Dr. Jagannath Panda (판다 자간나트)

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=C9K9EYcAAAAJ&hl=en

• Current Affiliation: NIST University, Professor 

• Research Professor @ PKNU:  2024.01~ 2025. 06

• Research Field: Electrochemical Materials (Water Splitting, Batteries, Catalysts)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024, 201, 95-118, (20241201) (IF: 10.9, JCR: 1.9%) (First Author)

Post-Synthetic Modifications (PSM)-induced Defects in Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to Unleash Potential in    Gas Separation Membrane Applications 

Gyeong Min Choi+, Manas Mandal+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, E. Vivek, MinYoung Shon, Krishnan Ravia, Kyung-Youl Baek, Hyuk Taek Kwon, Jeong-Gu Yeo*, and Kie Yong Cho* 

2. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 219, 113380, (20241016) (JCR: 9%) (First Author)

Mono-axial stretching-induced growth of crystalline phase of melt-processed perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) films for protecting inner layer of battery pouch films  

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Yong Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Minju Kim, Do-Kyun Kim, Seunggun Yu, Dae Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Jin Hong Lee, Jun Young Cheong, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

3. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101) (First Author)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

4. Energy Reviews, 2025, 4, 100119, (20250301) (First Author)

Applications of electrospinning for fuel cell and electrolysis cell applications in hydrogen technologies 

Antara Sarkar+, Jerome Michael Bidu+, Jagannath Panda+, Young Je Kwon, Sohwi Bak, Kie Yong Cho*, Segi Byun*, Jun Young Cheong* 

5. Surfaces and Interfaces,  2025, 61, 106112, (20250315) (First Author)

Amine-enriched Polymeric Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered pH Sensing Performance 

Jagannath Panda+, Sugato Hajra+, Swati Panda, Young Je Kwon, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Ho Jin Jung, Gyeong Min Choi, Hoe Joon Kim*, Kie Yong Cho*

6. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 165758, (20250915) (IF: 13.2, JCR: 3%)

A surface engineered interlayer of reinforced PP separators for balanced electrochemical and self-extinguishable performance in Li-ion batteries: Morphology and thickness control effects

Min Jeong Lee+, Young Je Kwon+, Jang Woo Park+, Jeongsik Yun+, Joonseo Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kaiyun Zhang, Ho Jin Jung, Namhyung Kim, Sujong Chae, Jeong-gu Yeo, Kie Yong Cho* 

7. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2025, XXX, XXXX, (2025XXXX)

Biodegradable Redox-Active Organic Radical Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries 

Soeun Kim, Ju Hee Lee, Taeho Lim, Min Jeong Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kie Yong Cho,* Ju-Won Jeon,* Sangho Cho* 

Ji Woo Bae (배지우) 

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ucfYSwgAAAAJ&hl=ko

• Current Affiliation: 

• E-mail: baejiu444@gmail.com

• Master Course @ PKNU:  2023.03~2025.02

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2021.09~2023.02

• Research Field: Membranes (Virus Filter, Water Purification)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 480, 147992 (20240115) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%)

Thin selective layered mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with defective UiO-66 induced interface engineering toward highly enhanced pervaporation performance

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Manas Mandal+, HyeonTae Shin+, Shivshankar Chaudhari, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Hyuk Taek Kwon*, Jeong-gu Yeo*, MinYoung Shon*, Kie Yong Cho*

2. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji Woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

3. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12, 2011-2023 (20240124) (IF: 11.9, JCR: 8.8%)

Fluorine-rich Modification of Self-Extinguishable Lithium-Ion Battery Separators using Cross-linking Networks of Chemically Functionalized PVDF Terpolymers for Highly Enhanced Electrolyte Affinity and Thermal, Mechanical Stability

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Kaiyun Zhang, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Jin Hong Lee, Kie Yong Cho*  

4. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 219, 113380, (20241016) (JCR: 9%)

Mono-axial stretching-induced growth of crystalline phase of melt-processed perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) films for protecting inner layer of battery pouch films  

