Publications

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS (*Equal contribution)

54. P. Luhar, R. Ramirez, J. L. Hwang, S. L. Hong, “Reactive Molecular Dynamics for Modeling Combustion of Metal-Alloy Nanoparticles: Computational Study with Educational Integration,” Computational Materials Science, 262, 114404, 2025. 

53. Z. Otgonbayar, J. Noh, S. L. Hong, H. J. Lee, H. Kim, S. Jekal, J. Kim, M. Sa, J. Kim, H. S. Sim, C.-M. Yoon, “Spatial Control of Silane Layer Formation on Boron Nanoparticles via Diverse Methods for High-Energetic Nanofuel Applications,” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 728, 138668, 2025. 

52. H. S. Sim, E. Choi, S. L. Hong, and C.M. Yoon, “ReaxFF MD Simulations of High-Energy-Density Fuel Combustion Catalyzed by Pt-Graphene Hybrids,” Combustion and Flame, 282, 114474, 2025. 

51. E. Choi, S. L. Hong, C.-M. Yoon, H. S. Sim, “Atomistic Insights into Catalytic Role of Platinum-Graphene Nanostructures in Decomposition of High-Energy-Density Fuels,” Alexandria Engineering Journal, 130, 420-436, 2025. 

50. D. Nguyen, S. L. Hong, J. Kim, “Advanced technologies for improving hydraulic performance and flow characteristics in hydroturbines: A comprehensive review,” Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, 19, 2556449, 2025. 

49. M. B. Hossen, H. S. Sim, C.-M. Yoon, J. H. Moon, S. L. Hong, “Exploring mechanical performance in Al-Pt binary alloys through molecular dynamics simulations,” Physics Open, 25, 100310, 2025. 

48. Z. Otgonbayar, J. Noh, Suk Jekal, M. Sa, J. Kim, H. S. Sim, S. L. Hong, J. Kim, M. Kim, C.-M. Yoon, “Titanium Nanoparticles on Reduced Boron Nanoparticles for Enhanced Combustion and Propulsion Performance in Hypersonic Fuel Systems,” ACS Applied Nano Materials, 8, 16476–16489, 2025. 

47. Z. Otgonbayar, S. Jekal, J. Noh, J. Kim, G.-S. Park, M. Sa, S. L. Hong, M. Kim, J. Kim, C.-M. Yoon, ‘Interfacial bonding effects of various silane treatments for dielectric layers in hybrid bonding and 3D packaging technology,’ Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, in press, 2025. 

46. P. Luhar, R. Ramirez, L. Hwang, S. L Hong, “Computational analysis and design of high-entropy nanoparticles: Integrating atomistic simulations with scientific pedagogy in materials research,” MRS Advances, 1-6, 2025.

45. L. Hwang, T. Meyerott, J. Hwang, P. Luhar, K. Flores, J. Santner, S. L. Hong, “A case study: Leveraging reactive molecular dynamics simulations and guided inquiry to foster STEM identity and motivation among college engineering students,” MRS advances, 1-9, 2025. 

44. H. S. Sim, S. Jekal, C.-M. Yoon, S. L. Hong, “Combined experimental and reactive molecular dynamics study on stability and oxidation of aluminum nanoparticles with silane-based coatings,” Progress in Organic Coatings, 205, 109289, 2025. 

43. D. Rodriguez, H. S. Sim, E. Choi, S. Kim, J. Nam, S. Kim, S. L. Hong, “Computational Fracture and Thermal Analysis of Glass-Ceramics using ReaxFF Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations,” Heliyon, 11, 3, 2024.

42. M. Azad, S. Zafar, A. Faiyad, H. S. Sim, S. L. Hong, “Atomistic study of selenium doping effects on the mechanical properties of zinc-blende and wurtzite CdTe nanowires,” Computational Materials Science, 246, 113410, 2024.

Before Appointment at LMU

41. P. Luhar, A. Vaishya, K. Flores, M. Trigueros, J. Santner, S. Hong, J. Hwang, “Energetic performance of reactive metal nanoparticles: Computational materials research integrated with science pedagogy,” MRS Advances, 1-5, 2024.

40. E. Kim, H.S. Sim, S. Hong, C. Yoon, H.J. Lee, “Formation Mechanisms of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in JP-10 Pyrolysis by Atomistic Simulations,” 2024 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech Forum, 2023.

