Byoung-Suhk Kim | energy storage devices | Best Researcher Award

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim | energy storage devices | Best Researcher Award

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea

Profย  Byoung-Suhk Kim is a distinguished Professor at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท. With expertise in materials engineering and a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, Japan ๐ŸŽ“, he specializes in supercapacitors, transparent flexible electrodes, and electrocatalysts. His extensive international experience includes research roles in the USA, Germany, and Japan ๐ŸŒ. As an editorial board member for several renowned journals, including ‘Energy and Catalysis’ and ‘Electrochemistry’, he contributes significantly to the field of nanomaterials and polymer science.

Publication Profile

Education

Byoung-Suhk Kim pursued his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Macromolecular Functions) from Hokkaido University ๐ŸŽ“ in 1999, preceded by an M.S. in Fiber Chemistry ๐Ÿงช from Jeonbuk National University, South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท in 1995, and a B.S. in Textile Engineering ๐Ÿงต from the same university in 1993. His educational path equipped him with diverse expertise in polymer science and materials engineering, laying a strong foundation for his esteemed career as a professor and researcher in the field of carbon composites and organic materials.

Experience

Byoung-Suhk Kim has held a distinguished career path, currently serving as a Professor ๐ŸŽ“ at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท since March 2012. His global experience includes roles such as Visiting Researcher ๐ŸŒ at the University of Pennsylvania, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (2019-2020), Global COE researcher ๐ŸŒ at Shinshu University, Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต (2008-2012), and Principal Researcher at the Kumho Petrochemical R&BD Center ๐Ÿงช in Daejeon, Republic of Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท (2007-2008). He has also been a distinguished Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow ๐ŸŒ at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช (2003-2005) and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Connecticut, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, and Sogang University, South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท.

Research Focus

Byoung-Suhk Kim’s research focuses on advanced materials for energy and biomedical applications ๐Ÿงฌโšก๏ธ. His work prominently features electrospun nanofibers, exploring their synthesis and applications in supercapacitors and biomaterials. He investigates polymer blends, nanocomposites, and functional coatings, emphasizing properties like water stability, electrocatalytic activity, and mechanical performance. Kim’s contributions extend to scalable synthesis techniques for nanohybrids, enhancing devices such as flexible electrodes and biosensors. His interdisciplinary approach integrates polymer science with nanotechnology to address challenges in energy storage, sensing, and tissue engineering, aiming to develop sustainable and high-performance materials for diverse technological needs.