Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim is a distinguished materials scientist born in 1959 in Gapyung, South Korea π°π·. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Ceramics from RWTH Aachen University, Germany π©πͺ, and has dedicated his career to thermal shock-resistant ceramics, carbon nanotubes, and renewable energy materials π¬βοΈ. With over 250 publications and leadership roles in top institutes like PAIM and CATIC, he has made significant contributions to high-temperature ceramics and nano-composites π‘οΈπ§ͺ. After retiring from Hanseo University, he joined GMIT in 2025, continuing his impact on advanced material research and academic mentorship ππ.
Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM, Research Innovation Center/GMIT, South Korea
Profile
Education π
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has a distinguished educational background in materials science and engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 1985 from the Department of Inorganic Material Science and Engineering at Myong Ji University π. He furthered his studies with a Master’s degree in 1987 from the same field at Han Yang University π. In 1992, Prof. Kim earned his Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in Materials Science and Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany ππ. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions, showcasing his expertise in material science, particularly in inorganic materials π οΈπ¬.
Experience π’
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has over three decades of experience in materials science and engineering ππ¬. He served as a Professor at Hanseo University (1994β2024) and is currently a Visiting Professor at GMIT π. His international roles include Invited Professor at ETH Zurich π¨π and Technical Advisor for Mann & Hummel GmbH π©πͺ and Wonjin World Wide π. He led research at Seoul National University of Education and held directorships at PAIM, CATIC, and BIEMT π§ͺπ’. With early research roots at RWTH Aachen, his career reflects a strong blend of academic leadership and global industrial collaboration π.
Awards π
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has received numerous prestigious academic and scientific awards recognizing his excellence in materials science, ceramics, and research leadership π π¬. His accolades include the Korea Presidential Award (2024), Forest Academic Award (2024), and multiple Best Paper Awards from international conferences like CIM, IUMRS-ICA, and the Korean Engineering Ceramics Society π§ͺπ. He was honored by the Chinese Ceramic Society, the Korean Association of Crystal Growth, and received the Marquis Whoβs Who Award twice π. Additionally, he earned the Chosun Literature Poet Award (2012), showcasing his intellectual breadth across science and literature βοΈ.
Book Contributions π
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim is both a prolific scientist and a literary author π. He authored key high school textbooks on ceramics, including βManufacture of Ceramicsβ (1996), βSintering of Ceramicsβ (1997), and βNew Ceramicsβ (2001), published by The Ministry of Education in South Korea ππ¬. In parallel with his scientific achievements, he has published several poetry collections, such as βSpinning Lineβ (2012), βLoss of Gravityβ (2015), βGeometric Solitudeβ (2017), and βTraces of Asymmetryβ (recent), which explore deep themes of existence and the human experience ποΈπ«. His dual expertise bridges science and art with intellectual elegance.
Research Focus π¬
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kimβs research spans a wide spectrum of advanced inorganic materials and engineering ceramics π¬ποΈ. His work includes colloidal chemistry, microporous ceramics via direct forming, and the synthesis of zeolites for environmental and industrial applications βοΈπ§±. He has pioneered methods for growing carbon nanotubes using templates to create efficient nano-filters π«οΈπ‘. His expertise in high-temperature structural ceramics, especially those with thermal shock resistance, extends to developing ultra-low or negative thermal expansion materials based on AlβTiOβ and cordierite π‘οΈπ οΈ. He also advances ceramics for semiconductor packaging, bridging materials science with cutting-edge electronics π»βοΈ
Patents
Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim holds over 20 patents in the field of advanced ceramics, nanomaterials, and bioceramics, demonstrating his commitment to applied innovation π§ͺπ οΈ. His patented technologies include methods for producing zeolites, porous ceramics, and carbon nanotubes using hydrothermal and direct forming techniques ππ§±. Applications range from liquid crystal components for LCDs, optical lenses, and nano-filters to 3D-printed bioceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration and dental uses π¦΄π¦·. These inventions reflect his deep understanding of functional materials, scalable processing, and cutting-edge manufacturing, with significant impact on electronics, biomedical, and environmental technologies ππ¬.
Publications π
Synthesis of AlON powders through a polymerization template approach by spark plasma sintering
βοΈ Authors: Z. Ding, W. Zheng, F. Chen, Y. Han, J. Kim
π Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023
π₯ Theme: AlON ceramics, spark plasma sintering, template synthesis
The effect of ceramic fiber on the rheological and mechanical properties of porous AlβOβ ceramics
βοΈ Authors: K.N. Fatema, H. Lim, J. Hong, K. Lee, I. Kim, Ikjin
π Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023
βοΈ Theme: Fiber-reinforced ceramics, porosity, mechanical strength
Heavy metal removal using carbon nanotube-biomorphic filters
βοΈ Authors: J. Park, M. Suh, I. Kim, Ikjin
π Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2022
π§ Theme: Water purification, carbon nanotubes, biomorphic filters
Carbon nanotube filter for heavy metal ion adsorption
βοΈ Authors: I. Kim, W. Zhao, J. Park, Z. Meng
π Journal: Ceramics International, 2021
π§² Theme: CNT filters, environmental remediation, adsorption
Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on silicalite-1-coated biomorphic materials
βοΈ Authors: J. Park, Y. Han, I. Kim, Ikjin
π Journal: Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society, 2021
𧬠Theme: Biomorphic templating, CNT synthesis, nanomaterials
Effect of metal catalyst on synthesis of carbon nanotube onto biomorphic materials
βοΈ Authors: J. Park, Y. Choi, I. Kim, Ikjin
π Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2021
π© Theme: CNT growth, catalysis, template engineering
Preparation of high-temperature active zirconium boride powders via precursor route and microwave sintering
βοΈ Authors: Z. Ding, X. Huang, W. Liu, I. Kim, Ikjin, Y. Han
π Journal: Advances in Applied Ceramics, 2021
π₯ Theme: ZrBβ synthesis, high-temp ceramics, sintering techniques