o (1985) B.A., Inha University
o (1987) M.A., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
o (1995) Ph.D.,The Pennsylvania State University

o (1996-current) Assist.ant, Associate and Inha Fellow Professor
o (2015-current) Director, Creative Research Center for Nanocellulose Future Composites
o (2003-2012) Director, Creative Research Center for EAPap Actuator
o (2015-2016) Director, BK21+ HRD Center for Sustainable Mechanical System
o (2010-2023) Conference Co-chair, Chair, SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + NDE Conference: Nano-, Bio-, IT Sensors and Systems, USA
o (1999-current) Editorial Board Member, Smart Structures and Materials
o (2018-current) Editor, Int. J. Precision Engineering and Manufacturing -Green Technology
o (2012-current) Fellow, The Korean Academy of Science and Technology, (2015-current) Fellow, The National Academy of Engineering of Korea, (1999-current) Fellow, The Institute of Physics

o Smart Materials: Electro-Active Polymers, Renewable Smart Materials
o Renewable Composites: Nanocellulose, Bio-based resins, Green fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Lignin, Packaging materials
o Smart Devices: Soft actuators, Paper speakers, Haptic actuators, Smart optics, Disposable Sensors, Energy harvesting
Major Research Achievements
o Discovery of cellulose as a smart material, which can be used for sensors, actuators, and multifunctional materials.
o Development of environment-friendly and strong composites and resins

o Discovery of cellulose as a smart material, which can be used for sensors, actuators, and multifunctional materials.
o Development of environment-friendly and strong composites and resins