Dr. Byung-Hyun Shin | Material science | Best Paper Award
Dr. Byung-Hyun Shin | Material science | Senior Research Engineer at Pohang Institute of Materials Industry Advancement | South Korea
Dr. Byung-Hyun Shin is a distinguished materials scientist whose work focuses on corrosion science, microstructural evolution, and electrochemical behavior of stainless steels and high-performance alloys, particularly super duplex stainless steels used in advanced industrial and energy applications. Throughout his academic development, Dr. Shin pursued rigorous training in materials science and metallurgical engineering, building a strong foundation in physical metallurgy, heat treatment, corrosion engineering, and alloy design. His professional career spans research roles in academia, industry-collaborative institutes, and specialized materials laboratories where he has contributed to the development of high-corrosion-resistant materials for marine, chemical, and battery-related environments. Dr. Shin’s research interests center on the relationships between microstructure, heat-treatment conditions, electrochemical behavior, and pitting corrosion mechanisms in duplex and super duplex stainless steels, with additional investigations into high-entropy alloys and electroless nickel-plated systems for lithium-ion battery applications. His research skills include advanced electrochemical testing, microstructural characterization, solution annealing optimization, high-temperature treatment evaluation, passivation analysis, and corrosion performance assessment in chloride environments. He is also proficient in welding metallurgy, secondary-phase analysis, and plating behavior studies, enabling him to address both fundamental and application-driven materials challenges. Over his career, Dr. Shin has accumulated numerous achievements, including an h-index of 10 and over 276 citations, reflecting the influence and visibility of his scientific contributions across materials research communities. His award-worthy accomplishments include pioneering studies on pitting corrosion mitigation, innovative nickel-plating approaches for battery applications, and valuable insights into microstructural control of high-performance alloys. Through collaborations with leading scientists and institutions, Dr. Shin has continuously advanced the understanding of corrosion-resistant materials and their practical implementation in demanding industrial settings. In conclusion, Dr. Byung-Hyun Shin stands as a highly accomplished researcher whose integrated expertise in corrosion science, heat treatment, and microstructural engineering has contributed substantially to the development of durable and high-performance stainless-steel systems, and his ongoing work continues to support technological advancements in energy storage, marine engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
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Featured Publications:
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The effect of surface roughness on re-passivation and pitting corrosion of super duplex stainless steel UNS S 32760. (2023). Citation count: 37.
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Effect of cooling rate after heat treatment on pitting corrosion of super duplex stainless steel UNS S 32750. (2018). Citation count: 34.
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Microstructure and corrosion performance of high-entropy alloy and austenite and super duplex stainless steels in 3.5% NaCl solution. (2023). Citation count: 25.
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Precipitation condition and effect of volume fraction on corrosion properties of secondary phase on casted super-duplex stainless steel UNS S32750. (2019). Citation count: 21.
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Effect of post-weld heat treatment on the corrosion behavior of resistance spot welded super duplex stainless UNS S 32750. (2019). Citation count: 20.