Personal profile
Education
o (1989) B.A., Seoul National University
o (1991) M.A., Seoul National University
o (1996) Ph.D., Seoul National University
o (1991) M.A., Seoul National University
o (1996) Ph.D., Seoul National University
Professional Experience
o (2003~Present) Professor, Inha University, Incheon
o (2002~2003) Senior Researcher, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea
o (2000~2002) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
o (1997~2000) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA
o (2002~2003) Senior Researcher, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea
o (2000~2002) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
o (1997~2000) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA
Research Interests
Synthesis of Functional Polymers, Electrospinning, Fibers, Carbon materials, Li-ion batteries, Supercapacitors
Major Research Achievements
o Design and synthesis of polymers with well-controlled molecular structures and their applications
o Synthesis of various block copolymers using dual initiators for RAFT polymerization and ROP and their applications
o Development of flexible hard coating materials and application technology
o Development of flame-retardant modacrylic fibers
o Synthesis of various block copolymers using dual initiators for RAFT polymerization and ROP and their applications
o Development of flexible hard coating materials and application technology
o Development of flame-retardant modacrylic fibers
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Enhanced Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties of PLA Nanocomposites Reinforced by Surface Modified Halloysite Nanotubes
Yoon, S. K., Jang, S. H., Youk, J. H. & Park, N. H., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Polymer Engineering and Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comprehensive review of carbon nitride-based catalysts for overall water splitting: Dimensional insights
Lakshmanan, P. & Youk, J. H., Oct 2025, In: Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 45, e01483.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Enhanced mechanical properties of PAN fibers via cation-assisted electrochemical wet spinning
Kim, Y. M., Kim, Y., Yang, H. S., Choi, H. W., Youk, J. H. & Yu, W. R., 27 Oct 2025, In: Polymer. 337, 128992.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility Study on the Production of Industrial PET Fibers Using Recycled Bottle-Grade PET
Lee, H. J., Kim, S. J., Youk, J. H. & Lee, K. H., Feb 2025, In: Fibers and Polymers. 26, 2, p. 513-520 8 p., 106707.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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N-Doped spherical mesoporous carbon clutches: A breakthrough for stabilizing high-load cobalt alloys in efficient NaBH4 hydrolysis
Lakshmanan, P., Cho, K. & Youk, J. H., 14 Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 109, p. 357-366 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations