معرفی
Tae Jin Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Molecular Engineering at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on developing catalytic methodologies to control hydrocarbon-based reaction pathways, with a particular emphasis on biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals. He employs advanced techniques like in-situ/operando spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to study catalyst active sites and reaction mechanisms.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University (2007)
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Hong Ik University (1996)
- B.A. in Chemical Engineering, Hong Ik University (1994)
Research Interests:
- Catalyst design for biomass valorization
- Heterogeneous catalysis and solid acid catalysts
- Computational modeling of catalytic processes
- Operando characterization techniques
- Environmental catalysis for pollutant degradation
Key Projects:
His work integrates experimental and computational methods to understand complex reaction pathways. Notable contributions include the development of ceria-supported metal-oxide catalysts via one-pot chemical vapor deposition (OP-CVD) and studies on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) for catalytic applications. Collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory enhance his computational studies of catalytic systems.
Labs & Teams:
He leads a research group focused on catalytic innovation, with active projects in renewable energy and sustainable chemistry. The group collaborates with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and UC Berkeley.
