Shin Ho Young
Polymer / Composite Material Researcher
Summary
A polymer material researcher with over 8 years of experience in polymer composite development at Kumho Tire, specializing in high-performance rubber and polymer materials.
Gained extensive expertise and hands-on experience in polymer structure design, viscoelastic control, and filler dispersion engineering using SSBR, BR, IR, NR, EPDM, and liquid polymers (L-SBR, L-BR).
Improved wear resistance, rolling resistance, and toughness through molecular design, compounding optimization, and interfacial control.
Led eco-friendly material development projects applying bio-based and recycled raw materials, contributing to the company’s sustainability initiatives.
Overview
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9
years of professional experience
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Certification
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Language
Work History
Polymer / Composite Material Researcher
Kumho Tire
01.2017 - Current
- Polymer Material Development
Designed and developed high-performance polymer materials using SSBR, BR, IR, NR, and EPDM.
Optimized styrene/vinyl content, molecular weight (Mw), glass transition temperature (Tg), and PDI to balance toughness, viscoelasticity, and low-temperature performance.
Improved polymer chain architecture, branching density, and crosslinking behavior through precise molecular design and reaction-condition control. - Liquid Polymer Design & Viscoelastic Control
Developed liquid polymers (L-SBR, L-BR, LIR) to enhance low-temperature flexibility and processability.
Controlled molecular weight, Tg, and functional group structure (–OH, –COOH, etc.) to optimize viscosity, tackiness, and polymer–filler interaction, contributing to improved viscoelastic control and low-temperature elasticity of rubber compounds. - Compounding & Composite Design
Optimized branching structure, crosslink density, and filler dispersion to maximize the performance of polymer–filler composites.
Enhanced compound homogeneity, mechanical strength, and process stability through precise compounding design and filler network optimization. - Filler Development & Dispersion Engineering
Researched the physical and surface properties (BET, DBP, CTAB) of fillers such as silica, carbon black, and bio-fillers (CNF, bio-carbon).
Improved polymer–filler interfacial bonding and dispersion efficiency.
Developed high-dispersion silica, high-BET carbon black, and low-ash recovered carbon black (RCB) to simultaneously improve wear resistance, fuel efficiency, and sustainability. - Material Characterization & Recipe Design
Conducted material property analysis to establish optimal raw-material selection and compound formulation guidelines for tire performance targets such as wear resistance, rolling resistance, and processability. - Eco-friendly Material Development
Led development of eco-friendly materials using bio-based and recycled feedstocks.
Achieved ISCC certification and LCA compliance, strengthening sustainability and global regulatory readiness. - Material Diversification & Cost Reduction
Implemented raw-material diversification and alternative-material validation to ensure supply-chain stability and reduce manufacturing costs.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical & Biological Energy Engineering
Yonsei University
Seoul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Myongji University
Yongin, South Korea 04.2001 -
Skills
Polymer Design & Compounding (SSBR, BR, EPDM, L-SBR, L-BR)
Certification
TOEIC Speaking – Score 140 (IH), ETS (2025.10))
Timeline
Polymer / Composite Material Researcher
Kumho Tire
01.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Chemical & Biological Energy Engineering
Yonsei University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Myongji University
04.2001 -