Principal Researcher
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Dr. Hak-Joon Kim is a seasoned Principal Researcher at KIMM with a focus on environmental solutions in air purification for industries including IT manufacturing and indoor air quality.
His research primarily addresses air quality control in industrial settings and urban environments. Dr. Kim completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Information Systems at The University of Tokyo, where he developed novel technologies for fine particle removal from industrial exhaust gases and indoor air.
With over 17 years of experience at KIMM, Dr. Kim has made significant strides in advancing air cleaning technologies, particularly for applications in industrial exhausts like semiconductor manufacturing and large public spaces like subway stations. His innovations often optimize non-thermal plasma and electrostatic methods, focusing on reducing ultrafine particulate matters and harmful gases with minimal byproducts such as ozone.
His contributions to air cleaning technology have been recognized with multiple awards, including the IEEE James Melcher Award and various best paper recognitions from engineering societies. Dr. Kim has also held several leadership roles in IEEE, notably as the Chair of the Electrostatics Committee of Industry Application Society.
Dr. Kim has authored numerous articles in top-tier journals, with his recent publications focusing on innovative air purification technologies that offer efficient, low-emission solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and indoor air. His research continues to influence both the scientific community and practical applications in industry like IT manufacturing.
Dr. Kim continues to lead cutting-edge research at KIMM, focusing on scalable solutions for global air quality challenges such as air pollution and global warming. His ongoing projects aim to enhance air cleaning performance, reduce cost, and develop sustainable, environmentally friendly technologies for widespread use in exhaust gas cleaning and indoor air quality.
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