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Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Christchurch

Pioneering Brain-Inspired Computing:Developed cutting-edge hardware that mimics the brain's remarkable signal dynamics. This research has the potential to revolutionize computing by mimicking the brain's efficiency in pattern recognition.Achieved a groundbreaking first: experimentally demonstrated critical avalanches in electronic devices, a phenomenon crucial for brain-like information processing.Technical Expertise and Innovation:Device Fabrication Master: Possesses exceptional skills in device fabrication, ensuring the creation of high-quality hardware for research.Data Adept: Adept at data collection and analysis, extracting valuable insights from research experiments.Software Savvy: Skilled in software development and troubleshooting, building the necessary tools to push research boundaries.Innovation Champion: Developed a novel photolithography technique for fabricating multi-contact devices, a significant advancement in the field. This innovation has the potential to be patented in New Zealand.Leadership and Mentorship:Inspiring Mentor: Effectively mentored and supervised a diverse group of students, including undergraduates, masters, and PhD candidates. This demonstrates strong people management skills and a commitment to fostering the next generation of researchers.Impactful Achievements:Published Authority: Authored 3 high-impact publications, significantly contributing to the field of brain-inspired computing.Patent Potential: Developed a novel hardware fabrication technique with patent-pending status in New Zealand.

Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea

RESEARCH FOCUS:Revolutionizing Memory Devices: Pioneered the use of Brownmillerite materials to create high-performance memory devices, addressing longstanding issues in ReRAM technology like slow switching, high energy consumption, and limited endurance. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resistive_random-access_memory)Unveiling Magnetic Mysteries: Investigated the impact of magnetic impurities on the magneto-transport properties of thin films made from strongly correlated transitional metal oxides. This research pushes the boundaries of our understanding in this exciting field.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:Device Virtuoso: Aced all aspects of device development, from meticulous fabrication and characterization to data analysis and interpretation.Pulse Laser Deposition Expert: Mastered the art of pulse laser deposition, a critical technique for crafting thin films.Team Leader Extraordinaire: Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by guiding a team of PhD students to successfully complete multiple projects within a tight timeframe.Collaboration Champion: Thrived in collaborative environments, fostering successful teamwork to achieve research goals.IMPACTFUL ACHIEVEMENTS:Publications Powerhouse: Authored 2 prestigious first-author publications and co-authored an impressive 8 publications, significantly advancing the field.Patent Powerhouse: Secured 4 patents, translating research breakthroughs into real-world applications.Communication Maestro: Effectively communicated complex scientific concepts through compelling manuscripts, presentations, and conference talks, captivating audiences both nationally and internationally.

Chonbuk National University

MAJOR PROJECTS: 1.Fabrication of electolyte materials for soild oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).2. Development of Pb-free piezoelectric materials.3. Synthesis of thermoelectric nanowires.KEY SKILLED GAINED:Material synthesis, thin film fabrication, material characterisation, electrical characterisation, project management, time management.MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:• Conducted an extensive literature search and helped my supervisor prepare a grant application for research on a new piezoelectric material which could act as an alternative to the commonly used, but toxic, lead based piezoelectric materials. The proposal was successful in attracting a one-million-dollar grant.• Applied various doping techniques to fabricate lead-free piezoelectric materials in thin film form which substantially enhanced the ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of lead-free thin films. These thin films have potential to replace the most used, but toxic, lead based piezoelectric materials for use in sensors, actuators, and transducers. The project resulted in 5 first author publications.• A morphotropic phase boundary, which plays an important role in lead-based piezoelectric ceramics was discovered in lead-free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3–Bi0.5K0.5TiO3–BaTiO3 compositions.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Material Science And Engineering, A+

Master'S Degree, Physics, A

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Physics, A