39. S. Kim, C. Yoon, H. S. Sim, S. Hong, “Sintering and oxidation characteristics of aluminum nanoparticles coated with hydrocarbons: A ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulation study,” Physics Letters A, 483, 129060, 2023.

38. H. Jabraoui, A. Estève, S. Hong, C. Rossi, “Initial stage of titanium oxidation in Ti/CuO thermites: a molecular dynamics study using ReaxFF forcefields,” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 25, 11268-11277, 2023.

37. E. Kim, S. Kim, S. Hong, C. Yoon, H.J. Lee, H.S. Sim, “ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Simulations on Supercritical Pyrolysis of JP-10 with the Suspension of Nanoengineered Fuel Additives,” 2023 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aviation Forum, 2023-3789, (https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-3789), 2023.

36. E. Gurniak, S. Tiwari, S. Hong, A. Nakano, R. Kalia, P. Vashishta, P. Branicio “Anisotropic atomistic shock response mechanisms of aramid crystals.” The Journal of Chemical Physics, 157, 044105, 2022.

35. M. Rahman, E. Chowdhury, S. Hong, “Enhancing the Oxidation Efficiency and Corrosion Resistance of Lithium: A ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Study,” RSC Advances, 12, 5458-5465, 2022.

34. M. Rahman, E. Chowdhury, S. Hong, “High Temperature Oxidation of Monolayer MoS2 and Its Effect on Mechanical Properties: A ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Study,” Surfaces and Interfaces, 26, 101371, 2021.

33. M. Rahman, E. Chowdhury, S. Hong, “Nature of creep deformation in nanocrystalline cupronickel alloy: A Molecular Dynamics study,” Results in Materials, 10, 100191, 2021.

32. E. Chowdhury, M. Rahman, S. Hong, “Tensile strength and fracture mechanics of two-dimensional nanocrystalline silicon carbide,” Computational Materials Science, 197,110580, 2021.

31. M. Rahman, E. Chowdhury, D. Redwan, S. Mitra, S. Hong, “Characterization of Mechanical Properties of van der Waals Heterostructures of Stanene adsorbed on Graphene, Hexagonal Boron-Nitride and Silicon Carbides,” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 23, 5244-5253, 2021.

30. A. Krishnamoorthy, A. Mishra, D. Kamal, S. Hong, K. Nomura, S. Tiwari, A. Nakano, R. K. Kalia, R. Ramprasad, P. Vashishta, “EZFF: Python Library for Multi-Objective Parameterization and Uncertainty Quantification of Interatomic Forcefields for Molecular Dynamics,” SoftwareX, 13, 100663, 2021.

29. S. Hong, S. Tiwari, A. Krishnamoorthy, K. Nomura, C. Sheng, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, F. Shimojo, P. Vashishta, “Sulfurization of MoO3 in Chemical Vapor Deposition Synthesis of MoS2 Enhanced by an H2S/H2 Mixture,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 12, 1997–2003, 2021.

28. L. Yang, S. Tiwari, S. Jo, S. Hong, A. Mishra, A. Krishnamoorthy, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, R. Jaramillo, P. Vashishta, “Unveiling Oxidation Mechanism of Bulk ZrS2,” MRS Advances, https://doi.org/10.1557/s43580-021-00007-2, 2021.

27. M. Rahman, E. Chowdhury, D. Redwan, S. Hong, “Computational Characterization of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Single and Bilayer Germanene Nanoribbons,” Computational Materials Science, 190, 110272, 2021.

26. S. Jo, A. Singh, L. Yang, S. Tiwari, S. Hong, A. Krishnamoorthy, M. Sales, S. Oliver, J. Fox, R. L. Cavalero, D. W. Snyder, P. M. Vora, S. J. McDonnell, P. Vashishta, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, R. Jaramillo, “Growth Kinetics and Atomistic Mechanisms of Native Oxidation of ZrSxSe2−x and MoS2 Crystals”, Nano Letters, 20, 8592–8599, 2020.

25. H. Sim, R. Yetter, S. Hong, A. C. T. van Duin, D. Dabbs, I. Aksay, “Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Enhanced Fuel Decomposition in the Presence of Colloidal Functionalized Graphene Sheet-Supported Platinum Nanoparticles.” ACS Applied Energy Materials, 3, 7637-7648, 2020.

