Bong Kyu (Bk) Chang
About Bong Kyu (Bk) Chang
Bong Kyu (Bk) Chang is a Senior Research Engineer at Chevron in Richmond, CA, with extensive experience in chemical engineering and process optimization.
Current Position at Chevron
Bong Kyu (Bk) Chang currently holds the position of Senior Research Engineer at Chevron, located in Richmond, CA. In this role, he focuses on process development and optimization, contributing significantly to advancements in chemical engineering processes. His work involves ensuring the efficiency and safety of scaling chemical processes developed in the lab to industrial levels.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before his current role, Bong Kyu Chang served as Lead Research Engineer at Chevron from 2005 to 2011. During this six-year tenure in Richmond, CA, he focused on various chemical engineering projects, including reactor design and unit operations. This period solidified his expertise in fundamental steps of chemical processes and their optimization.
Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
In 2005, Bong Kyu Chang worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for nine months. This position in Oak Ridge, TN, allowed him to further develop his research skills and gain experience in a high-level research environment.
Educational Background
Bong Kyu Chang achieved a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, he earned an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 1998 to 2000. His foundational education in the field began at Hanyang University, where he received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from 1992 to 1998.
Expertise in Scale-Up and Reactor Design
Bong Kyu Chang has a demonstrated expertise in scale-up, a crucial aspect of chemical engineering that involves ensuring laboratory-developed processes can be efficiently and safely transitioned to industrial levels. Additionally, he has participated in reactor design projects, focusing on the development and optimization of reactors for a variety of chemical processes. These areas of expertise highlight his capability in handling critical components of chemical engineering.