Dr. Hojae Yi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hojae Yi is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. His areas of expertise encompass engineering mechanics, materials characterization, and the physical mechanical properties of agricultural biological materials. He focuses on powder mechanics, including storage, conveying, mixing, size reduction, flow, segregation, and compaction of particulate materials. His work includes mathematical and numerical modeling, simulation, and analysis of the mechanical behavior of both biological and particulate materials. Yi has extensive academic training, having earned a Ph.D. from Seoul National University in Agricultural Engineering, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the same institution. His professional experience includes serving as a Research Associate and a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Agricultural Biological Engineering Department at Pennsylvania State University, as well as holding research roles at Seoul National University.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Research Professor

2018-10-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA, U.S.A

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA, U.S.A

Engaged in research projects related to agricultural engineering.

Post Doctorate Scholar

2010-02-01 — 2010-01-01

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA, U.S.A

Focused on research and development in agricultural biological engineering.

Guest Researcher

2006-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Seoul National University • Seoul, South Korea

Conducted research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Assistant

2001-12-01 — 2003-10-01

Seoul National University • Seoul, South Korea

Assisted in computing center operations for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Visiting Scholar

2000-09-01 — 2001-08-01

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA, U.S.A

Contributed to research activities within the department.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.