24. S. Huang*, S. Hong*, Y. Su, Y. Jiang, S. Fukushima, T. Gill, N. Yilmaz, S. Tiwari, K. Nomura, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, F. Shimojo, P. Vashishta, M. Chen, X. Zheng, “Enhancing Combustion Performance of Nano-Al/PVDF Composites with β-PVDF,” Combustion and Flame, 219, 467-477,2020.

23. H. Sim, R. Yetter, S. Hong, A. C. T. van Duin, D. Dabbs, I. Aksay, “Functionalized Graphene Sheet as a Dispersible Fuel Additive for Catalytic Decomposition of Methylcyclohexane.” Combustion and Flame, 217, 212-221, 2020.

22. A. Krishnamoorthy, P. Rajak, S. Hong, K. Nomura, S. Tiwari, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Reactive molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning.” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1461, 012182, 2020.

21. S. Hong, “Quantum molecular dynamics simulations of chemical vapor deposition synthesis of MoS2 crystal assisted by H2 partial pressures,” 2D Photonic Materials and Devices III, 11282, 1128215, 2020.

20. Y. Jiang*, S. Deng*, S. Hong*, S. Tiwari, H. Chen, K. Nomura, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, M. Zachariah, X. Zheng, "Synergistically Chemical and Thermal Coupling between Graphene Oxide and Graphene Fluoride for Enhancing Aluminum Combustion," ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces,12, 7451-7458, 2020.

19. S. Hong, K. Nomura, A. Krishnamoorthy, P. Rajak, C. Sheng, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Machine Learning-Assisted Computational Defect Healing in Layered Materials,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 10, 2739-2744, 2019.

18. A. Mishra, N. Baradwaj, L. Bassman, B. K. Horton, S. Tiwari, S. Hong, A. Krishnamoorthy, E. Moen, P. Rajak, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, K. Nomura, F. Shimojo, P. Vashishta, “Materials Genome Software Courseware: Scalable Parallel Simulation, Visualization and Machine Learning,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Scientific Computing (CSC), 2019.

17. Y. Jiang*, S. Deng*, S. Hong*, J. Zhao, S. Huang, C. Wu, J. L. Gottfried, K. Nomura, Y. Li, S. Tiwari, R. K. Kalia, P. Vashishta, A. Nakano, X. Zheng, “Energetic Performance of Optically Activated Aluminum/Graphene Oxide Composites,” ACS Nano, 12, 11366-11375, 2018.

16.C. Sheng*, S. Hong*, A. Krishnamoorthy, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta," Role of H transfer in the Gas-Phase Sulfidation Process of MoO3: A Quantum Molecular Dynamics Study,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 9, 6517-6523, 2018. (Selected as Journal’s supplementary cover)

15. K. Liu, S. Tiwari, C. Sheng, A. Krishnamoorthy, S. Hong, P. Rajak, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, K. Nomura, P. Vashishta, M. Kunaseth, S. Naserifar, W. A. Goddard, Y. Lou, N. A. Romero, “Shift-Collapse Acceleration of Generalized Polarizable Reactive Molecular Dynamics for Machine Learning-Assisted Computational Synthesis of Layered Materials,” the 9th Workshop on Latest Advances in Scalable Algorithms for Large-Scale Systems, 2018.

14. A. Mishra, S. Hong, P. Rajak, C. Sheng, K. Nomura, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta," Multiobjective genetic training and uncertainty quantification of reactive force fields,” Nature npj Computational Materials, 5, 42, 2018.

13. D. E. Yilmaz, R. Lofti, C. Ashraf, S. Hong, A. C. T. van Duin, “Defect Design of Two-Dimensional MoS2 Structures by Using a Graphene Layer and Potato Stamp Concept,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 122, 11911-11917, 2018.

12. S. Hong, C. Sheng, A. Krishnamoorthy, P. Rajak, S. C. Tiwari, K. Nomura, M. Misawa, F. Shimojo, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Chemical Vapor Deposition Synthesis of MoS2 Layers from the Direct Sulfidation of MoO3 Surfaces Using Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 122, 7494-7504, 2018.

