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Hyowon Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on strongly correlated materials using computational methods such as Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Dynamical Mean Field Theory (DMFT). He earned his BS in Physics from Pohang University of Science and Technology (2004) and his PhD in Physics from Rutgers University (2011). His work addresses electronic properties like metal-insulator transitions, superconductivity, and topological phases, with applications in material design for advanced technologies.
Research interests include computational modeling of correlated materials, development of the open-source DMFTwDFT code, and studying phenomena such as charge density waves and oxygen vacancy effects. His interdisciplinary efforts extend to postharvest physiology, exploring metabolic and storage-related mechanisms in fruits like kiwifruit and onions. These studies combine metabolomics, transcriptomics, and lipidomics to understand storage-induced disorders and optimize preservation techniques.
Key contributions include theoretical advancements in nickelates, hydrides, and transition metal oxides, alongside practical applications in food science. His computational tools bridge theory and experiment, enabling insights into material behavior under varying conditions like pressure, doping, and strain.
