Yongsuk Cho
About Yongsuk Cho
Yongsuk Cho is a Senior Manager of Manufacturing and Process Engineering at KYOCERA SLD Laser, with extensive experience in epitaxy and materials science. He has held various engineering and research positions at notable organizations, including IQE, Coherent Corp., and Samsung Electronics.
Work at KYOCERA SLD Laser
Yongsuk Cho currently serves as the Senior Manager of Manufacturing and Process Engineering at KYOCERA SLD Laser. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's operations in Fremont, California. His role involves overseeing manufacturing processes and engineering strategies to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Previous Experience at Coherent Corp.
Prior to his current role, Yongsuk Cho worked at Coherent Corp. as a Principal Epitaxy Engineer from 2021 to 2023. Based in Champaign County, Illinois, he focused on epitaxial engineering, contributing to advancements in semiconductor technologies during his two-year tenure.
Career at IQE
Yongsuk Cho has significant experience at IQE, where he held multiple positions. He started as a Senior Epi Process Engineer from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as Epi Engineering Supervisor from 2018 to 2021. His work in Bethlehem, PA, involved improving epitaxial processes and managing engineering teams.
Educational Background
Yongsuk Cho has a strong academic foundation in Materials Science and Engineering. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Kyonggi University (1994-1999), followed by a Master's degree from Korea University (1999-2001). He further advanced his studies at RWTH Aachen University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (2004-2007).
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Yongsuk Cho has made significant contributions to research and development in the field of semiconductor technology. He developed new epitaxial structures to enhance high-performance LEDs while collaborating with Prof. E. Fred Schubert at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He also created innovative test methods for wafer-level testing and reliability assessments.