Mar 10, 2026
[Updates] New Students Join the MINT Lab!
We are excited to welcome new undergraduate students (명선, 서진, 혜현: 12월 29일, 세영: 1월 19일, 정규: 2월 25일, 진수: 3월 10일) to our lab! 모두들 환영합니다. 즐거운 연구실 생활 합시다!
Jan 24-30, 2026
[Updates] Kisung attends a high school student program (반도체 산업 글로벌 인재양성 프로젝트) supported by 전남교육청 and 반도체공동연구소
Kisung led and mentored students in a semiconductor training program, providing hands-on education and industry-focused lectures on semiconductor manufacturing and packaging processes.
Jan 24-30, 2026
[Updates] David visited Korea and gave a seminar at SNU
David (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) presented his new development on thermo-optic phase spectroscopy (TOPS) and its applications in materials characterization. David had a great reunion with group alumni including Kisung!
Aug 26, 2025
[Updates] Kisung started his new position at School of Materials Science and Engineering in CNU, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
He leads the MINT Lab (Materials Informatics & Theory Laboratory, 재료정보이론연구실) in Chonnam National University (CNU, 전남대학교). His group aims to advance the understanding of material properties and their applications by studying microscopic interactions to better comprehend macroscopic phenomena.
Jul 9, 2024
[News] Kisung got invited to present his work at WKSC 2025 (제2회 세계한인과학기술인 대회)
Kisung exhibited his thermoelectric materials research aims to convert wasted heat into electricity, improve energy efficiency, and contribute to building a carbon-neutral society.
Sep 26, 2023
[Updates] Kisung attended the NOMAD Workshop 2023
Enjoyed the Munch museum in Norway and freetown christiania in Denmark!
Jul 24, 2023
[Updates] Andre visited us at the NOMAD laboratory in Berlin, Germany
Andre(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) presented his research on "Excited-electron mediated defect diffusion, secondary, electrons, and problems with thermalization" and had a great reunion with Kisung!
Mar 24, 2023
[Updates] Kisung participated in TDEP School 2023 at the Linköping University Sweden
Learned about the latest developments in teperature-dependent effective potential methods for thermal properties.
Dec 13, 2022
[Updates] Kisung went to the Chrismas market in Berlin with colleagues
Had a great time enjoying the festive atmosphere, glühwein, and salmon sandwiches!
Jul 27, 2022
[Updates] Kisung visited Teufelsberg with the NOMAD group
Enjoyed the scenic views and learned about the history of the site!
Mar 31, 2022
May 3, 2021
Apr 7, 2021
[YouTube] Musical Materials Science: (Graphene) Has My Heart
[News] I-MRSEC’s Music Video for EOH ’21 Plugs Graphene, 2D Materials
1st place in the "Together We Will" Theme award for Engineering Open House, University of Illinois
Jan 22, 2021
[News] Kisung participated in Global Young Scientist Summit hosted by National Research Foundation, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore
Kisung was selected in recognition of his contributions to research on a new phase of antiferromagnetic materials and magnetocrystalline anisotropy.
Oct 23, 2020
[News] I-MRSEC Workshop Seeks to Help Researchers Improve Their Public Engagement
Kisung participated in the AAAS science communication workshop to improve his public engagement skills and develop clearer, more accessible ways to communicate materials simulation research to K–12 students and the public.
Sep 26, 2020
[Interview] About the Illinois MRSEC: Research Theme 1 (IRG1)
Kisung introduced his computational materials science research on antiferromagnetic materials as part of the Illinois Materials Research Science and Engineering Center IRG1 research theme video.
Apr 29, 2019
[News] Cena Y Ciencias Exposes Hispanic Elementary School Students to Materials Science at MRL
Kisung interacted with young visitors at the Cena y Ciencias by introducing graphene and flexible electronics through hands-on educational activities.
Mar 12, 2019
[News] I-MRSEC’s Musical Magnetism Curriculum Uses Hip Hop to Teach Science
Kisung participated in the Musical Magnetism outreach program, helping middle school students learn materials science and magnetism through interactive, multidisciplinary activities combining science, music, and communication.
Feb 27, 2019
[News] Franklin Steam Academy Students Experience Cutting-Edge Science at MRL
Kisung interacts with a Franklin STEAM Studio student who's experienceing Virtual Reality during one of the school's field trips to MRL.
Nov 20, 2018
[News] How Tweet It Is! I-MRSEC Workshop Helps Scientists Incorporate Twitter into Their Scientific Communication Repertoire
Kisung participated in an Social Media for Scientists: #Tweetyourscience workshop to explore how social media and Twitter could help him network and communicate within the scientific community in the future.
Aug 12, 2018
[News] Kisung Went To Poland For European School On Magnetism 2018
Kisung attended the European School on Magnetism 2018 in Kraków, Poland, where he studied magneto-optical effects and antiferromagnetic materials through lectures, practicals, and a poster presentation, gaining valuable experience for his future research.
Mar 15, 2016
[News] Kisung attended the Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo Final Match Public Commentary Event
Kisung attended the public commentary event for the historic final match between Lee Sedol and Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo in Seoul, witnessing firsthand a landmark moment in artificial intelligence and human-machine competition.
Mar 7, 2014
[News] Kisung joined the Power Engineering School 2014 hosted by KEPCO E&C
Kisung participated in the KEPCO E&C Power Engineering School Camp, where he gained multidisciplinary engineering and power plant field experience, collaborated with engineering students from universities across Korea, and developed a broader perspective on convergence engineering and the social responsibility of engineers.