Education:
- Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (2007)
- M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea, Pusan (2002)
- B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea, Pusan (2000)
Research Interest:
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI/ML) for materials design
- Computational thermodynamics (CALPHAD)
- First-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT)
- Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME)
- Phase stabilities and properties prediction of energy materials
- Structural materials (metal alloys and ceramics)
- Nuclear materials
Work Experience:
- 2010 to present: Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- 2007 to 2010: Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2002 to 2007: Graduate Research Assistant
