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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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