Wonbong Choi

Dr. Wonbong Choi is a University Distinguished Research Professor at the University of North Texas with joint appointments in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on nanomaterials, energy storage systems (particularly lithium-sulfur and zinc-ion batteries), additive manufacturing of composites, and neuromorphic computing devices. He was elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2024 for his contributions to materials innovation.

Research interests span materials synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and device integration of 2D materials like MXenes and transition metal dichalcogenides. Key areas include:

• Nanomaterial design for batteries and supercapacitors
• 3D-printed sensors and structural composites
• Defect engineering for neuromorphic computing

His recent publications highlight consistent themes in MXene synthesis optimization, advanced battery architectures, and multifunctional composites. Article trends show increasing focus on in situ characterization, scalable manufacturing of nanomaterials, and AI-driven materials design.

Awards:

• Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (2024)

Collaborates with research groups at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and leads projects on lightweight composites and energy storage systems.