Seungbum Hong
About Seungbum Hong
Seungbum Hong is an Associate Professor at KAIST and a Visiting Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in materials science, nanotechnology, and ceramic engineering, with a career spanning over two decades in academia and research institutions.
Current Position at KAIST
Seungbum Hong serves as an Associate Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) since 2017. His role involves teaching and conducting research in the fields of materials science and engineering. He is based in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea, where he contributes to the academic community and engages with students in advanced studies.
Previous Role at KAIST
Prior to his current position, Seungbum Hong worked at KAIST as an Adjunct Professor from 2012 to 2016. During this four-year tenure, he was involved in various academic and research activities, enhancing the educational experience for students in his department.
Experience at Argonne National Laboratory
Seungbum Hong has been a Visiting Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory since 2017. His ongoing research at this facility builds on his previous experience as a Scientist there from 2007 to 2017, where he worked for ten years. His contributions during this period focused on advancing scientific knowledge in relevant fields.
Educational Background
Seungbum Hong completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology from 1990 to 1994. He further pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from 1994 to 1996, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nanotechnology from 1996 to 2000, all at KAIST.
Post-Doctoral Research Experience
After completing his Ph.D., Seungbum Hong worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology for one year, from 2000 to 2001. This experience contributed to his expertise in the field and prepared him for subsequent roles in academia and research.