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In Korean
김영진 교수(공과대학 환경공학과)
Education
o (2007) B.S., Hanyang University, Republic of Korea
o (2014) Ph.D., POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), Republic of Korea
o (2014) Ph.D., POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), Republic of Korea
Professional Experience
o (2024~Present) Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea
o (2023~2024) Associate Professor, University of Science and Technology (UST), Republic of Korea
o (2019~2024) Principal/Senior Research Scientist, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Republic of Korea
o (2016~2019) Senior Research Engineer, Hyundai Motor Company, Republic of Korea
o (2015~2016) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware, USA
o (2014~2015) Postdoctoral Researcher, POSTECH, Republic of Korea
o (2023~2024) Associate Professor, University of Science and Technology (UST), Republic of Korea
o (2019~2024) Principal/Senior Research Scientist, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Republic of Korea
o (2016~2019) Senior Research Engineer, Hyundai Motor Company, Republic of Korea
o (2015~2016) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware, USA
o (2014~2015) Postdoctoral Researcher, POSTECH, Republic of Korea
Research Interests
Air pollution control, Emission diagnostics and analysis, CO2 utilization, Non-CO2 greenhouse gas mitigation, H2 production, Advanced catalyst synthesis, Nanomaterials engineering, Surface science, Reactor design and optimization, Electrified reactor technologies
Major Research Achievements
o Development of advanced catalysts for efficiently eliminating emissions such as NOx, HC, CO, NH3, and VOCs
o Measurements (and Mitigation) of secondary particulate matter sources during vehicle operation
o Catalytic conversion of greenhouse gases (e.g.,CO2 and CH4) into value-added products (e.g., syngas and dimethyl carbonate)
o Scale-up and demonstration of CO2 utilization technologies through the design and operation of a pilot/demo-scale reactor system
o Development of a cutting-edge reactor system for the conversion of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, in line with carbon neutrality strategies
o Measurements (and Mitigation) of secondary particulate matter sources during vehicle operation
o Catalytic conversion of greenhouse gases (e.g.,CO2 and CH4) into value-added products (e.g., syngas and dimethyl carbonate)
o Scale-up and demonstration of CO2 utilization technologies through the design and operation of a pilot/demo-scale reactor system
o Development of a cutting-edge reactor system for the conversion of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, in line with carbon neutrality strategies
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Mechanism-driven design of a highly selective CO₂-to-methanol catalyst: The synergistic dual-role of indium
Song, Y., Woo, H. Y., Kwon, J. H., Lee, S., Kim, Y. J., Wook, B. J. & Kim, M., 15 Apr 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 534, 175074.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Active metal cation exchanged in ZSM-5 for enhanced direct air capture of CO2
Kim, D. Y., Ryu, K. H., Bae, W. B., Min, H., Kweon, S., Park, M. B., Kang, D., Kim, Y. J. & Kang, S. B., 1 Jan 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 503, 158380.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Atomically dispersed silver on nanosheet-stacked amorphous alumina for enhanced NOx reduction
Jang, J. U., So, J., Heo, H., Yoo, C. J., You, Y. W., Kim, Y. J. & Koh, D. Y., 1 Oct 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 521, 167052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bifunctionally Hydrophobic MOF-Supported Platinum Catalyst for the Removal of Ultralow Concentration Hydrogen Isotope
Heo, H., Jang, J. U., Jeong, E., Kim, H. J., Kim, Y. J., Park, C. W., So, J. & Koh, D. Y., Mar 2025, In: Energy and Environmental Materials. 8, 2, e12815.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
Electrodeposition-driven metal-support coupling in Pd-CeO2 on SiC monolith for low power Joule-heated CO oxidation
Lee, H., Kim, J., Kang, S., Kim, K. M., Jeon, Y. E., Kim, J. H., Kang, D. G., Han, J. W., Lee, J., You, Y. W., Kim, S. J., Kim, Y. J., Kim, H. T. & Kim, S. J., 15 Dec 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 526, 170999.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations