About

Postdoctoral researcher at Seoul National University developing computational frameworks for sustainable catalysis.

Background

I develop machine learning frameworks for catalyst discovery, combining density functional theory with graph neural networks. My work focuses on accelerating sustainable chemical processes through computational design.

Technical Expertise

Computational Methods
Density Functional Theory VASP GPAW ASE Machine Learning Potentials Molecular Dynamics Kinetic Monte Carlo High-throughput Screening
Machine Learning & AI
PyTorch Scikit-learn Deep Learning Transfer Learning Knowledge Distillation Graph Neural Networks GemNet-OC EquiformerV2
Programming Languages
Python (Advanced) C++ (Intermediate) MATLAB Bash Scripting
Research Domains
Heterogeneous Catalysis Electrocatalysis Single-Atom Catalysts Exsolution Catalysts Surface Science Materials Informatics

Academic Journey

Postdoctoral Researcher
2024 - Present

Seoul National University | Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Working with Professor Jeong Woo Han on multiscale catalysis simulation and machine learning potential development for heterogeneous catalysis. Focus on developing next-generation frameworks for catalyst discovery.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
2019 - 2024

POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)

Advisor: Prof. Jeong Woo Han | GPA: 4.0/4.3

Dissertation focus on computational catalysis for electrochemical and thermal catalyst design. Developed innovative frameworks including CEAL and CRACK for efficient catalyst screening.

International Exchange Programs
2018 - 2019

Seoul National University (Fall 2018)

Technical University of Denmark (Fall 2019)

Gained international research experience and collaborative skills through exchange programs, broadening research perspective in computational materials science.

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
2016 - 2020

POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)

Undergraduate research on mechanism study of Platinum Catalyst in Oxygen Reduction Reaction using DFT approach. This early exposure to computational catalysis shaped my research interests.

Languages & Personal

Languages
  • Korean - Native
  • English - Fluent