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Yong Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Minju Kim, Do-Kyun Kim, Seunggun Yu, Dae Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Jin Hong Lee, Jun Young Cheong, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

5. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

Se Hun Kim (김세훈) 

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=C9K9EYcAAAAJ&hl=en

• Current Affiliation: 화승 코퍼레이션

• E-mail: tpgns5053@gmail.com

• Master Researcher @ PKNU: 2024.03~2024.08

• Master Course @ PKNU:  2022.03~2024.02

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2021.05~2022.02

• Research Field: Polymer Chemistry (Bioplastics, Battery Binders, Battery Separators, Membranes)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Materials Letters,  2022, 311, 131577 (20220315)

Porphyrin-cored amphiphilic star block copolymer photocatalysts: Hydrophobic-layer effects on photooxidation

Jin Young Seo+, Ji Eun Kim+, Young Je Kwon+, Se Hun Kim, Sangho Cho, Dong Hoon Choi,

Kie Yong Cho *, Kyung-Youl Baek* 

2. Polymer Science and Technology, 2022, 33, 431-437 (20221001)

실리콘 음극에 적용되는 고분자 바인더 소재

Polymer Binder Materials for Silicon(Si) Anode Applications

권영제, 김세훈, 박재원, 채수종, 손민영, 조계용

3. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 254, 110564 (20230401) (IF: 13.1, JCR: 0.60%)

A strategy for dual-networked epoxy composite systems toward high cross-linking density and solid interfacial adhesion

Heun Young Seo+, Dohyun Im+, Young Je Kwon+, Chae Yun Nam, Se Hun Kim, Taegu Nam, Changki Kim, E Vivek, Kyong-Youl Baek, Kie Yong Cho*, Ho Gyu Yoon*

4. Materials Letters,  2023, 338, 134035 (20230501) (First Author)

A synthetic optimization study on thermoresponsive core cross-linked starpolymers (CCSs)

Young Je Kwon+, Jin Young Seo+, Se Hun Kim+, Yamini Sharma, MinYoung Shon, E. Vivek, Sangho Cho, Kyung-Youl Baek*, Kie Yong Cho* 

5. Applied Chemistry for Engineering, 2023, 34, 221-225 (20230601) (First Author)

Nanocellulose-based Polymer Composites with Their Properties and Applications

Se Hun Kim+, Young Jae Kwon+, Yamini Sharma, MinYoung Shon, Sangho Cho, Kyung-Youl Baek, Kie Yong Cho*

6. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 267, 111050 (20231201) (IF: 13.1, JCR: 0.60%) (First Author)

Molecular engineering of N-rich ZIF-integrated graphene composite interface for efficient physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion of polysulfides in lithium–sulfur batteries

Seongwook Chae+, Sehun Kim+, Taewoong Lee, Haisu Kang, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Woo Sub Heo, Jae Bin Park, Ji-Oh Kim, Taekyun Kwon, Byeong Jin Kim, Chae-Ryong Cho, Jun-Woo Park*, Seung Geol Lee*, Kie Yong Cho*, Jin Hong Lee* 

7. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 479, 147860 (20240101) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%)

A stress-adaptive interlinked 3D network binder for silicon anodes via tailored chemical bonds and conformation of functionalized poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) terpolymers 

Young Je Kwon+, Ji-Oh Kim+, E. Vivek, Eunji Kim, Se Hun Kim, Taekyun Kwon, Eunyoung Lim, Seongwook Chae, Minjoon Park, Youngho Eom, Ji-Hoon Baik*, Jin Hong Lee*, Kie Yong Cho*

8. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji Woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

9. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12, 2011-2023 (20240124) (IF: 11.9, JCR: 8.8%)

Fluorine-rich Modification of Self-Extinguishable Lithium-Ion Battery Separators using Cross-linking Networks of Chemically Functionalized PVDF Terpolymers for Highly Enhanced Electrolyte Affinity and Thermal, Mechanical Stability

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Kaiyun Zhang, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Jin Hong Lee, Kie Yong Cho*  

10. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

11. Small, 2025, XXX, e05746, (20250726) (IF: 12.1, JCR: 7.2%)

Polymer-Coordinated Heterogeneous Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 with Exceptional Propylene/Propane Molecular Sieving Effect

Sunghwan Park+, Ho Jin Jung+, Se Hun Kim, Hoang Vu Ly, Seung-Soo Kim, Dong A. Kang, Young Je Kwon, Seunghyeon Joo, Kie Yong Cho,* and Hae-Kwon Jeong*

Jaewon Park (박재원) 

E-mail: qkrwodnjs0740@gmail.com

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nP5ZSUwAAAAJ&hl=en

• Current Affiliation: 삼성SDI

• Master Researcher @ PKNU: 2023.09~2024.02

• Master Course @ PKNU:  2021.09~2023.08

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2021.01~2021.08

• Research Field: Battery Separators  & Membranes

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 431, 133993 (20220301) (IF: 13.273) (First Author)

Recent Progress in Sustainable Recycling of LiFePO4-type Lithium-ion Batteries: Strategies for Highly Selective Lithium Recovery

Jai Kumar, Rana R Neiber, Jaewon Park, Razium Ali Soomro, George W. Greene, Shaukat Ali Mazari, Heun Young Seo, Jin Hong Lee, Minyoung Shon, Dong Wook Chang, Kie Yong Cho*

2. Polymer Science and Technology, 2022, 33, 431-437 (20221001)

실리콘 음극에 적용되는 고분자 바인더 소재

Polymer Binder Materials for Silicon(Si) Anode Applications

권영제, 김세훈, 박재원, 채수종, 손민영, 조계용

3. Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2023, 2, 100012 (20230824)

Gum based functional binder for high-performance artificial graphite anode for lithium-ion batteries

Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jiman Choi, Jaewon Park, Gyeong Min Choi, Jeongsik Yun, Kie     Yong Cho, Zubair Ahmed Chandio, In Hye Kim, Youngjin Kim, Vinod V.T Padil, Jun Young Cheong 

4. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%) (First Author)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

5. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 2024, 12, 2011-2023 (20240124) (IF: 11.9, JCR: 8.8%) (First Author)

Fluorine-rich Modification of Self-Extinguishable Lithium-Ion Battery Separators using Cross-linking Networks of Chemically Functionalized PVDF Terpolymers for Highly Enhanced Electrolyte Affinity and Thermal, Mechanical Stability

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Kaiyun Zhang, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Jin Hong Lee, Kie Yong Cho*  

6. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

Seung Yong Choi (최승용) 

• Current Affiliation: 삼성SDI

• Master Course@ PKNU, 2020.03~2022.02

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2021, 105, 158-170 (20210920) (First Author)

2. RSC Advances, 2021, 11, 9274-9284, (20210301) 

3. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2022, 132, 104126 (2022)

Heun Young Seo (서흔영) 

• Current Affiliation: 삼성전기, 패키지솔루션사업부, Professional

• Guest Researcher, 2021.07~2022.05

• Research Field: Polymer Composites

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022, 228, 109439 (20220101) (IF: 11.322, JCR: 1.63%) (First Author) 

2. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 431, 133993 (20220301) (IF: 13.273)

3. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 254, 110564 (20230401) (IF: 11.322, JCR: 1.63%) (First Author)

​Jai Kumar

• Current Affiliation: Ph.D. Course at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 431, 133993 (20220301) (IF: 13.273) (First Author)

2. International Journal of Energy Research,  2022, 1-27 (2022) (JCR: 1.22%)  (First Author)

3. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210) (First Author)

E. Vivek (비벡 엘랑고반)

• Current Affiliation:

• Research Professor @ PKNU:  2022.09~2023.06

• Research Field: Electrocatalysts (Water Splitting, Batteries, Supercapacitors)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 254, 110564 (20230401) (IF: 11.322, JCR: 1.63%)

2. Materials Letters,  2023, 338, 134035 (20230501)

3. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 479, 147860 (20240101) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%)

4. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024, 201, 95-118, (20241201) (IF: 10.9, JCR: 1.9%) (First Author)

5. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210) (First Author)