Sung-Gyu Kang

Dr. Sung-Gyu Kang is an Assistant Professor at Gyeongsang National University's School of Materials Science and Engineering, leading the Multiscale Structural Materials Lab (MSML). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (Germany) and Seoul National University (Korea), alongside roles as a Researcher at Seoul National University and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology. His research focuses on nanomechanical instrumentation, extreme nanomechanics, and structural materials design.

Education:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (2013–2019), Seoul National University
• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (2008–2013), Seoul National University

Research Interests: Kang’s work spans advanced materials characterization, high-temperature energy materials, and nanoscale mechanical behavior. He develops novel instrumentation for extreme nanomechanical testing and explores multi-variant material systems for engineering applications.

Labs & Teams: He directs the Multiscale Structural Materials Lab (MSML), dedicated to advancing materials science through interdisciplinary research at multiple length scales.