Professor
Prof. Mincheol Chang
Professor Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
CNU (Chonnam National University)
Energy & Electronics Materials Laboratory
Phone : 062-530-1771
Email : mchang35@chonnam.ac.kr
Education
2009-2014
2004-2006
1997-2004
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Thesis Title: Processing Parameter Effects on the Molecular Ordering and Charge Transport of Poly(3-hexylthiophene) Thin Films
Research Advisor: Prof. Elsa Reichmanis
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Thesis Title: Fabrication of Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiothene) Nanomaterials and Their Application to Chemical Sensors
Research Advisor: Prof. Jyongsik Jang
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
Employment Experience
2022-present
2019-2022
2016-2019
2015-2016
2014-2015
2008-2009
2007-2007
2006-2007
Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Professor, School of Polymer Science and Engineering.
Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Associate Professor, School of Polymer Science and Engineering.
Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Assistant Professor, School of Polymer Science and Engineering.
Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Chemistry.
Research Advisor: Prof. Eilaf Egap
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Research Advisor: Prof. Elsa Reichmanis
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon, South Korea. Research Scientist, Division of Advanced Materials.
LG Chem. Tech Center, LG Chemical Co. Ltd., Daejeon, South Korea. Research Scientist, Division of Advanced Materials.
LG Chem. Research Park, LG Chemical Co. Ltd., Daejeon, South Korea. Research Scientist, Division of Functional Polymers.
Research and Professional Skills
2015-2016
2014-2015
2009-2014
2008-2009
2006-2007
2004-2006
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Postdoctoral Research with Prof. Eilaf Egap
Developed new strategies to improve macroscopic molecular ordering of conjugated polymers.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Postdoctoral Research with Prof. Elsa Reichmanis
Developed new organic/inorganic hybrid electrodes for energy storage devices.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Doctoral Research with Prof. Elsa Reichmanis.
Experienced with device processing for organic transistors and organic photovoltaics. Developed new strategies to enhance molecular ordering of conjugated organic polymer chains in the solid state for improved optical and electrical properties for opto-electronic devices. Investigated the effect of solvent properties, i.e., solubility, boiling point, and polarity, on the morphology and optical and electrical properties of conjugated polymer thin films. Fabricated metal-conjugated polymer core-shell nanostructured materials using chemical oxidation polymerization and studied their chemical stability. Synthesized inorganic nanoparticles using sol-gel chemistry and hydrothermal/solvothermal methods.
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon, South Korea, Research Scientist
Fabricated conducting polymer nanoparticles via microemulsion polymerization; enhanced dielectric properties of polyimide matrices through nanocomposite preparation.
LG Chemical Co. Ltd., Daejeon, South Korea, Research Scientist
Developed formulations of rubber toughened plastic with halogen-free flame retardancy and evaluated polymer resin flame retardancy. Developed high-gloss and scratch-resistance plastic formulations. Experienced with polymer compounding and processing via extrusion and injection. Evaluated thermal and mechanical properties of polymer resins. Acquired 6 Sigma Green Belt Certificate in 2006 within LG Chemical Co. Ltd.
Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea, Master’s Research with Prof. Jyongsik Jang
Fabricated various conducting polymer nanomaterials such as polyaniline nanorods, polypyrrole spheres and nanotubes, and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanorods and nanotubes via microemulsion polymerization. Developed chemical sensors to detect acids, bases, and organic volatile solvent vapors using the conducting polymer nanomaterials.
Honors and Awards
2009-2014
2009-2013
2007
2005-2005
2004
2003
Teaching & Research Assistant Fellowship, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Scholarship, Dong-Baek Scholarship Foundation, Haenam-gun, South Korea
Best Master Thesis Award, The Polymer Society of Korea
2006 LG Chem. R&D Award, LG Chem. Co. Ltd., South Korea
LG Chem. Fellowship, LG Chemical Co. Ltd., South Korea
Summa Cum Laude, Chonnam National University, South Korea
Honor Student Award, Chonnam National University, South Korea