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Justin Junseok Ma
Justin Junseok Ma
▫ Name: Jun-Seok Ma / 마 준 석 / 馬 濬 碩
▫ Date of Birth: Nov 5, 1997
▫B.S. from EE, POSTECH
▫M.S. student at EE, POSTECH from 2020
▫Ph. D. student at EE, POSTECH from 2022
▫Recognised Student (DPhil student) at ES, University of Oxford from 2024
Mobile: +44 07930 229562
Bio
Justin (Junseok) Ma earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in 2020, followed by the completion of his M.S. in the same field at POSTECH in 2022. Presently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. degree at POSTECH under the supervision of Prof. Wooksung Kim at the Wave Arrays&Display Engineering group (WADE group). Currently, Junseok is also involved in his Ph.D. study as a Visiting Ph.D. student (Recognised Student Scheme) within the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. He is studying under the supervision of Prof. Stephen M. Morris and Prof. Steve Elston at the Soft Matter Photonics Group (SMP Group).
His research encompasses the areas of microwave engineering and liquid crystal applied technology, with a focus on advanced LC-based smart devices. His research interests include the development of advanced smart windows, reconfigurable RF devices, stretchable and flexible electronics, optically steerable RF devices, and the integration of artificial intelligence technology in antenna and RF design. Currently, he is engaged in the study of liquid crystal droplet modeling and printing technology, with the aim of integrating this technology into the efficient modeling of antennas and the image-integrated application of smart windows.
Education
▫ 2016. 3 ~ 2020. 2
Pohang Universityt of Sicence And Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Republic of Korea
B.S. in Department of Electrical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Korea.
▫ 2020. 3 ~ 2022. 2
M.S. in Department of Electrical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Korea. (Prof. Wooksung Kim Group (WADE Lab))
▫ 2022. 3 ~ 2024. 8
Ph.D. in Department of Electrical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Korea. (Prof. Wooksung Kim Group (WADE Lab))
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) x Optiple Corporation, Republic of Korea Project Lead (Development of Flexible Film-Type Liquid Crystals-Based RF Applications Using Inkjet Printing Technology) – 08/2022 to 12/2022
The research groups at POSTECH are renowned for their proficiency in both printing technology and liquid crystal design. Our focus was on exploring the viability of employing liquid crystals in flexible and stretchable applications through innovative printing techniques.
- Led a project aimed at determining the feasibility of printing electrodes (using silver nanoparticle ink) onto Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) substrates for flexible reconfigurable devices.
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) x Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Researcher (CORE: Cognitive Organic Reconfigurable Electronics for Sub-THz 6G, Funded by Samsung Science & Technology Foundation, Project Number: SRFCTE2013) – 09/2021 to Current
The Research Groups at POSTECH and Seoul National University are renowned for their expertise in liquid crystal design and microwave/millimeter-wave technologies, which are essential for the advancement of future communications. Our focus is on exploring the potential of promising materials, particularly liquid crystals, in the design of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) optimized for D-band communication.
- Undertakes research in characterizing and fabricating liquid crystals for RIS structures, ensuring they are optimized for D-band communication.
NEPES x JNC Corporation, Republic of Korea and Japan Researcher (Development of Liquid Crystals for LC-Based RF Applications & Commercialization of LC Antenna over 5G-Band) – 09/2020 to Current
Nepes, a leading semiconductor packaging company in Korea, partners with JNC Corporation, a pioneer in liquid crystal technology with a legacy dating back to the LCD era. Our collaborative mission is to develop innovative LC composites tailored for microwave and millimeter-wave applications, aiming for successful commercialization. This partnership strives to revolutionize communication technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to address the future market demands.
- Directs the performance assessment of LC composites, ensuring optimal functionality and application readiness.
- Conducts thorough evaluations of the microwave characteristics of newly designed LC composites, employing precise resonating structures for accurate analysis.
WADE Group: https://sites.google.com/view/kimwooksung/home?authuser=0
▫ 2024. 01 ~ 2025. 01
University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Visiting Researcher
Project Lead (Development of Drop-on-Demand Liquid Crystals Droplet Printing Technology for Various Applications) – 12/2023 to Current
The Soft Matter Photonics group at the University of Oxford is globally recognized for its expertise in liquid crystal technology. Our research endeavors focus on pushing the boundaries of smart window and reconfigurable antenna design through the utilization of drop-on-demand (DoD) technology. Our ultimate goal is to design smart devices that exhibit multifunctionality and superior performance, seamlessly integrating advanced features from fabrication through to implementation.
- Leads project to design smart windows using drop-on-demand printing.
- Directs the characterization and optimization of electrochromic liquid crystal composites.
- Design smart windows by using push-pull azo material and blue phase configruation inclduing alert system
- Designs and fabricates liquid crystal phased array systems using drop-on-demand printing.
- Join in the collaborative project related to topological defect with liquid crystals using laser writing technology
SMP Group: https://eng.ox.ac.uk/smp/
▫ 2025. 09 ~
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Expected Start in 9/2025
- Lead pioneering research and development efforts to create advanced communication modules, significantly enhancing data transmission capabilities and reliability.
- Conduct comprehensive studies to improve the physical properties of liquid crystals, resulting in enhanced performance and broader application potential in display technologies.
- Publish and present findings on innovative advancements in communication and display technologies, contributing to the academic and industry knowledge base and fostering future technological developments.
SMA Group: https://starlibrary.org/research/laboratoryDetail?mngNo=295
Academic Experience
▫ Reviewer of International Journal
▫ Engineering Research Express - IOP Publishing (2023 ~ )
▫ Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics - IOP Publishing (2025 ~ )
Experience
▫ 2016. 3 ~
POSTECH, Leader of the freshman division group (Group No. 1), South Korea
▫ Winter. 2017
Seoul National University, Exchange Student, South Korea
▫ 2018. 3 ~ 2020. 2
Residential College Advisor (RA), POSTECH, Vice-Chairman (2019.3 ~ 2020.2), South Korea
▫ Summer. 2018
LG Display, Internship, Preliminary Research Team for OLED, South Korea
▫ 2019. 3 ~ 2019. 8
POSTECH EE Dept. Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP), Mentor, South Korea
▫ Summer. 2019
ITS Univ, Community and Technological Camp (CommTECH), Cultural Exchange Program Indonesia
▫ 2020. 3 ~ 2020. 8
EECE372 Microprocessor Structures and Applications, POSTECH, Teaching Assistant (TA), South Korea
Award, Scholarship, and Grant
Kim. Jong-Han Foundation Scholarship, Republic of Korea (2018).
Samsung Electronics MX Division, Antenna Prior Research Organization, A Sponsorship program for Ph.D. Student (2023).
Grand Prize, The 8th Electromagnetic Wave Measurement Thesis Contest, The Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science, Republic of Korea (2023).
BK21 FOUR Outstanding Graduate Student International Funding Program for visiting the University of Oxford, sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea (2023).
BK21 Interdisciplinary Research Group Support Funding Program, sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea (2023).
Excellence Awards (2nd prize), 3rd Outstanding Performance (Outstanding Student) Contest, Department of Electrical Engineering at POSTECH, Republic of Korea (2024).
Excellent Paper Challenge Prize, 4th POSTECH Best Paper Competition, POSTECH, Republic of Korea (2024)
2024 POSTECHIAN Fellowship, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Republic of Korea, 2024
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