Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea
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🌊 Academic and Professional Background
Prof. Dr. Seong-Jong Kim has been a distinguished professor at the Division of Marine Engineering, Mokpo National Maritime University since 2003. His areas of expertise include corrosion engineering, surface science, and related disciplines. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to education and research in these fields. Actively involved in professional societies, Prof. Kim serves as Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the Korean Corrosion Science Society and as Southern Branch President and Editorial Director of the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering. His research focuses on electrochemical and tribological testing, fuel cell technologies, and the optimization of material surfaces using machine learning techniques.
📜 Professional Memberships
Prof. Kim is a dedicated member of several prominent professional societies, reflecting his commitment to advancing science and engineering. These include the Corrosion Science Society of Korea, the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering, the Korea Society of Mobility Cognitive Sensors, the Korean Society of Marine Engineering, the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety, and the Korean Welding and Joining Society.
🔬 Areas of Research
Prof. Kim’s research spans a wide range of specialized areas, focusing on innovation in material engineering and environmental sustainability. His work in corrosion and corrosion protection engineering explores methods to prevent material degradation, enhancing durability. In welding and joining engineering, he develops advanced techniques to improve structural performance. His contributions to surface coating and modification engineering focus on optimizing material properties through innovative coatings. Additionally, he conducts experiments in cavitation and erosion phenomena, including studies on solid particle collisions, liquid droplet impingement, and water jet erosion, to understand and mitigate material wear. Prof. Kim is also advancing fuel cell technologies, creating clean energy solutions that emphasize efficiency and sustainability.
Publications Top Noted📚
Optimization of the electropolishing process of titanium using Taguchi robust design and surface analysis in an eco-friendly electrolyte
Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim
Journal: Applied Surface Science
Year: 2025
Effects of oxidation treatment on electrochemical characteristics and interfacial contact resistance of CrAlN-coated metallic bipolar plates for PEMFCs
Authors: D.-H. Shin, S.-J. Kim
Journal: Applied Surface Science
Year: 2025
Effects of electropolishing and plasma ion nitriding on UNS S31603 corrosion in ship scrubber water
Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim
Journal: npj Materials Degradation
Year: 2024
Electrochemical characteristics and damage mechanism in scrubber washing water of UNS N08367 with plasma ion nitriding and electropolishing
Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim
Journal: npj Materials Degradation
Year: 2024
Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on mechanical characteristics of DLC-coating for hydrogen valves of FCEVs
Authors: D.-H. Shin, S.-J. Kim
Journal: npj Materials Degradation
Year: 2024