11. S. Hong, A. Krishnamoorthy, C. Sheng, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “A Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study of Atomistic Mechanisms During Synthesis of MoS2 Layers by Chemical Vapor Deposition,” MRS Advances, 3, 307-311, 2018.

10. M. Misawa, S. C. Tiwari, S. Hong, A. Krishnamoorthy, F. Shimojo, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Reactivity of Sulfur Molecules on MoO3 (010) Surface,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 8, 6206-6210, 2017.

9. S. Hong*, A. Krishnamoorthy*, P. Rajak, S. Tiwari, M. Misawa, F. Shimojo, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Computational synthesis of MoS2 layers by Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations: Initial Sulfidation of MoO3 surfaces,” Nano Letters, 17, 4866-4872, 2017.

8. Y. Zheng*, S. Hong*, G. Psofogiannakis, G. B. Rayner, S. Datta, A. C. T. van Duin, R. Engel-Herbert, "Modeling and in Situ Probing of Surface Reactions in Atomic Layer Deposition," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9, 15848-15856, 2017.

7. S. Hong and A. C. T. van Duin, "Atomistic-scale Analysis of Carbon Coating and its Effects on the Oxidation of Aluminum Nanoparticles by ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Simulations," The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 120, 9464 – 9474, 2016.

6. T. Senftle, S. Hong, M. Islam, Y. Zheng, Y. Shin, C. Junkermeier, R. Engel-Herbert, M. J. Janik, H. M. Aktulga, T. Verstraelen, A. Grama, A. C. T. van Duin, "The ReaxFF Reactive Force-field: Development, Applications, and Future Directions," Nature npj Computational Materials, 2, 15011, 2016.

5. S. Hong and A. C. T. van Duin, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Oxidation of Aluminum Nanoparticles using the ReaxFF Reactive Force Field," The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119, 17876 – 17886, 2015.

4. S. Hong, Y.-T. Kang, C. Kleinstreuer, J. Koo, "Impact analysis of natural convection on thermal conductivity measurements of nanofluids using the transient hot-wire method," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 54, 3448 – 3456, 2011.

3. W.-H. Lee, C.-K. Rhee, J. Koo, J. Lee, S. P. Jang, S. U. Choi, K.-W. Lee, H.-Y. Bae, G.-J. Lee, C.-K. Kim, S. Hong, Y. Kwon, D. Kim, S. H. Kim, K. S. Hwang, H. J. Kim, H. J. Ha, S.-H. Lee, C. J. Choi, J.-H. Lee, "Round-robin test on thermal conductivity measurement of ZnO nanofluids and comparison of experimental results with theoretical bounds," Nanoscale research letters, 6, 1 – 11, 2011.

2. J. Koo, H. So, S. Hong, H. Hong, "Effects of wallboard design parameters on the thermal storage in buildings," Energy and Buildings, 43, 1947 – 1951, 2011.

1. S. Hong, J.-Y. Jung, Y. T. Kang, J. Koo, "Parametric study on transient hot-wire method to measure nanofluid conductivities," International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration,” 18, 191 – 199, 2010.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 

59. S. L. Hong, H. Tavares*, “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of RP-1 Combustion Enhanced with Boron Nanoparticles Using ReaxFF-Based Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations,” Pacifichem 2025, Honolulu, HI, Dec. 2025. 

58. J. Cabanyes*, S. L. Hong, “Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study of Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Dispersion in Polymer Composites Using ReaxFF Potential,” AIChE Annual Meeting 2025, Boston, MA, Nov. 2025. 

57. M. Vazquez-Fernandez*, S. L. Hong, “Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study of Water Droplet Boiling on Nanoparticle-Functionalized Surfaces,” ACS 2025 Western Regional Meeting, San Jose, CA, Oct. 2025. 

56. L. Hwang, S. L. Hong, J. Zhao, C. Liu, W. Mathers, C.-L. Lee, A. Vaishya, “From theory to practice: Enhancing undergraduate problem-solving skills in food and agricultural sciences through computational chemistry modeling, molecular dynamics simulation, and culturally relevant pedagogy,” ACS Spring 2025, San Diego, CA, March. 2025.

54. L. Hwang, A. Vaishya, T. Meyerott, S. L. Hong, “STEM identity quest: Unleashing motivation with computational modeling and simulation,” ACS Spring 2025, San Diego, CA, March. 2025.

