Dr. GiHwan Kang | Electromagnetic Interference-Shielding Awards | Best Researcher Award
Dr. GiHwan Kang , Korea carbon industry promotion agency/ R&D Group 1, South Korea
🏢 Professional Appointment
Currently serving as a Senior Researcher, Dr. Kang is instrumental in pioneering research and development projects that are vital to the carbon industry in South Korea.
🎓 Academic Achievements
Dr. Kang has a robust academic background from Silla University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Engineering in Energy & Applied Chemistry in 2022. His educational journey began with a B.S. in 2014, followed by an M.S. in 2017, both from the same institution. His doctoral research, titled “Study on the Enhancement of Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness using Carbon-based Nano Materials,” underscores his expertise in nano materials.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Kang’s excellence in research has been recognized with several prestigious awards:
- Jun. 2020 & Sep. 2020: K-START-UP, awarded by the Ministry of National Defense.
- Mar. 2018: The Global Ph.D. Fellowship Program, by the National Research Foundation of Korea.
- Dec. 2015: Award for Future Scientists in Busan, by the Federation of Busan Science and Technology.
đź“š Academic Contributions
Dr. Kang has actively contributed to the academic community through numerous conferences and publications. Highlights of his conference presentations include:
- NANO KOREA 2014: “Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Effectiveness based on the Carbon Nanotubes and/or Carbon Microcoils-Polyurethane Composites” – Poster speaker
- 10th International Conference on Surfaces, Coatings and Nanostructured Materials 2015: “Effect of Incorporating Carbon Nanocoils on the Efficiency of Electromagnetic-Wave Shielding of Carbon-Nanomaterial Composites” – Poster speaker
- Conference on Nanomaterials 2015: “Enhancement of Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Effectiveness by Geometry-Controlled Carbon Coils” – Oral speaker
đź“ś Theses
- Master’s Thesis: “Synthesis of the Unique Carbon Nano Materials and Their Application for the Materials of Electromagnetic Wave Interference” (Feb. 2014)
- Doctoral Thesis: “Study on the Enhancement of Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness using Carbon-based Nano Materials” (Expected Feb. 2022)
🌍 Impact on the Field
Dr. Kang’s work in nano materials chemistry not only pushes the boundaries of scientific knowledge but also has significant practical implications in improving electromagnetic wave shielding, which is crucial for various technological applications.