Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Prof. Chulsung Bae GroupMain tasks were materials development of Proton and Anion exchange membrane (PEM, AEM).Designing and synthesizing monomers and organic/polymeric materials for ion exchange membrane, developing polymers via end group functionalization, materials characterization by using NMR, IR, GPC, X-ray, DSC, TGA, DMA, UTM and Impedance meter or conductivity measurement setup. Polymer processing via non-solvent phase inversion and casting for a membrane such as ionic membrane, nanocomposite membranes, cross-linked membranes etc. Maintenance of equipment (conductivity measurement setup, DMA, IR and so on), writing quarterly reports and publications, presenting results in research network, preparing of polymer and membrane sample for collaborators, managing project team.

DTU Energy (Department of Energy Conversion and Stroage), Section for Proton ConductorsMain tasks at 4M Centre: The synthesis of organic/polymeric materials, Nano-composite PBI Membranes, Cross-linked PBI Membranes, Analysis of NMR and FT-IR for synthetic material, Polymer Characterization.- Proton conductivity: Study on acid-base chemistry- Composite/hybrid PBI membranes- Crosslinked PBI membranes- Advanced Functionalized PBI membranes

Fuel Cell Research Center, Research Assistant (Post-Doc)*Main tasks: The synthesis of organic/polymeric materials (Acid catalytic polycondensation reaction, copolymer synthesis, preparation of functionalized materials), Analysis of NMR and FT-IR for synthetic material, Polymer Characterization.- Polymeric Membrane Materials for OBIGGS - Low-temperature Water Electrolysis based on Solid Alkaline electrolyte membrane- High Temperature PEMFC and Investigation of the High-performance/High-endurance- System for Reversible Fuel Cell based on Polymer Electrolyte- Cross-linked Polymer Electrolyte Membrane

New Energy and Environment System Research Institute- PVDF Support Membranes for Improving Performance of RO Composite Membrane and MF Applications- Recycling System and Tubular Membrane for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater- Gas-Liquid Membrane Contactors System for CO2 Removal

Development of Polymeric Membrane - Flat sheet and tubular type for microfiltration and submerged filtrationMembrane System Plant Engineer - Lab., pilot and realProject: Development of Recycling System and Tubular Membrane for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater (8/2010 - 7/2011).** Technology Transfer: Manufacturing Technology of Flat Sheet type MF Membrane (6/2009) - LG Electronics Project: Development of the Fabrication System and the Polymer Solution for Improving Productivity and Production Environment – Submerged Flat Membrane (5/2009 - 6/2010). Project: Development of Multi-type Units and Suction-type Submerged Modules using by Outside-Coated Tubular Membrane (5/2005 - 4/2007). Project: Development of Manufacturing Techniques of the Next-generation Membranes and Modules for Water Purification (12/2004 - 5/2005). Project: Development of Plant Application Technique of Tubular Microfiltration Membrane (5/2004 – 2/2005). Project: A Verification Project for the Performance Evaluation of Developed Domestic Manufacturing Membranes for Water Supply (7/2003 - 12/2005). ** Construction of Production Plant: Development of Asymmetric PES Membrane using VIPS Process (Commercialization) - Determine and design the production line specification - Optimization of manufacturing process - Module design and Assembly-line construction Project: Development of Fabrication Technique of the Cross-flow Tubular Membrane and Module for the Concentration and Purification of Particulate Matter (12/2000 - 11/2002). Project: Development of Flat Sheet Membrane and MBR System for Advanced Sewage and Wastewater treatment (8/2001 - 11/2004).