hiesangsohn

Hiesang Sohn, Ph.D.

College of Engineering

20, Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, South Korea

E-mail: hsohn@kw.ac.kr

Tel: 02-940-5772

Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, USA
Dissertation Title: Fabrication of Porous Materials (Metal, Metal Oxide and Semiconductor) Through an Aerosol-Assisted Route 2007-2011
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, 2001-2003
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea 1997-2001

Professor (Kwangwoon University) 2017-Present

Principal Research Engineer (Samsung Electronics) 2014-2017

Flexible Electronic Devices built on 1D and 2D Hybrid Electronic Materials with Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Improved Electro-Optical Properties.
Smart Thermo-Electric System built on Conductive Ceramic Composite based Surface Heating Unit
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding System based on Nanocomposite for the Energy Absorption

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (The Pennsylvania State University) 2012-2014

Energy Storage/Conversion System based on Carbon (Graphene, CNT and Carbon fiber) Nanocomposite: Lithium-Sulfur Cells Cathode and Silicon Anode with Enhanced Energy/Power Density (BATT project under DOE contract)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries Cathodes based on Inkjet Printing Technology
Silicon and Metal Oxide Semiconductor for Highly Efficient Photo-conversion System
Rational Design and Development of Reactive Multifunctional Micellar Composite Nanoparticles for the Destruction of Bio-agents (NSF project)

Postdoctoral Staff Research Associate (University of California, Los Angeles) 2011-2012

Development of Electrochemical Materials for Novel Energy Storage: Organosilanol Vapor derived Conductive Coating on the Electrode Materials for the Enhancement of Energy and Power Densities (EFRC project under DOE contract)
High Efficient Photoconversion based on Semiconductor Composites/Alloys

Graduate Research Assistant (University of California, Los Angeles) 2007-2011

Synthesis of Nanomaterials (Metal, Alloy, Metal Oxide and Semiconductor) through the Confined Growth of Nanocrystal in the Aerosol Nano-reactor
Development of Metal and Alloy with Tunable Structures for the Hydrogen Storages and Fuel Cell Electrocatalyst
Development of Durable Electrocatalyst Supports based on Transition Metal and Alloy Catalysts (GM project)

Research Scientist (SK Chemicals) 2003-2007

Polyester based Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposite with Enhanced Gas Barrier Property and Chemical Resistance (with LG Chem.)
Polymer Blend for Environmentally Friendly Decoration and Interior Sheet/Film
Noise and Vibration Absorbing Materials Based Polyester Fiber Networks for the Application of Automobile Interiors (with Hyundai and Kia Motors)
Polyester based Transparent Heavy Gauge Sheet/Panels with Enhanced Thermal, Chemical and Mechanical Resistance for the Electronic Devices (LCD panels) and Heat Resistant Construction Materials (with Arla (Sweden) and NUDEC (Spain))
Conductive and Functional Polyester Composite for Electronic Device Packaging

Graduate Research Assistant (Seoul National University) 2000-2003

Study on Self-Assembled Organic (Conducting Polymer)/Inorganic (Semiconducting Nanocrystal) Hybrid Conductors with Highly Ordered Internal Structure and Their Applications on Electronic Device
Patterned Organic/Inorganic Multilayer Thin Film through Self-Assembly under MicroFluidic Channels

Intern (Applied Materials Korea) 2000

Design and Synthesis of Nanostructured Nano-/Mesocrystals (Metal, Alloy, Oxide) and Composites with Tunable Structure/Composition for High-Performance Homo-/Heterogeneous Catalysts
Study on Surface/interface and Bulk Chemistry of Nano-catalysts in Liquid/Gas Phase Reactions
Nanostructured Materials (Nanoparticle, Nanosheet, Composites) for the Applications of Catalyst, Energy Storage/Conversion, Environment Sustainability and Electronic Devices

Miwon Corporation Young Scientist Award 2018
University Scholarships (University of California, Los Angeles) 2007-2011
ARCO Fellowships (ARCO) 2007, 2010
BK Scholarships (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development of Korea) 2001-2003
Honor Scholarships (Seoul National University) 1997-2001

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