Jihyeon Yeom
About Jihyeon Yeom
Jihyeon Yeom is an Assistant Professor at KAIST, specializing in materials science and engineering. With a background that includes positions at Argonne National Laboratory and MIT, Yeom has made significant contributions to the field of chiral nanomaterials through various publications.
Work at KAIST
Jihyeon Yeom has been serving as an Assistant Professor at KAIST since 2020. In this role, she engages in teaching and research in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. Her position at KAIST allows her to contribute to the academic community and mentor students in advanced materials research.
Previous Experience at Argonne National Laboratory
Prior to her current role, Jihyeon Yeom worked as a Visiting Scholar at Argonne National Laboratory from 2010 to 2011. During her time in Chicago, IL, she participated in research initiatives that focused on materials science, gaining valuable experience in a national laboratory setting.
Postdoctoral Research at MIT
Jihyeon Yeom completed her postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2020. This experience involved advanced studies in materials engineering, contributing to her expertise in the field and enhancing her research capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Jihyeon Yeom earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from KAIST from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at the University of Michigan, where she achieved her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering from 2011 to 2017. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in chiral nanomaterials.
Research Publications
Jihyeon Yeom has authored and co-authored multiple research papers in reputable journals. Notable publications include 'Atomic Chirality and a Materials Revolution' in Acc. Mater. Res. (2021) and a study on chiromagnetic nanoparticles in Science (2018). Her research contributions span various aspects of chiral nanomaterials, including their unique properties and applications in nanomedicine.