53. L. Hwang, S. L Hong, J. Santer, J. Dong, “Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Problem-Solving Skills through Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Innovative Science Teaching Methods,” APS March 2025, Anaheim, CA, CA, Mar. 2025.

52. J. Cabanyes*, S. L. Hong, “Mechanical Characterization of Carbon Nanotube-Integrated Polymer Composites: A Molecular Dynamics Study,” APS March 2025, Anaheim, CA, CA, Mar. 2025.

51. H. Tavares*, S. L. Hong, “Enhanced Combustion of JP-10 with Boron Nanoparticles: A Molecular Dynamics Study,” APS March 2025, Anaheim, CA, CA, Mar. 2025.

50. P. Luhar, R. Ramirez, J. Santner, L. Hwang, J. Dong, S. L. Hong, “Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Fe-Ni-Al Metal Nanoparticles for High-Energy Solid Fuel Applications.” APS March 2025, Anaheim, CA, Mar. 2025.

49. S. L. Hong, “Comprehensive Atomistic Analysis of the Thermal Conductivity and Stability in Advanced Metallics Glass-Ceramic Composite Materials,” 2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Dec. 2024.

48. P. Luhar, L. Hwang, A. Vaishya, J. Santner, J. Dong, S. L Hong, “Computational analysis and design of high-entropy nanoparticles: Integrating atomistic simulations with scientific pedagogy in materials research,” 2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Dec. 2024. 

47. L. Hwang, A Vaishya, P Luhar, S.L. Hong, “Transforming Engineering Education—Leveraging Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Guided Inquiry to Enhance Community-Based Problem-Solving Skills in College Students,” 2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Dec. 2024. 

Before appointment at LMU

46. D. Rodriguez, S. Kim, H.S. Sim, S. Hong, L. Hwang, ‘Computational Fracture and Thermal Analysis of Glass-Ceramics under Extreme Conditions,’ 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Dec. 2023.

45. L. Hwang, M. Trigueros, P. Luhar, S. Hong, L. Hwang, ‘Atomistic Simulation Incorporated with Science Pedagogy to Advance Machine Learning-Assisted Materials Research,’ 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Dec. 2023.

44. P. Luhar, H.S. Sim, S. Hong, L. Hwang, ‘Computational Combustion Study of Reactive Metal Nanoparticles as Solid Additives,’ 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, Dec. 2023.

43. P. Luhar, S. Hong, L. Hwang, ‘Improved Energetic Performance of Graphene-Supported Aluminum Nanoparticles: Computational Materials Research incorporated with Science Pedagogy,’ 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Dec. 2023.

42. S. Hong, S.Y. Kim, H.S. Sim, “Atomic-scale Fracture Modeling in Lithium disilicate Glass-Ceramics by Reactive Molecular Dynamics, APS March 2023, Las Vegas, NV, Mar. 2023.

41. J. Hwang, S. Hong, “Molecular Dynamic Simulation Incorporated with Science Pedagogy to Improve Undergraduate Students ‘Authentic Engineering Problem-Solving Skills,” APS March 2023, Las Vegas, NV, Mar. 2023.

40. J. Ceja#, S. Hong, C.M. Yoon, H. S. Sim, “Computational Combustion of Aluminum Nanoparticles with Hydrocarbon Coatings by Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations,” APS March 2023, Las Vegas, NV, Mar. 2023.

39. J. Hwang, S. Hong, “Using Guided Inquiry Instruction and Computational Modeling and Simulation Skills to Improve Community-Based Engineering Problem-Solving Skills for Undergraduate Students at Hispanic Serving Institution,” ACS Spring 2023, Indianapolis, IN & Hybrid, March 2023.

38. J. Ceja#, S. Hong, “Effects of surface coating on energetic performance of metal nanoparticles: A reactive molecular dynamics study,” ACS Spring 2022, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2022.

37. J. Hwang, J. Taylor, S. Hong “Virtual reality in teaching chemistry for high school students with leaning disability,” ACS Spring 2022, San Diego, CA, Mar. 2022.

