lee)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2017. 02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2019.02)
During MS course: 6 first author, 3 co-author SCI papers (Journal of the Electrochemical Society, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, RSC Advances etc)
Now: Full-time Researcher @ KBSI (Korea Basic Science Institute) Busan Center

김 영호 (Youngho Kim)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Ajou University (2019.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2021.02)
During MS course: 3 first author, 7 co-author SCI papers (Ceramics international, RSC Advances, etc)
Now: Ph. D candidate @ Korea University (Prof. Soo Young Kim)

김 노을 (Noeul Kim)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2020.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2022.02)
During MS course: 3 First author & 3 co-author SCI papers
Now: Ph. D candidate @ Korea University (Prof. Yun Chan Kang)

배 지권 (Ji Kwon Bae)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2021.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.02)
During MS course: 1 First author & 2 co-author SCI papers
Now: Ph. D candidate @ Seoul National University (Prof. Ho Won Jang)

신 호준 (Hojun Shin) 

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2020.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.02)
During MS course: 2 First author & 3 co-author SCI papers
Now:  Full-time Researcher @Ehwa Diamond

이 민기 (Mingi Lee)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology (2016.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.08)
During MS course: ^^
Now: Full-time Researcher @ Thermo Fisher Scientific

곽 건호 (Geonho Kwak)

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2019.02)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.08)
During MS course: 1 First author & 1 co-author SCI papers
Now: Full-time Researcher @ LG Chemical (Daejeon R&D)

조 현호 (Hyeon Ho Cho) 

B. S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University (2021.08)
M.S. Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and Dept. of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University (2023.08)
During MS course: 5 First author & 5 co-author SCI papers
Now: Ph. D candidate @ POSTECH (Prof. Jong Kyu Kim)

[Alumni-Undergraduate Research Intern: Experienced more than 6 months]

전 욱진 (Wook Jin Jeon) (2015.07~2016.12), Now: Engineer @ ASML

이 신영 (Shin Young Lee) (2016.12~2017.06), Now: Engineer @ ASML

김 태수 (Tae Soo Kim) (2017.01~2017.12), Ph.D degree @ KAIST (Prof. Kibum Kang)  Now: Researcher @ Samsung Electronics 

오 세인 (Sein Oh) (2017.01~2018.05), Now: Engineer @ SK Hynix

박 진헌 (Jin Heon Park) (2017.01~2018.12), Master Degree @ POSTECH (Prof. Junwoo Son) Now: Researcher @ SK Hynix 

현 새별 (Saebyul Hyun) (2018.06~2019.05) Now: Engineer @ SK Hynix 

정 세영 (Seyoung Jeong) (2018.06~2019.06), Now: Engineer @ Samsung Electronics 

김 량수 (Ryang-Soo Kim) (2018.06~2019.05), Now: Engineer  @ Samsung Electronics (Semiconductor)

진 민호 (Minho Jin) (2018.06~2019.12), Now: Graduate student @ Seoul National University (Prof. Youn Sang Kim)

박 정빈 (Jung Been Park) (2018.06~2019.12), Now:  Graduate student @ Korea University (Prof.  Dong Wan Kim)

장 은영 (Eun Yeong Jang) (2019.09~2020.07), Now: Engineer @ LG Chemical (Cathode material for Li ion battery)

손 명성 (MyungSung Sohn) (2021.01~2022.06), Now: Graduate student @ Korea University (Prof. Yun Chan Kang)

권 지인 (Jiin Kweon) (2020.01~2020.06 & 2022.08~2022.12) 

김 성식 (Seongsik Kim) (2022.07~2023.06) Now: Graduate student @ POSTECH (Prof. Si-Young Choi)

유 영지 (Yeongji Yu) (2021.07~2023.06) Now: Procurement Team @ Kia Motors 

박 상엽 (Sang Yeop Park) (2022.01~2023.06)  Now: Graduate student @  Yonsei University (Prof. Jooho Moon) 

이 진형 (Jinhyeong Lee) (2023.07~2024.02) Now: Graduate student @ Ajou University (Prof. Jin-Sung Park)

장 희재 (Hee Jae Jang) (2023.01~2023.12)