Dr Ju Won Lim, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
Ju Won Lim is a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he researched radiative thermal transport and thermodynamics for energy utilization. Ju also holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Korea University. His work has been recognized with numerous scholarships and awards, including the prestigious Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship. Ju’s expertise spans nanodevice fabrication, optoelectronic materials, and advanced computational simulations.
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Education
Ju Won Lim received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan (Sep. 2018 – May 2024), under the guidance of Prof. Pramod Reddy. His thesis focused on exploring radiative thermal transport and hydrogen thermodynamics for energy applications. Prior to his Ph.D., Ju earned his M.S. in the same field from the University of Michigan (Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2021). He also holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Korea University (Mar. 2013 – Feb. 2015), where he researched ITO-free transparent electrodes for organic photovoltaic cells. Ju completed his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Korea University (Mar. 2009 – Feb. 2013), achieving highest honors.
Experience
Ju Won Lim is a Post Doctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech’s Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory (Jun. 2024 – Present), working under Prof. Shannon Yee. He previously served as a Graduate Student Research Assistant in the Nanoscale Transport Laboratory at the University of Michigan (Sep. 2018 – May 2024). Ju’s earlier roles include Research Scientist at the Polymer Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory, Institute of Nano-Bio Technology (Jun. 2015 – Aug. 2018), and Student Researcher at the Center for Electronic Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (Mar. 2013 – May 2015). His work spans materials characterization, device fabrication, and advanced simulation techniques.
Awards and Honors
Ju Won Lim has been recognized with several prestigious awards and scholarships. He received the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship ($50k) from the University of Michigan (2023-2024), and the Kwanjeong Scholarship from the Kwanjeong Educational Foundation ($25k annually for five years, 2018-2023). Other accolades include the OTEFE Scholarship (2021), the Frederick N. Rhines Fellowship (2018), and multiple honors from Korea University, such as the Brain Korea 21 Scholarship (2013-2015). His academic excellence was further acknowledged with various presentation awards at international conferences, including the Best Presentation Award at the Midwest Regional Conference (2023).
Research Focus
Ju Won Lim’s research focuses on the intersection of materials science and energy solutions. His Ph.D. work at the University of Michigan involved developing calorimetric systems to study radiative thermal transport and hydrogen thermodynamics, aimed at enhancing energy utilization. At Korea University, his research included the development of ITO-free transparent electrodes for organic photovoltaic cells. His postdoctoral work at Georgia Tech’s Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory continues to explore advanced materials and nanoscale transport phenomena, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and innovative nanodevice fabrication.
Publication Top Notes
“Plasmonic Periodic Nanodot Arrays for Organic Photovoltaic Cells with >10% Efficiency via Laser Interference Lithography” 🌐🔬
“Transparent high-performance SiNX/SiOXNY barrier films for organic photovoltaic cells with high durability” 🛡️🔋
“Enhanced Light Scattering and Trapping Effect of Ag Nanowire Mesh Electrode for High Efficient Flexible Organic Solar cells” 🌐🔬
Comprehensive Study on the Controlled Plasmon-Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Hybrid Au/ZnO Systems Mediated by Thermoresponsive Polymer Linkers