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KIST Strengthens Clean Hydrogen Research with Appointment of Dr. Suk Woo Nam and Prof. Kwan Young Lee (Sept. 2, 2024)
- Date : 2024-09-04
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KIST Strengthens Clean Hydrogen Research with the Appointment of Dr. Suk Woo Nam and Prof. Kwan Young Lee
KIST (President: Sang Rok Oh) has announced the appointment of Dr. Suk Woo Nam and Prof. Kwan Young Lee to the KIST Clean Hydrogen Institute.
Dr. Nam is a leading researcher in the fields of fuel cells and chemical hydrogen storage. He has made significant contributions to advancing high-temperature fuel cell technology and developing foundational technologies for hydrogen storage and extraction at KIST. His exceptional research capabilities have been recognized with the bestowing of the prestigious Order of Science and Technology Merit, the Ungbi (Great Achievement) Medal.
Prof. Kwan-Young Lee is an expert not only in chemical hydrogen storage, such as Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs), but also in bioenergy and environmental catalysis. He is well-known for his work in catalyst development for biomass conversion and designing direct synthesis catalysts for hydrogen peroxide in collaboration with KIST researchers. Prof. Lee has served as Dean of the Graduate School and Vice President for Research at Korea University, and has published over 350 papers in SCI(E)-indexed international journals. His outstanding contributions to science have earned him the Order of Science and Technology Merit, the Doyak (Leap) Medal.
The expertise of Dr. Nam and Prof. Lee in hydrogen storage, extraction, and utilization is expected to significantly enhance the research capabilities of KIST's Clean Hydrogen Institute. Their appointments will accelerate KIST's efforts to innovate in clean hydrogen technology and transition towards mission-oriented R&D.
Dr. Nam expressed his vision, stating, "As the Project Manager (PM) of the Clean Hydrogen Institute, I plan to define KIST’s unique mission, assemble a specialized research team, and conduct demonstration studies from the end user's perspective to deliver tangible results that resonate with the public."
Prof. Lee emphasized his commitment to global excellence, saying, "I will leverage KIST's internal capabilities to conduct world-class research in the hydrogen energy field."
President Oh of KIST commented, "We are honored to welcome Dr. Suk Woo Nam and Prof. Kwan Young Lee to strengthen the research capabilities of our Clean Hydrogen Institute. We anticipate that their expertise will enable KIST to achieve world-class results in the field of clean hydrogen research."
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