Hyunjoo Lee 이현주
Principal Research Scientist
Green Chemistry, CO₂ capture, Catalysis for CO₂ conversion, NOx removal
Publications 66 →
Research Staffs
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Jeong Myeong Ha 하정명
Principal Research Scientist
Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured catalysts for producing sustainable energy and fine chemicals
Publications 127 →
Chang Soo Kim 김창수
Principal Research Scientist
Lignocellulosic biomass-based biorefinery applicable to green chemicals, sustainable aviation fuel, energy materials
Publications 70 →
Chun-Jae Yoo 유천재
Principal Research Scientist
CO₂ Capture and Conversion, Biomass Valorization, Plastic upcycling
Publications 52 →
Kyeongsu Kim 김경수
Senior Research Scientist
Process Systems Engineering, Computational Science, Multiscale Simulation, Machine Learning Applications
Publications 51 →
Seongmin Jin 진성민
Senior Research Scientist
Material design for heterogeneous catalysis and Adsorption
Publications 34 →
Dae Young Bae 배대영
Senior Research Scientist
Organometallic and Inorganic chemistry, DFT calculations
Publications 19 →
Jae Wook Choi 최재욱
Researcher
Thermochemical conversion process of biomass, Biofuel production process
Publications 54 →
Postdoctoral Researchers
6
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Muhammad Tayyab 테이얍
Thermal catalysis for CO₂ hydrogenation and direct air capture (DAC)
Postdoctoral Researcher, Yonsei University
Supervisor: Seongmin Jin
tayyab999@kist.re.kr
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Seokhyeon Cheong 정석현
Development of organometallic compounds for greenhouse gas adsorption and conversion
Postdoctoral Researcher, KIST School, UST
Supervisor: Hyunjoo Lee
hindungiga@kist.re.kr
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Hongjin Park 박홍진
Heterogeneous catalyst development for CO₂ capture/conversion and process sustainability
Postdoctoral Researcher, Chung-Ang University
Supervisor: Hyunjoo Lee
phj1553@kist.re.kr
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Juna Bae 배주나
CO₂ capture and conversion
Postdoctoral Researcher · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
junabae@kist.re.kr
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Hyukjun Byun 변혁준
Catalyst design for the deoxygenation of fatty acids and the production of higher alcohols
Postdoctoral Researcher · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
qusgurwns@kist.re.kr
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Jisong Kang 강지송
Catalysis for hydrotreating of plastics and biomass-derived materials
Postdoctoral Researcher · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Seongmin Jin
jkang@kist.re.kr
Ph.D. Candidates & Integrated M.S./Ph.D.
10
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Ju Young Kim 김주영
Catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., Korea University · Since 2022.03
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
kyj970512@kist.re.kr
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Jeong Hun Kim 김정훈
Hydrodeoxygenation and DFT mechanistic studies
Ph.D. candidate, KIST School, UST · Since 2022.03
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
shining_lune@kist.re.kr
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Yerin Lee 이예린
Chemical recycling of plastic waste
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., Yonsei University · Since 2022.09
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
122516@kist.re.kr
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Imam Hidayat Nurwahid 이맘
Lignocellulosic biomass valorization
Ph.D. candidate, KIST School, UST · Since 2023.09
Supervisor: Chang Soo Kim
imamhidayatn@kist.re.kr
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Mirza Hussain 후세인
Direct Air Capture (DAC) using aqueous amine solutions
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., KIST School, UST · Since 2023.03
Supervisor: Hyunjoo Lee
hussain@kist.re.kr
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Jae Seo Lee 이재서
CO₂ capture and conversion
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., Korea University · Since 2024.03
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
t236992@kist.re.kr
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Da Ye Lee 이다예
CO₂ capture and conversion
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., Sungkyunkwan University · Since 2024.09
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
a1inst23@kist.re.kr
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Kyeong Eun Kim 김경은
CO₂ capture and conversion
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., Korea University · Since 2024.09
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
t24591@kist.re.kr
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Vanny Natasya 바니
Biomass-based chemical valorization via heterogeneous catalysis
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., KIST School, UST · Since 2024.09
Supervisor: Seongmin Jin
vannynatasya@kist.re.kr
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Nhi Yen Tran 니
Photoelectrochemical regeneration of amine-based CO₂ capture systems
Integrated M.S./Ph.D., KIST School, UST · Since 2025.03
Supervisor: Hyunjoo Lee
tynhi@kist.re.kr
M.S. Students
10
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Sarah Keiza Ismail 사라
Development of cellulose nanocrystals film
M.S., KIST School, UST · Since 2024.09
Supervisor: Chang Soo Kim
sarkei@kist.re.kr
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Tai Huynh Duc Tran 타이
CO₂ capture and conversion
M.S., KIST School, UST · Since 2024.09
Supervisor: Hyunjoo Lee
thdtai@kist.re.kr
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Soyun Lee 이소윤
CO₂ hydrogenation
M.S., Korea University · Since 2025.03
