Hwang, Yun Jeong

Yun Jeong Hwang is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University. Her research focuses on sustainable chemical cycles, with an emphasis on electrochemical reactions, catalyst materials, and integrated devices. Her work explores the solid-liquid interface, particularly electrode-electrolyte interfaces, to address energy and environmental challenges. Hwang's research includes electrochemical synthesis for carbon utilization, nanomaterial synthesis for electrocatalysts, and in-situ/operando electrochemical characterization to understand reaction pathways and catalyst surfaces. She is also involved in advancing scientific research through her editorial roles at journals such as Journal of Materials Chemistry A and Materials Advances.

Yun Jeong Hwang is an Associate Professor specializing in artificial photosynthesis, water splitting, photoelectrochemistry, semiconductor nanowires, and CO2 electroreduction. Their research focuses on developing efficient electrocatalysts and photoelectrodes for sustainable energy conversion. Hwang's work explores the design of nanomaterials, such as semiconductor nanowires and metal nanoparticles, to enhance catalytic activity and selectivity in CO2 reduction and water oxidation reactions. They also investigate the role of catalyst-electrolyte interfaces and charge separation mechanisms in improving the efficiency of electrochemical and photoelectrochemical systems. Their research contributes to the advancement of low-temperature CO2 conversion technologies and sustainable energy solutions.