Resume
EXPRIENCES
2016 - Present
PhD Researcher
Auburn University
Auburn AL
Micro Nano Systems and Materials Research Lab
- EPD coating process of ceramic on the bipolar plate to prevent corrosion, considering engineering perspective
- Modeling and design of flow channel for PEM fuel cell analyze effectiveness (ANSYS Fluent)
Catalyst study of Ni-based material by modification of the morphology during synthesis for the application of urea sensor
- The application of paper substrate for flexible, economical, and environmentally friendly urea sensors
2015 - 2017
Development Specialist
CNJ, INC.
Auburn, AL
CNJ, INC., Auburn, AL – Brake disc manufacturer
- Quality assessment and management of raw materials
- Enhance the whole process of manufacturing
- Prototyping for the design of the process with FDM 3D printing
2012 - 2014
Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
- FDM 3D printing technique was utilized for the preparation of samples with PLA, and deformation behavior depending on different design were investigated.
- Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB) for dynamic compression and universal tester for static compression were utilized.
- The characterization of foam material is made under static and dynamic compression.
- Experienced in setting up the SHPB apparatus for the research.
EDUCATIONS
2016 - 2022
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree
Materials Engineering
GPA 3.9
2012 - 2014
State University of Newyork at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
Master's Degree
Materials Engineering
GPA 3.7
2006 - 2010
KokKuk University
Seoul, South Korea
Bachelor's Degree
Materials Engineering
GPA 3.4
SKILLS
Technical skillset
Characterization
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Universal Testing tool
Fabrication
PVD sputtering, Electrophoretic deposition, Electrodeposition, and Hydrothermal synthesis
Analysis - Electrochemical measurement, Gas sensing measurement tool
Analysis
Electrochemical measurement, Gas sensing measurement, Graphing tools, Microsoft software
Prototyping
Hands-on experience of FDM 3D printing technique of prototype samples with self-designed modeling objects with 3D tools (Solidworks, and blender)
Maintenance
Capability of setup and maintenance of the equipment with an understanding of the mechanism of each machine
Languages
English (Professional)
Korean (Native)
Activities and Awards
AU Materials Engineering Graduate Student Service Award
2022
Excellence in service of characterization equipment to materials engineering at Auburn university
Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)
2018 - 2021
Student President of Alabama chapter
Graduate Research and Travel Fellowship
2018
Electrochemical Society (ECS) 233rd meeting
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Poster Contest
2017
Awarded 2nd place at sensor division
PUBLICATIONS
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Wu, G., Du, H., Cha, Y. L., Lee, D., Kim, W., Feyzbar-Khalkhali-Nejad, F., ... & Kim, D. J. (2022). A wearable mask sensor based on polyaniline/CNT nanocomposites for monitoring ammonia gas and human breathing. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 132858.
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Yoon, J., Lee, D., Lee, Y. N., Yoon, Y. S., & Kim, D. J. (2019). Solid solution palladium-nickel bimetallic anode catalysts by co-sputtering for direct urea fuel cells (DUFC). Journal of Power Sources, 431, 259-264.
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Yoon, J., Lee, D., Lee, E., Yoon, Y. S., & Kim, D. J. (2019). Ag/ZnO Catalysts with Different ZnO Nanostructures for Non‐enzymatic Detection of Urea. Electroanalysis, 31(1), 17-21.
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Lee, D., Yoon, J., Lee, E., Woo, S. P., Yoon, Y. S., & Kim, D. J. (2018). NiO Nanostructured Catalysts by AC EPD for Non-Enzymatic Urea Sensors. ECS Transactions, 85(13), 1425-1431.
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Lee, E., Lee, D., Yoon, J., Yin, Y., Lee, Y., Uprety, S., ... & Kim, D. J. (2018). Enhanced Gas-Sensing Performance of GO/TiO2 Composite by Photocatalysis. Sensors, 18(10), 3334.
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Lee, D., Lee, E., Yoon, J., Keith, B., Oh, T. S., Woo, S. P., ... & Kim, D. J. (2017). Electrophoretic Deposition of Titanium Nitride onto 316 Stainless Steel as a Bipolar Plate for Fuel Cell Application. ECS Transactions, 80(10), 851-857.
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Yoon, J., Lee, E., Lee, D., Oh, T. S., Yoon, Y. S., & Kim, D. J. (2017). Communication—Highly Sensitive Ag/ZnO Nanorods Composite Electrode for Non-Enzymatic Urea Detection. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164(12), B558-B560.