🎓 Education
Prof. Hyun Kyoung Yang earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Pukyong National University 🏛️ in February 2010, specializing in nanomaterials and optoelectronics 🔬. His doctoral research focused on advanced phosphor materials for LED applications, contributing to energy-efficient lighting technologies 💡. During his Ph.D. studies, he mastered various synthesis techniques, including solid-state reactions, solvothermal processing, and pulsed laser deposition, enhancing the performance and durability of LED phosphors ⚡. His strong academic foundation and expertise in material science and photonics have paved the way for groundbreaking innovations in LED and composite materials 🚀.
👨🏫 Experience
Prof. Hyun Kyoung Yang is a distinguished academic leader and researcher in composite materials, LED technology, and nanomaterials ⚡. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Liberal Arts Education and Vice Director of External Affairs at Pukyong National University (2024–Present) 🏛️. Since 2019, he has been a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronics, and Software Engineering 🎓. Previously, he was a Professor in LED Convergence Engineering (2014–2019) and a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (2012–2014) 🔍. His expertise in material science and energy-efficient technologies continues to drive groundbreaking innovations 🚀.
🔬 Research Focus
Prof. Hyun Kyoung Yang is a leading researcher in composite materials, LED technology, and nanomaterials ⚡. His research focuses on developing high-performance materials for LED applications, heat-sink systems, and foaming materials 🔥. He specializes in phosphors, phosphors in glass (PIG), and thermal interface materials, enhancing LED lighting efficiency and durability 💡. His expertise includes the preparation and characterization of nanomaterials, carbon dots, thin films, and ceramic phosphors using advanced synthesis methods, such as solid-state reactions, high-energy ball milling, solvothermal processing, pulsed laser deposition, and RF-DC sputtering 🏗️. His work drives innovation in optoelectronics and energy-efficient lighting systems 🚀.
📄 Publications
Color Tunable Carbon Quantum Dots from Wasted Paper by Different Solvents for Anti-Counterfeiting and Fluorescent Flexible Film 🏷️💡
👨🏫 Authors: SJ Park, JY Park, JW Chung, HK Yang, BK Moon, SS Yi
📖 Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal 🏛️
📊 Citations: 149 (2020)
Photoluminescence Properties of CeO₂:Eu³⁺ Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Sol-Gel Method 🌟🔬
👨🏫 Authors: L Li, HK Yang, BK Moon, Z Fu, C Guo, JH Jeong, SS Yi, K Jang, HS Lee
📖 Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 🏛️
📊 Citations: 145 (2009)
Preparation and Luminescent Properties of Phosphor MGd₂(MoO₄)₄:Eu³⁺ (M= Ca, Sr, and Ba) ✨🔍
👨🏫 Authors: C Guo, HK Yang, JH Jeong
📖 Journal: Journal of Luminescence 🏛️
📊 Citations: 140 (2010)
Characterization and Photoluminescent Enhancement of Li⁺ Corporation Effect on CaWO₄:Eu³⁺ Phosphor 🔆⚡
👨🏫 Authors: Y Chen, HK Yang, SW Park, BK Moon, BC Choi, JH Jeong, KH Kim
📖 Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds 🏛️
📊 Citations: 127 (2012)
Ultraviolet to Blue Blocking and Wavelength Convertible Films Using Carbon Dots for Interrupting Eye Damage Caused by General Lighting 👀💡
👨🏫 Authors: SJ Park, HK Yang, BK Moon
📖 Journal: Nano Energy 🏛️
📊 Citations: 98 (2019)
Crystal Structure, Electronic Structure, and Optical and Photoluminescence Properties of Eu(III) Ion-Doped Lu₆Mo(W)O₁₂ 🏗️🌟
👨🏫 Authors: H Li, HK Yang, BK Moon, BC Choi, JH Jeong, K Jang, HS Lee, SS Yi
📖 Journal: Inorganic Chemistry 🏛️
📊 Citations: 94 (2011)
Prof. Hyun Kyoung Yang’s pioneering research in phosphors, nanomaterials, and LED applications has significantly advanced photonic and optoelectronic technologies 🚀. His highly cited publications underscore his global impact on material science and energy-efficient lighting systems 🔬💡.