36. E. Gurniak, S. Tiwari, S. Hong, A. Nakano, R. Kalia, P. Vashishta, P. Branicio “Molecular and Nanoscale Anisotropic Shock Response Mechanisms of Aramid Fibers.” APS March Meeting 2022, Chicago, IL, Mar. 2022.

35. L. Yang, S. Tiwari, S. Jo, S. Hong, A. Mishra, A. Krishnamoorthy, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, R. Jaramillo, P. Vashishta, “Pressure-dependent layer-by-layer oxidation of ZrS2 (001) surface,” APS March Meeting 2022, Chicago, IL, Mar. 2022.

34. J. Ceja#, S. Hong, “Computational Design of Multifunctional Metamaterials for the Improved Combustion Performance,” 2021 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, Dec. 2021.

33. S. Hong, J. Hwang, J. Taylor, “Intro to Virtual Reality in Teaching Chemistry for High School Students with LD,” 43rd International Conferences on Learning Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 2021.

32. R. Esparza#, S. Hong, “Computational Modeling of Antimicrobial Materials using Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles,” 2021 Virtual MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, April. 2021.

31. S. Hong, R. Esparza#, “Enhanced Combustion Performance of Functional Metal Nanoparticle Materials,” 2021 Virtual MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, April. 2021.

30. R. Esparza#, S. Hong, “Reactive molecular dynamics simulations of the antibacterial behaviors of zinc oxide nanoparticles for biological applications,” ACS Spring 2021, Virtual, April. 2021.

29. S. Hong, R. Esparza#, “Reactive molecular dynamics simulations of the thermal behaviors of hydrocarbon-coated aluminum nanoparticles,” ACS Spring 2021, Virtual, April. 2021.

28. R. Esparza#, S. Hong, “Antibacterial Behaviors of Escherichia Coli Promoted by the Addition of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Study,” APS March Meeting 2021, Virtual, Mar. 2021.

27. S. Hong, R. Esparza#, “Atomic-scale Modeling and Simulations of the Combustion Performance of Aluminum Nanoparticles enhanced by Hydrocarbon Coatings,” APS March Meeting 2021, Virtual, Mar. 2021.

26. S. Hong, K. Nomura, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Computational Synthesis of MoS2 layers assisted by H2S Precursors,” APS March Meeting 2021, Virtual, Mar. 2021.

25. S. Hong, A. Krishnamoorthy, S. Tiwari, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Computational Synthesis of Atomically thin MoS2 Layer by MoO3 Reactants and H2S-H2 Precursors: A Quantum Molecular Dynamics Study,” APS March Meeting 2021, Virtual, Mar. 2021.

24. R. Esparza#, S. Hong, “Atomistic Modeling and Simulations of the Antibacterial Behavior of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Biotechnological Applications,’ 33rd CSU Annual Biotechnology Symposium, Virtual, Jan. 2021.

23. R. Esparza#, S. Hong, “Computational Synthesis of Novel Energetic Metamaterials using Metal Nanoparticles and Hydrocarbon Precursors for Combustion Applications.” 2020 Virtual MRS Spring/Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, Dec. 2020.

22. R. Parlier#, A. Martinez#, S. Hong, “Computational Design of Energetic Metamaterials using Graphene-Supported Aluminum Nanoparticles: A ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Study.” 2020 Virtual MRS Spring/Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, Dec. 2020.

21. S. Hong, R. Esparza#, “Thermal Behaviors of hydrocarbon-Coated Aluminum Nanoparticles as a Multifunctional Metamaterial in Combustion applications: A ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Study.” 2020 Virtual MRS Spring/Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Virtual, Dec. 2020.

20. S. Hong, “Chemical Vapor Deposition Synthesis of MoS2 Crystal Assisted by H2S/H2 Precursors—A Quantum Molecular Dynamics Study.” 2020 Virtual MRS Spring/Fall Meeting & Exhibit, going virtual, Dec. 2020.

19. P. Branicio, S. Tiwari, S. Hong, D. Shebib, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Shock-induced paracrystallinity in PPTA.” APS March Meeting 2020, Denver, CO, Mar. 2020.

18. S. Hong, “Quantum Molecular Dynamics Simulations of chemical vapor deposition synthesis of MoS2 crystal assisted by H2 partial pressures.” 2020 SPIE Photonic West, CA, Feb. 2020.

