Kee-Sun Sohn

Kee-Sun Sohn is a full-time Professor in the Department of Nano Technology and Advanced Materials Engineering at Sejong University, South Korea, with over 232 research publications and an h-index of 48. His work bridges computational materials science and experimental validation to develop next-generation functional materials.

Education:

• Ph.D., POSTECH (1996)
• M.S., POSTECH (1992)
• B.S., Yonsei University (1990)

Research Focus: Professor Sohn pioneers Materials Informatics and AI-driven discovery for energy and optical materials. His laboratory integrates Density Functional Theory calculations with experimental synthesis to solve critical challenges in battery technologies (including solid-state electrolytes and hybrid systems) and luminescent materials for advanced lighting. This cross-disciplinary approach accelerates materials development cycles by 3-5× compared to traditional methods.

Publication Trends: Recent 2024-2025 outputs reveal concentrated innovation in AI-optimized solid electrolytes (Na/Li systems), novel phosphor discovery through active learning, and multifunctional sensor materials. His team consistently publishes in top-tier energy and materials journals, demonstrating leadership in merging machine learning with materials characterization.

Research Leadership: Professor Sohn directs a multidisciplinary team collaborating with industry partners including Hyundai Steel Co. His group maintains active projects in crystal structure determination, materials database mining, and industrial-scale materials prototyping, with current funding supporting 12+ researchers across computational and experimental domains.