Hojun Lim
About Hojun Lim
Hojun Lim is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in multi-scale materials modeling and the mechanical properties of metals.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Hojun Lim holds the position of Principal Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He began this role in 2019. As a Principal Member, he is involved in advanced research and development projects, particularly focusing on materials science and engineering. His responsibilities include overseeing technical aspects of projects, guiding research initiatives, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in materials modeling.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, Hojun Lim served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories from 2014 to 2019. In this capacity, he worked on various projects related to materials science and engineering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His career at Sandia began as a Post-Doctoral Fellow, a position he held from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed to foundational research in material deformation and failure mechanisms.
Early Career at Samsung Electronics
Hojun Lim's early career included a tenure as an Assistant Engineer at Samsung Electronics. He worked at the company from 2004 to 2005 for a period of 7 months. During his time at Samsung, he was involved in engineering projects that required his expertise in materials science, providing him with practical industry experience that would later inform his research and technical work.
Educational Background
Hojun Lim achieved his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Sciences from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. His advanced education laid the groundwork for his expertise in multi-scale materials modeling. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science from 서울대학교 / Seoul National University, completing his undergraduate studies from 1998 to 2005.
Research Specialization and Expertise
Hojun Lim specializes in multi-scale materials modeling, focusing particularly on the mechanical properties and deformation theory of metals. His expertise includes crystal plasticity and the finite element method, with a specific focus on constitutive modeling. He has significant experience in analyzing how metals deform under high rates and temperatures, conducting texture analysis, and studying the mechanisms of damage and failure in metal forming processes.