Dr. Kyung Rok Lee | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kyung Rok Lee, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea

Dr. Kyung Rok Lee is a dedicated researcher in chemical engineering, currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). With expertise in catalysis and sustainable technology, he aims to develop innovative solutions for CO2 utilization and other environmental challenges. His research spans the synthesis and analysis of catalytic systems, focusing on sustainable chemical processes.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Kyung Rok Lee completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2021) and B.S. in Chemical Engineering (2014) at Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. His doctoral research, under Prof. Jungwon Park, explored selective oxidation reactions, focusing on the electronic structure of active metals. This research contributed to pioneering methods in catalysis and sustainable chemical processes.

Experience 🏢

Since 2021, Dr. Lee has been a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology. Under Principal Researcher Dr. Kwang-Deog Jung, he has been advancing sustainable catalytic technologies, CO₂ hydrogenation, and catalyst design for commercialization. His expertise includes reactor design and scale-up studies, from lab scale to industrial applications.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Lee’s research centers on heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable solutions, including CO₂ utilization and conversion. His work encompasses developing catalytic systems, in-situ analysis to understand catalytic behavior, and theoretical modeling of catalytic properties. He is also invested in scaling lab-scale processes to industry, contributing to the commercialization of eco-friendly technologies.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Lee’s work in sustainable catalysis has been recognized within the scientific community. His innovative contributions in CO₂ hydrogenation and catalyst development have earned him nominations and accolades, marking him as a leading researcher in green technology.

Publication Top Notes 📚

Structural effect of Nitrogen/Carbon on the stability of anchored Ru catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to formate

Atomically dispersed Ru (III) on N-doped mesoporous carbon hollow spheres as catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to formate

Structural effects of nitrogen-doped titanium oxide supports on stabilization of ruthenium active species in carbon dioxide hydrogenation to formate

Sustainable synthesis of N-doped carbon to stabilize Ru species for CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid

Ordered Mesoporous Nitrogen Dope Carbon Synthesized from Aniline for Stabilization of Ruthenium Species in CO₂ Hydrogenation to Formate

Atomically dispersed Ru(III) on N-doped mesoporous carbon hollow spheres as catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to formate

Nano-casting Synthesis of Highly Active Pd-Based Catalysts for Low-Temperature CO2 Hydrogenation

Influence ofNitrogen/Carbon Structure on the Stability of Immobilized Ruthenium Catalystsfor CO2 Hydrogenation to Formate