Kyeongjae Cho

Dr. Kyeongjae Cho is a Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on computational modeling of nanomaterials for renewable energy and nanoelectronics applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (1994) and degrees from Seoul National University (B.S. 1986, M.S. 1988).

His research interests span nanomaterials for energy storage/conversion (e.g., graphene, semiconductor nanowires), high-k gate stack technology for semiconductor devices, and atomistic simulations of material interfaces. Key contributions include studies on lithium-ion battery electrolytes, thermal transport in graphene, and semiconductor surface oxidation mechanisms.

Recent work includes groundbreaking studies in Advanced Materials (manganese-sodium ion batteries) and Nature Energy (lithium-air battery catalysts). His team’s discoveries address critical challenges in battery longevity, semiconductor scaling, and renewable energy systems.

Professional highlights include collaborations with global institutions and industry partners, with publications in Nature Materials, Nature Energy, and Science. Research focuses on bridging computational theory with experimental validation to advance next-generation energy and electronic technologies.