Catalysis for Change!

Catalysis for Carbon Neutrality and a Sustainable Future. 

The Hong Group conducts research at the intersection of organic, organometallic, and materials chemistry, with the overarching goal of advancing carbon neutrality through innovative catalytic strategies. Our work spans homogeneous, heterogeneous, and biocatalysis, focusing on the design and synthesis of new catalysts and ligands, the development of novel catalytic systems, and the discovery of transformative reactions that address key challenges in materials science and sustainable chemistry.

Our current research directions include:

•        Chemically recyclable functional polymers to address pressing energy and environmental issues

•        Upcycling of commodity polymers such as polyolefins, poly(vinyl chloride), and elastomers

•        Carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) through catalytic transformation into value-added products 

Through creative catalyst design and reaction development, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable and circular chemical future.

분자 수준의 정밀 제어를 통한 촉매 설계를 기반으로, 우리 사회가 직면한 소재·환경·에너지 문제 해결에 기여할 ‘꿈의 촉매’와 ‘친환경 소재’ 개발에 도전하고 있습니다. 

본 연구실은 자체 개발한 합성 방법론(Synthetic Methodology) 및 유기금속 촉매(Organometallic Catalysis) 기술을 바탕으로, 범용 고분자의 재활용, 재활용 가능한 고기능성 친환경 고분자, 이산화탄소의 포집 및 전환을 위한 새로운 방법을 개발하며, ‘탄소중립’ 실현에 기여할 혁신적 해법을 제시하고자 합니다.

활발한 토론을 통해 문제를 해결하고, 시야를 넓혀 지속가능한 미래사회를 위한 새로운 과제를 발굴하고자 하는 차세대 신진 연구자들을 환영합니다.

• If you are enthusiastic about chemical recycling of polymers or carbon dioxide capture and utilization, please feel free to contact Prof. Hong.

• We welcome graduate students who are passionate about tackling the grand challenge of achieving carbon neutrality through chemistry.

• We are currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in synthetic chemistry. Qualified candidates with a Ph.D. are encouraged to apply.