Background

Professional Background

Pegasus Professor, University of Central Florida, April 2016– Present.

Lockheed Martin Professor of Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, August 2018 – July 2023.

Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), University of Central Florida, August 2013 – Present.

AMPAC Associate Director for Materials Characterization Facility, Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC), University of Central Florida, August 2006 – Present.

Professor, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE), University of Central Florida, August 2010 – 2013.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE), University of Central Florida, August 2005 – July 2010.

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE), University of Central Florida, January 2001 - July 2005.

Academic Preparation

Post-Doctoral Research Scientist, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, 1999-2000 (Supervisors: Professor M. Gell and Professor E.H. Jordan)

Ph.D., School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, 1994-1998 (Major Advisor: Professor M.A. Dayananda)

M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1991-1993 (Major Advisor: Professor R.D. Sisson, Jr.)

B.S. with Distinction, Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1987-1991 (MQP Advisor: Professor R.D. Sisson, Jr.)

Honors and Awards

Lockheed Martin Professorship, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, August 2018 – July 2023.

Research Incentive Award, 2017, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Pegasus Professorship, 2016, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Outstanding (Alumni) Materials Engineer, 2016, School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Fellow of ASM International (FASM), Class of 2015, ASM International, Materials Park, OH, USA

Teaching Incentive Program Award, 2013, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Research Incentive Award, 2012, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Faculty Excellence Award (Full-Professor Level) in Research, 2011, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

National Science Foundation CAREER Award and Grant, Division of Materials Research, 2003-2008

Teaching Incentive Program Award, 2007, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Research Incentive Award, 2006, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Advisor to Ms. Jing Liu, Sapphire Award of Graduate Excellence in Materials Science, Basic Science Division of The American Ceramic Society, 2006.

Young Scientist Award, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan, 2006.

Research Incentive Award, 2006, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Distinguished Researcher of the Year Award, 2005, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Research Professor of the Year (Assistant Professor Level), 2004, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

1998 Magoon Awards for Excellence in Teaching, School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

1997 Magoon Awards for Excellence in Teaching, School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Editorial Services

Associate Editor, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, Springer, 1547-7037

Member, Board of Review, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, Springer, ISSN 2196-2937/2994

Member, Board of Review, Defects and Diffusion Forum, Trans-Tech, ISSN 1012-0386

Professional Services

ASM International Gibbs Award Selection Committee, 2014-Present.

Member, Alloy Phase Diagram Committee, ASM International, 2002 – Present.

Member, Nuclear Materials Committee, TMS, 2007-Present.

Member, High Temperature Materials Committee, TMS, 2006-Present.

Auditor, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, 2016 – 2018.

Vice President, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, 2014-2015

Vice Chair, Alloy Phase Diagram Committee, ASM International, 2010 – 2012.

Executive Director, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, 2011 – 2012.

Secretary, Alloy Phase Diagram Committee, ASM International, 2008 – 2010.

President, Central Florida Chapter, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, 2011 – 2011.

Member of Executive Board, ASM Central Florida Chapter, 2004-2008.

Chair, ASM Central Florida Chapter, 2002-2004.

Chair, Atomic Transport Committee, TMS, 2004-2007.

Member, Atomic Transport Committee, TMS, 2001-2004.

Member of Academic Advisory Board, University Turbine Systems Research, Department of Energy, 2004-2006.

Faculty Advisory Board, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2003-2004

Faculty Fellow, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2002-2003

Member of Alpha Sigma Mu, The Materials Engineering Honor Society, 1994-Present

Various Conference/Symposium Organizations and Chairmanship for TMS, ACERS, ASM International.

Professional Affiliations

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)

American Ceramic Society (ACERS)

American Vacuum Society (AVS)

American Society of Materials (ASM) International

American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)

American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)