Supervisor: Seongmin Jin
125018@kist.re.kr
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Seok Been Cho 조석빈
Plastic upcycling
M.S., Korea University · Since 2025.09
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
t25495@kist.re.kr
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Ye-jin Lee 이예진
Cellulose nanocrystals film development
M.S., Korea University · Since 2025.09
Supervisor: Chang Soo Kim
125527@kist.re.kr
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Juhyeon Park 박주현
Plastic upcycling
M.S., Korea University · Since 2026.03
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
1260301@kist.re.kr
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Minhee Kim 김민희
Upgrading of organic acids to fuels
M.S., Korea University · Since 2026.03
Supervisor: Seongmin Jin
1260905@kist.re.kr
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Wongyeong Lee 이원영
Lignocellulosic fibers
M.S., Korea University · Since 2026.03
Supervisor: Chang Soo Kim
1260928@kist.re.kr
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Jonathan Aditya Halim 조나단
Bio-naphtha from waste cooking oil and animal fats
M.S., KIST School, UST · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
jonathan.halim@kist.re.kr
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Azzahra Salsabila Syifa Mawardanti 아자라
Development of organometallic complexes for CO₂ capture and conversion
M.S., KIST School, UST · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Dae Young Bae
azzahra.mawardanti@kist.re.kr
Undergraduate Research Interns
6
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Eun-Jeong Kim 김은정
Catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics
Undergraduate Research Intern · Since 2026.03
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
u260049@kist.re.kr
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Dayeon Jung 정다연
Hydrotreating of plastics and biomass-derived materials
Undergraduate Research Intern · Since 2026.03
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
u260048@kist.re.kr
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Yeji Kim 김예지
Lignin characterization
Undergraduate Research Intern · Since 2026.06
Supervisor: Chang Soo Kim
u260322@kist.re.kr
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Seo Yeon An 안서연
Catalytic transformation of bio-derived olefins
Undergraduate Research Intern · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Dae Young Bae
u260444@kist.re.kr
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Seo Hyeon Kim 김서현
Catalytic hydrotreatment of renewable feedstocks
Undergraduate Research Intern · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Seongmin Jin
seoh@kist.re.kr
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Kang Un Lee 이강운
Catalytic hydrotreatment of renewable feedstocks
Undergraduate Research Intern · Since 2026.09
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
u260445@kist.re.kr
Alumni
38
Postdocs
4
Jong Hyeak Choe
Postdoctoral Researcher · 2024.03 – 2026.02
Now at Seoul Women's University (서울여자대학교)
Supervisor: Chun-Jae Yoo
Do Thi Lien 리엔
Postdoctoral Researcher · 2021.03 – 2022.08
Now at Phenikaa University (Vietnam)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Oh Shinyoung 오신영
Postdoctoral Researcher · 2019.01 – 2019.12
Now at Samsung Electronics (삼성전자)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Interns
6
M.S. Students
18
Jo Hyeonmin 조현민
M.S. degree · 2019.03 – 2021.02
Now at Kukdo Chemical (국도화학)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Seo Jangwoo 서장우
M.S. degree · 2016.09 – 2018.08
Now at CJ CheilJedang (CJ제일제당)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Kim Gayoung 김가영
M.S. degree · 2016.03 – 2018.02
Now at Samsung Electronics (삼성전자)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Son Deokwon 손덕원
M.S. degree · 2016.03 – 2018.02
Now at Lotte Chemical (롯데케미칼)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Kim Minsun 김민선
M.S. degree · 2014.09 – 2016.08
Now at Korea Testing & Research Institute (한국화학융합시험연구원)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Integrated M.S./Ph.D. & Ph.D.
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Eun Jina 은진아
Ph.D. degree · 2021.03 – 2025.08
Now at Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (한국화학연구원), Postdoc
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Aliaksandr Karnitski 알렉스
Ph.D. degree · 2019.03 – 2023.02
Now at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (한국과학기술연구원), Postdoc
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Gu Sang Seo 구상서
Ph.D. degree · 2015.09 – 2020.02
Now at Hanwha Solutions (한화솔루션)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Lee Yunsu 이윤수
Ph.D. degree · 2011.09 – 2017.02
Now at Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Adid Adep Dwiatmoko 아뎁
Ph.D. degree · 2012.03 – 2017.02
Now at BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Rika Tri Yunarti 리카
Ph.D. degree · 2013.03 – 2017.02
Now at University of Indonesia
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Indriyati 인드리
Ph.D. degree · 2011.03 – 2016.02
Now at BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Yoon Jisun 윤지선
Ph.D. degree · 2010.03 – 2015.02
Now at Taekyung Eco (태경에코)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
Ryu Jihye 류지혜
Ph.D. degree · 2008.03 – 2013.02
Now at Cheil Industries (제일모직)
Supervisor: Jeong Myeong Ha
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We are always looking for motivated graduate students, interns and postdoctoral researchers. If a particular research area interests you, please reach out directly to that area's principal investigator — see the Research Staffs list above for each PI's email.
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