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Principal Project Leader
Sung Wook Hwang, Ph.D.
Vice Dean
College of Engineering
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering @ KMU
E-mail: swhwang@kmu.ac.kr
Tel: +82-53-580-5358 / Fax: +82-53-580-5165
Education
Ph.D. Packaging Science
School of Packaging, Michigan State University (2007 ~ 2012)
M.S. Polymer Science
Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University (2002 ~ 2005)
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (1995 ~ 2002)
Experience
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2019 ~ present)
Principal Researcher
Korea Packaging Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (2018 ~ 2019)
Senior Researcher
Korea Packaging Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (2014 ~ 2018)
Researcher
Korea Packaging Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (2010 ~ 2014)
Sung Wook Hwang joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at Keimyung University as an assistant professor in 2019. His research group focuses on developing biodegradable and compostable polymers, sustainable materials, functional polymer composites, novel processing technology and recycling of conventional pre/post consumed plastics.
Sung Wook Hwang received his Ph.D. in Packaging Science (Polymeric Packaging Materials and Processing) from Michigan State University with Professor Rafael Auras and Professor Maria Rubino in 2012. During over 9 years as a senior/principal researcher and packaging professional at the Korea Packaging Center in the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), he completed various packaging R&D projects such as ‘Development of new high barrier packaging/functional materials with a layer multiplying processing technology,’ ‘Development of high performance flexible packaging materials,’ ‘Development of product safety information service solution using nano-hybride smart packaging,’ ‘Melt dispersion of CNT on polypropylene with a novel processing technology,’ ‘Development of functional compound and packaging for shelf life extension of coffee,’ and so on. He also did various researches focusing on developing a high barrier films, and biodegradable polymeric blends for packaging applications. Currently, as a project leader of SMaRT group, he is focusing the research regarding new type of composite/blend materials and novel processing and recycling technology.
Graduate Students
Hyeon Jong Do, Integrated Ph.D. Program
Year joined group: 2022 as Graduate Student
E-mail: g1industry@hanmail.net / 236 Sanho-daero, Bldg. A, Gumi, Gyeongbuk
Research Interest: G1 industry manufactures the plastic adhesive products. As a team head of R&D division, my research focuses on developing new type of functional adhesives for various industrial applications.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2022 ~ present)
B.S. Applied Chemistry, Kyungpook Natinal University (1998 ~ 2004)
Experience
Team Head
R&D Institute, G1 Industry Co. (2016 ~ present)
Administrator
The Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation, Keimyung University (2014 ~ 2016)
Researcher
Memory Division, Samsung Electronics, (2004 ~ 2008)
Ji Eun Choo, Ph.D. Program
Year joined group: 2020 as Undergraduate Student
E-mail: cje3612@naver.com / College of Engineering (Bldg. 3, # 3110)
Research Interest: My research area is to develop an eco-friendly biodegradable polymer bl;end/composite. Poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT), Poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), Poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) and their blend and composites are investigated to improve the physical and mechanical properties for various industrial applications.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2023.09 ~ present)
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2022.03 ~ 2023.08)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2018 ~ 2022)
Tae Hyung Park, Ph.D. Program
Year joined group: 2020 as Undergraduate Student
E-mail: parkth0811@naver.com / College of Engineering (Bldg. 3, # 3110)
Research Interest: My research topic is to investigate the bi-axially stretching behavior of Polyethylene (PE) and PE based blend. Under the various stretching conditions such as temperature, stretching speed, ratio, and sequence, their effects on structure-property relationship of PE film are observed for plastic packaging applications.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2023.09 ~ present)
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2022.03 ~ 2023.08)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2016 ~ 2022)
Soo Yong Jung, Master Program
Year joined group: 2024 as Undergraduate Student
E-mail: pdolsuk1@naver.com / College of Engineering (Bldg. 3, # 3110)
Research Interest: Conductive polymer composites are being researched across various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics to replace traditional metals and ceramic components. This is achieved by enhancing the thermal and electrical conductivity of polymers. My research interest lies in the use of nanomaterials such as Carbon nanotube(CNT), graphene, and MXene to enhance conductivity within a polymer matrix through dispersion techniques.
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2025 ~ present)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2021 ~ 2025)
Past Members
Do Yeop Kim, Master Student
Manager, Quality Control Team, InfraTeknix, 2025.07 ~ present
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2022.03 ~ 2023.08)
Year joined group: 2020 as Undergraduate Student
"Evaluation of PET Recyclability and Modification for rP-PET to Improve the Physical and Mechanical Properties for Various Industrial Applications"
Sun Mi Jeon, Master Student
Researcher, Korea Textile Machinery Convergence Research Institute (KOTMI), 2024.07 ~ present
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2023.03 ~ 2024.08)
Year joined group: 2020 as Undergraduate Student
"Effect of Reactive Modification on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Natural Fiber Composite"
Ji Hyun Lee, Master Student
Researcher, Korea Textile Machinery Convergence Research Institute (KOTMI), 2025.07 ~ present
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2024.03 ~ 2025.08)
Year joined group: 2022 as Undergraduate Student
"The Morphological Development of Powder PBAT/Hemp fiber Composites and Evaluation of Feasibility for Thermo-forming Application"
Young Ho Ji, Master Student
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University (2024.03 ~ 2025.08)
Year joined group: 2022 as Undergraduate Student
"The Morphological Development of Powder PBAT/Hemp fiber Composites and Evaluation of Feasibility for Thermo-forming Application"
Position Opening
Highly motivated students in polymeric materials, polymer processing and recycling are always welcome to contact SMaRT group.
Student candidates please contact Dr. Hwang with your resume and personal statement. Students are encouraged to apply the M.S. and Ph.D. program at KMU.
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