Professor Jin-Hyuk Kim of Chonnam National University Receives Academic Award from the Korean Materials Society

Professor Jin-Hyuk Kim of Chonnam National University is posing for a commemorative photo after receiving the Academic Award from the Korean Materials Society. Photo by Chonnam National University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Professor Jin-hyuk Kim of Chonnam National University received the Academic Award from the Korean Materials Society.

According to Chonnam National University on the 6th, Professor Jin-hyuk Kim (Department of Materials Science and Engineering) was recognized for his contributions to the academic development of inorganic thin-film solar cells and water splitting in Korea, including the development of eco-friendly and universal non-toxic materials, at the 2021 Korean Materials Society Fall Conference held in Jeonju, Jeonbuk from the 24th to 26th of last month, and received this award.

Professor Jin-hyuk Kim, regarded as the top scholar in Korea in the fields of inorganic thin-film solar cells and water splitting, has been actively conducting research, publishing over 300 SCI papers in the past 10 years.

Currently, Professor Kim’s research team is conducting studies on low-cost, high-efficiency inorganic thin-film solar cells and water splitting systems using eco-friendly and universal elements to develop renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions, which are key tasks in responding to climate change.

Professor Kim said, "I will continue to accelerate my research to enhance the technological competitiveness of related companies and the nation."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.