Joo, Sang Hoon

Professor Sang Hoon Joo is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University. His research focuses on the design of advanced materials for activating small molecule transformation reactions relevant to renewable energy conversion and commodity chemical production. He develops catalytic materials such as heteroatom-doped carbons, atomically dispersed metals, and intermetallic compounds. His work involves spectroscopy, microscopy, and theoretical calculations to characterize materials at the atomic level and explore their reactivity in catalytic reactions. Professor Joo's research aims to design new catalysts that can overcome limitations in activity and selectivity.

Sang Hoon Joo is a Professor of Chemistry at Seoul National University, specializing in Materials Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Conversion. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced nanomaterials, particularly ordered mesoporous carbons and silica, for applications in fuel cells and energy conversion. He has developed novel methods for creating nanoporous structures with high surface area and catalytic activity, including platinum and iridium-based nanocatalysts for oxygen evolution and chlorine evolution reactions. His work emphasizes the design of efficient electrocatalysts with enhanced electron transfer properties and structural stability under harsh conditions.