🔬Professional Experience:
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (Korea) Principal Researcher (26/08/2019 — Present) Developed research topics and materials technologies for metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes. Worked on laser-powder bed fusion, direct energy deposition, materials extrusion, and binder jetting. Developed special materials, process conditions, raw materials, and post-processing techniques. Conducted characterization of mechanical and functional properties of metal AM parts. Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (Germany) Scientific Researcher (08/05/2018 — 23/08/2019) Developed powder materials and laser-powder bed fusion processes. Designed alloy compositions and heat treatment conditions for chemically complex alloys. Analyzed multi-scale microstructures and mechanical properties. LG Innotek Co., Ltd (Korea) Senior Researcher (01/05/2015 — 04/05/2018) Conducted R&D and developed industrial materials for xEV. Developed purpose-specific materials for electromagnetic components. Worked on various manufacturing processes including powder pressing, type casting, hot isostatic pressing, and laser-powder bed fusion. Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (Germany) Post-doctoral Researcher (01/04/2013 — 30/03/2015) Developed powder metallurgical processes for amorphous and nanocrystalline alloys. Conducted research on alloy developments and microstructural design.
🛠️Research Skills:
Alloy developments and microstructural design using tools like Thermo-calc, Jmat-pro, and various analytical techniques. Multi-scale microstructure analysis and characterization of mechanical/functional properties. Process development of advanced metallic materials, including additive manufacturing techniques and various powder metallurgical processes.