Chungbuk National University, South Korea.
Dohyung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advanced Materials Engineering at Chungbuk National University, South Korea. With a rich academic and professional background, he specializes in materials science and engineering, focusing on the development of advanced materials for energy applications, particularly perovskite solar cells. His extensive research contributions include numerous high-impact publications and collaborations with global research institutions.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Dohyung Kim is an accomplished materials scientist with a strong academic foundation in Materials Science and Engineering. He earned his PhD from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (2015–2019), where he focused on advancing innovative materials and technologies. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering at Korea University, Seoul, Korea (2011–2013), where he developed expertise in material characterization and design. Dr. Kim began his academic journey at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea, earning his Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (2005–2011). His educational background reflects a comprehensive understanding of materials science, from fundamental principles to cutting-edge research.
Professional Experience 🏢
Dr. Dohyung Kim has built a distinguished career in academia and research, holding key positions in prestigious institutions. Since March 2024, he has served as an Assistant Professor at Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea, where he focuses on advancing materials science through teaching and research.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Kim was a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Daejeon, Korea (June 2022 – February 2024), where he contributed to innovative solutions in energy materials. His international research experience includes serving as a Postdoctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA (June 2021 – June 2022), and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in a joint program between the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) (August 2019 – June 2021).
Dr. Kim’s career began with hands-on experience as an Intern Scientist and Research Trainee at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Korea, where he honed his skills in cutting-edge materials research. His diverse background reflects a commitment to addressing global challenges through materials science and engineering.
Research Interests 🔬
Dohyung's research focuses on:
Advanced materials for renewable energy technologies
Perovskite solar cells and their stability
Machine learning applications in materials science
Nano-engineering and interface optimization for photovoltaic devices
Awards & Honors 🏆
Excellent Department Award (2023)
Photovoltaic Research Department, KIER
AFORE 2023 Best Poster Award
The Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy
Energy Grand Prize (2022)
Photovoltaic Research Department, KIER
Dean’s Award (2019)
High-quality PhD thesis, Top 10%
Publications 📚
Advances in Single-Crystal Perovskite Solar Cells: From Materials to Performance
Authors: Tsvetkov, N., Koo, D., Kim, D., Park, H., Min, H.
Journal: Nano Energy (2024), Vol. 130, Article 110069
Citation: 1
This work explores breakthroughs in single-crystal perovskite solar cells, focusing on their material properties and performance enhancements.
Highly Efficient Wide Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells With Tunneling Junction by Self-Assembled 2D Dielectric Layer
Authors: Lee, M., Lim, J., Choi, E., Hao, X., Yun, J.S.
Journal: Advanced Materials (2024), Vol. 36, Issue 41, Article 2402053
Citation: 1
This study demonstrates wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells incorporating self-assembled 2D dielectric layers for improved efficiency.
Efficient and Stable CsPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells With Spontaneously Formed 2D-Cs2PbI2Cl2 at the Buried Interface
Authors: Shah, S.-F.-A., Jeong, I., Park, J., Kim, K., Min, H.
Journal: Cell Reports Physical Science (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 5, Article 101935
Citation: 2
This research highlights stable CsPbI3 perovskite solar cells facilitated by the formation of a 2D-Cs2PbI2Cl2 layer at the interface.
Charge Carrier Transport Properties of Twin Domains in Halide Perovskites
Authors: Kim, D., Yun, J.S., Sagotra, A., Cazorla, C., Seidel, J.
Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A (2023), Vol. 11, Issue 31, pp. 16743–16754
Citation: 2
The article investigates the charge carrier transport mechanisms in twin domains of halide perovskites, contributing to a deeper understanding of their electronic properties.
Optimal Solar Cell Sorting Method for High Module Production Reliability
Authors: Kim, Y.-J., Kim, M., Cho, Y., Song, H.-E., Park, S.
Conference: AIP Advances (2023), Vol. 13, Issue 6, Article 065323
This conference paper discusses an optimized solar cell sorting method to ensure reliability and efficiency in module production.