17. A. Krishnamoorthy, P. Rajak, S. Hong, K. Nomura, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Machine Learning of Reaction Pathways in Chemical Vapor Deposition for Directed Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Chlcogenides.” 2019 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Nov. 2019.

16. S. Hong, K. Nomura, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Chemical Vapor Deposition Synthesis of a High-quality MoS2 Layer by H2S/H2 mixture: A Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study.” 2019 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Nov. 2019.

15. S. Hong, R. Ma, K. Nomura, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Effect of Different Types of Sulfur Precursors on Chemical Vapor Deposition Synthesis of MoS2 layers: A Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study,” APS March Meeting 2019, Boston, MA, Mar. 2019.

14. S. Tiwari, S. Hong, P. Branicio, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “A Hierarchal Approach to Understand Kevlar Using Quantum and Classical Molecular Dynamics,” 2018 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Nov. 2018.

13. S. Hong, C. Sheng, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Computational Synthesis of MoS2 Layer by the Direct Sulfidation of MoO3 Surfaces: A Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study,” APS March Meeting 2018, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 2018.

12. A. Mishra, S. Hong, P. Rajak, C. Sheng, K. Nomura, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “In Situ Multiobjective Genetic-Algorithm Workflow for Training and Uncertainty Quantification of Reactive Molecular-Dynamics Force Fields,” APS March Meeting 2018, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 2018.

11. C. Sheng, S. Hong, A. Nakano, R. Kalia, P. Vashishta, “Roles of Hydrogen Partial Pressure in Controlled Sulfidation and Nucleation Process of Molybdenum Oxide,” APS March Meeting 2018, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 2018.

10. S. Tiwari, S. Hong, P. Branicio, R. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Shock-induced Para-crystallinity in PPTA,” APS March Meeting 2018, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 2018.

9. S. Hong, A. Krishnamoorthy, C. Sheng, P. Rajak, S. Tiwari, A. Mishra, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, P. Vashishta, “Understanding chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth of MoS2 layers by ReaxFF-molecular dynamics simulations,” APS March Meeting 2017, New Orleans, LA, Mar. 2017.

8. Y. Zheng, S. Hong, G. Psofogiannakis, B. Rayner, S. Datta, A. C. T. van Duin, R. Engel-Herbert, " The role of surface chemistry for the nucleation of Al2O3 on Ge(100) in atomic layer deposition," 47th IEEE Semiconductor Interface Specialists Conference, San Diego, CA, Dec. 2016.

7. S. Hong and A. C. T. van Duin, " Effects of Carbon Coating on Aggregation and Oxidation Kinetics of Aluminum Nanoparticles: A ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Study," CERS 2016, University Park, PA, Apr. 2016.

6. S. Hong, R. Yetter, A. C. T. van Duin, "Theoretical Investigation of the Thermal Oxidation of Carbon-coated Aluminum Nanoparticles using the ReaxFF Reactive Force Field," 2015 AIChE annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 2015.

5. S. Hong, R. Yetter, A. C. T. van Duin, "Atomistic-scale Investigation of Growth Kinetics of the Carbon Coating on Aluminum Nanoparticles using the ReaxFF Reactive Force Field," Materials Day, University Park, PA, Oct. 2015.

4. Y. Zheng, S. Hong, B. Rayner, S. Datta, A. C. T. van Duin, R. Engel-Herbert, "The Effect of Surface Chemistry on ALD Nucleation: In-situ Monitoring and Kinetic Modeling on Ge Surface," The 15th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, Portland, OR, Jun. 2015.

3. Y. Zheng, S. Hong, B. Rayner, S. Datta, A. C. T. van Duin, R. Engel-Herbert, "In-Situ Probing and Modeling Atomic Layer Deposition Processes on Ge Surface," APS March Meeting 2015, San Antonio, TX. Mar. 2015.

2. S. Hong, J.-Y. Jung, Y. T. Kang, J. Koo, "The effects of natural convection and temperature dependence on the thermal conductivity measurement using Transient Hot-wire method," Society of Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea (SAREK), Korea, Jun. 2010.

1. S. Hong, J.-Y. Jung, Y. T. Kang, J. Koo, "Effect of Equipment and Operation Parameters on Thermal conductivity Measurement using Transient Hot-wire Method," Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME), Korea, May. 2010.