Jeong-Hoon Kim | Polymer-Based membranes | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jeong-Hoon Kim, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, South Korea.

Dr. Jeong-Hoon Kim 👨‍🔬 is a distinguished principal research scientist at the H2 and C1 Gas Convergent Research Center, KRICT 🇰🇷. With over 40 years of expertise in membrane science, he specializes in polymer-based membranes for gas separation, desalination, and fuel cells 🌍🔬. A graduate of Hanyang University 🎓 and KAIST, he has led pioneering work in membrane technologies, publishing 119 papers 📄, owning 161 patents 📑, and achieving 12 tech transfers 🚀. His innovative research has earned him numerous national awards 🏆. In 2023, he served as President of the Membrane Society of Korea and continues to drive breakthroughs in green separation technologies 🌱.

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Education & Experience

🎓 B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 1984
🎓 M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 1986
🎓 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), 1999
🌍 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Waterloo, Canada, 2000–2001
🧪 Principal Research Scientist, KRICT (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology), since 1984
🌟 Distinguished Researcher, KRICT, present
🧬 President, Membrane Society of Korea, 2023

Suitability for the Award

Dr. Jeong-Hoon Kim, currently serving as a Principal Research Scientist and Distinguished Researcher at the H2 and C1 Gas Convergent Research Center, KRICT (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology), is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a research career spanning four decades, Dr. Kim has made profound and sustained contributions to the field of polymer-based membranes and membrane separation processes. His pioneering innovations and leadership in industrial gas separation and membrane materials have significantly advanced environmental and energy technologies globally.

Professional Development

Dr. Kim’s professional journey spans decades of research and leadership in membrane science and chemical engineering 🔍🧪. Since 1984, he has contributed to advanced separation technologies using polyimides, PEO-based, and fluorinated polymers 🧫. His developments include asymmetric hollow-fiber membranes, ion-exchange membranes for fuel cells ⚡, pervaporation membranes for bio-alcohol separation, and ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes for desalination 💧. Through continuous innovation and global collaboration 🌐, including his postdoctoral stint in Canada 🇨🇦, he has significantly impacted environmental and energy technologies. His professional path reflects a commitment to sustainable and scalable membrane solutions for industrial and environmental challenges 🌱🔧.

Research Focus

Dr. Kim’s research primarily focuses on polymer-based membrane technologies 🧫 for gas separation, water purification, and energy systems. He specializes in synthesizing polyimides, polybenzimidazole, and PEO-based polymers for fabricating asymmetric membranes 🧪 used in CO₂ capture, CH₄ recovery, olefin/paraffin separation, and electro-dialysis 🔄. His work in developing ion-exchange membranes for fuel cells and pervaporation membranes for VOCs and bio-alcohols aligns with clean energy and green chemistry goals ⚡🌍. He also focuses on desalination membranes for water purification 💧. His research integrates advanced materials science and process engineering for environmental and industrial sustainability 🌱🔧.

Awards & Honors

🏆 Award for CO₂ separation from flue gas – Membrane Society of Korea, 2006
🏆 Award for CH₄ separation from biogas – Membrane Society of Korea, 2016
🥇 Ministerial Award – Ministry of Environment, Korea, for biogas separation technology, 2018
🥇 Ministerial Award – Ministry of Science and Knowledge Information, Korea, for ion-exchange membranes
🥇 Best Award – National Research Council of Science & Technology, for hydrogen and N₂O recovery processes in industry
🎖️ President of Membrane Society of Korea, 2023

Publication Top Noted

📄 Immiscibility-induced phase-separated PEBAX membranes embedded with PTFE particles: Simultaneously enhanced permeability and selectivity, Journal of Membrane Science, 2024 – Cited by 6 📚

🧪 Mixed matrix membrane based on DOCDA polyimide with twisted kink structure and zeolite 4A for energy-efficient oxygen purification, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024 – Cited by 2 🔬

🌱 Chitosan/Ag(I) thin-film composite membranes with high CO/N₂ separation performance by facilitated transport: Effect of preparation and operation conditions, Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 – Cited by 7 ⚗️

💡 New gemini surfactants with two azobenzene groups controlled by light irradiation, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2023 – Cited by 1 🌈

Wei-Wei Yan | Membrane | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Seyedmahdi Ojagh , University of Tehran, Iran.

