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Pyunghwa Kim

Research Scientist Extractive Metallurgy
203, 15, Daejong-ro 295, Jung-gu, Daejeon, S. Korea,S. Korea

Summary

Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in extractive metallurgy encompassing zero-carbon emission and by-product recycling techniques. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 5+ years of experience in research. Also, a reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

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2
Languages
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Researcher

Korea Strategic Materials Technology
Daejeon, S. Korea
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Pursued advancements in extractive metallurgy by developing new methods encompassing zero-carbon emission and by-product recycling techniques.
  • Led 3 research projects from conception to execution while reducing environmental problems through materials and equipment design.
  • Completed 3 research projects by deadline and under budget for company-wide initiatives.
  • Wrote 2 patents and research reports, reviews and summaries regarding extractive metallurgical methods.
  • Maintained 30+ research materials, 7+ equipment and facilities in good working order.
  • Collaborated with staff and team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals.

Commissioned Officer

Republic of Korea Army
DMZ, S. Korea
03.2010 - 06.2012

As a platoon leader(2nd Lt.) & liaison officer(1st Lt.):

  • Advised battalion CO and brigade staff members on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
  • Collected, analyzed, and utilized 350+ data and feedback to identify opportunities and improve relationship between army units of different branch.
  • Looked after 75+ weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
  • Supervised more than $90k in high-value equipment, maintaining zero-loss record for more than 2 years.
  • Collaborated and communicated successfully with 11+ non- military entities.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering

Norwegian University Of Science And Technology
Trondheim, Norway
09.2015 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering

Norwegian University Of Science And Technology
Trondheim, Norway
09.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering

University Of Seoul
Seoul, S. Korea
03.2006 - 02.2010

Skills

    Proposal development

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Research Interests

  • Green technology development in extractive metallurgical processes: Zero-carbon, non-toxic and recyclable by-products
  • Extractive metallurgy of refractory metals including group 4, 5 and 6 metals: Titanium, Zirconium, Hafnium, Niobium and etc.
  • Thermodynamics of alloy and slag systems in metallurgical processes
  • Reaction kinetics and mechanisms in extractive metallurgical processes
  • Extractive/Process metallurgy; Pyrometallurgy, metallothermic reduction systems
  • High-temperature inorganic chemistry
  • Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) process
  • Use of natural gas in metallurgy
  • Synthesis of ores, alloys and oxides

Timeline

Senior Researcher

Korea Strategic Materials Technology
04.2020 - 04.2021

Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering

Norwegian University Of Science And Technology
09.2015 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering

Norwegian University Of Science And Technology
09.2013 - 06.2015

Commissioned Officer

Republic of Korea Army
03.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering

University Of Seoul
03.2006 - 02.2010
Pyunghwa KimResearch Scientist Extractive Metallurgy