I have an open position for a PhD program in the Department of Wood Science at UBC

Ph.D

General Information

Fostery
English
3.3

Position Details

Ph.D
48 month
0
187 CAD
Aug 31, 2024 17 Months ago
Jan 01, 2025 13 Months ago

About the Position

I have an open position for a PhD program in the Department of Wood Science at UBC. If you're interested in - Green solvent-mediated biomass conversion- Lignin valorization- Developing sustainable biorefineries

Research Interests

  • Biomass
  • Biomass conversion
  • Fast pyrolysis
  • Biorefinery
  • Lignin chemistry

About the Professor

Bio

Dr. Kim joined the Department of Wood Science as an Assistant Professor in July 2024. Previously, he was a Principal Researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). From 2018 to 2021, he served as an Adjunct Professor at UBC, collaborating with professors and researchers across the campus. His research primarily focuses on developing sustainable biorefinery processes to maximize the conversion of biomass carbon into value-added products.

Professor's Interests
Lignin chemistry Biorefinery Fast pyrolysis Biomass conversion Biomass

Exam Requirements

IELTS
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Overall
6.5
TOEFL
Listening
22
Reading
22
Writing
21
Speaking
21
Overall
90