Dr. Yan Wei-Wei 🧑‍🔬 is an Assistant Professor (Special Appointment) at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, China 🇨🇳. She earned her Doctorate in Engineering 🎓 from Hiroshima University in 2024 and has made significant strides in membrane science and chemical engineering. With 23 SCI-indexed publications 📚 in high-impact journals like Journal of Membrane Science, Chemical Engineering Journal, and AIChE Journal, her work focuses on organosilica membranes, ammonia production, and purification of oxygen/nitrogen-containing aromatics. Dr. Yan is a rising researcher in sustainable chemical technologies 🌿 and separation science.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education

📅 2024: Doctor of Engineering – Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan 🇯🇵
📅 2021: Master of Engineering – School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, China University of Mining & Technology 🇨🇳
📅 2018: Bachelor of Engineering – School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Linyi University 🇨🇳
📅 2016: Early undergraduate study – School of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology 🇨🇳

💼 Professional Experience

🧪 2024.12–Present: Assistant Professor (Special Appointment), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, China 🇨🇳

Summary Suitability For The Award

Dr. Yan Wei-Wei, currently serving as a Special Appointment Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, is a distinguished young scholar and an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a rapid academic ascent marked by a Doctor of Engineering from Hiroshima University (2024), a Master’s from China University of Mining & Technology (2021), and a Bachelor’s from Linyi University (2018), Dr. Yan has already made a significant impact in the field of membrane science and chemical engineering.

Professional Development

Dr. Yan Wei-Wei’s professional development showcases a strong commitment to membrane science and sustainable chemical processes 🌱. Her academic journey took her from China to Japan, equipping her with international research exposure 🌏. Since her appointment as an Assistant Professor at Henan University of Technology, she has contributed extensively to scientific research, publishing in prestigious journals like Journal of Membrane Science and Chemical Engineering Journal 📖. Her interdisciplinary collaborations and ongoing research into separation technologies and membrane reactors position her as an emerging leader 🔬 in advanced chemical engineering solutions.

Research Focus

Dr. Yan’s research is centered around cutting-edge membrane technologies and green chemistry innovations 🌿. Her expertise includes the sol-gel preparation of organosilica membranes 🧫 and their transport mechanisms, membrane reactors for efficient ammonia synthesis ⚗️, and advanced extraction and chromatographic purification techniques for oxygen and nitrogen-containing aromatics 🧪. Her work addresses critical challenges in sustainable separation processes and energy-efficient chemical production 🔋. By integrating materials science and chemical engineering, she contributes to the development of next-generation separation technologies with environmental and industrial significance 🌍.

Publication Top Noted

2025 | Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of Dongming Lignite Ethanolysis-Derived O-Rich Oil to Fatty Alcohols Over a Ni-Based Lamgaloₓ | SSRN
2024 | Chemical bond dissociation insights into organic macerals pyrolysis of Qinghua bituminous coal: Vitrinite vs inertinite | Chemical Engineering Science
2024 | Development of sulfonated (3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane membranes with thermal stability and excellent NH₃ perm-selectivity at 300 °C | Journal of Membrane Science
2024 | Effective recovery of heavy oil from tank bottom sludge and isolation of paraffins from the heavy oil | Journal of Molecular Liquids
2024 | Fabrication of 3-(trihydroxysilyl)-1-propanesulfonic acid membranes with superior affinity and selectivity for NH₃ permeation over H₂ and N₂ at 50–300 °C | Journal of Membrane Science
2024 | Green ammonia production via recycle membrane reactor: Experiment and process simulation | Chemical Engineering Journal
2024 | Synergetic Polymetallic Activation: Boosting Performance of Calcium Ferrite Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Combustion | Energy and Fuels