<Research Focus>

Polymer Photocatalysts for Sustainable Chemistry and Energy. Our lab develops next-generation polymer photocatalysts with high energy efficiency and durability. We aim to contribute to sustainble chemistry and solar energy conversion by integrating polymer chemistry and photocatalytic systems.

<Key Research Directions>

• Design strategies for efficient and durable polymer photocatalysts

• Development of sustainable synthetic methods for polymer photocatalysts

• Microenvironment engineering to enhance photocatalytic performance

• Artificial photosynthesis using polymer–bio hybrid systems

• Dual polymer photocatalyst systems for efficient solar-to-fuel conversion

<Research Approach>

Our work centers on a nanoscale polymeric platform combining:

• Conjugated polymer networks with tunable photophysical and electrochemical properties

• Polymeric dispersants for enhanced dispersion, energy-efficiency, stability, and recyclability

This approach enables us to create scalable and high-performance catalysts for sustainable chemistry and solar energy conversion

<Selected Publications>

1. Advanced Materials (2024)
   Size-Dependent Photocatalytic Reactivity of Conjugated Microporous Polymer Nanoparticles
   https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202404054

2. ACS Nano (2022)
   Hairy Conjugated Microporous Polymer Nanoparticles Facilitate Heterogeneous Photoredox Catalysis with Solvent-Specific Dispersibility
   https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.2c07156

3. JACS (2021)
   Exponential Amplification Using Photoredox Autocatalysis
   https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c04236

<Who We’re Looking For>

We welcome highly motivated students with interests in:

• Polymer photocatalysts

• Sustainable chemistry and energy conversion

📌Backgrounds in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, or related fields are preferred.

<Support & Benefits>

• Full tuition waiver

• Monthly stipend

  • Master’s: 850,000 KRW

  • Ph.D.: 1,250,000 KRW

• Performance-based bonuses

• On-campus housing available (fee required)

• Opportunities for domestic and international conferences
  
  

<How to Apply>

Please email the following documents:

• CV

• Statement of purpose

• Transcript

📧 seunghyeonkim@dgist.ac.kr

<Application Schedule>

We are currently recruiting for:

• Spring 2026 admission

• Fall 2026 admission

Application details: https://www.dgist.ac.kr/gadm/index.do