Dr. Hyun Joong Chung

Professor

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Biography

Hyun-Joong Chung is a professor in the Department of Chemical Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta, focusing on the research of nanomaterials, nanofabrication, and biomedical engineering. He has an extensive background in developing and understanding the physical and chemical properties of elastomeric materials and has made significant contributions to studies involving jamming nanoparticles and phase-separating polymer blends. After spending four years in the display industry, particularly in developing zinc-oxide-based thin film transistors, he returned to academia to advance knowledge in stretchable bioelectronics. Recent research from his lab emphasizes soft materials, functional additives, and elastomers. His publications span several innovative projects including hydrogels, organogels, and elastomer composites. He also teaches multiple courses related to polymer science and materials characterization, contributing to the academic growth of students in engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Engineer

— Present

Samsung Display • South Korea

Worked on developing advanced display technologies and materials.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL, USA

Conducted research in polymer materials and soft robotics.

Courses

MAT E 491 - Properties Physics Functional Materials MAT E 669 - Properties Applications Functional Materials CME494/694 - Introduction Polymer Science Engineering CME482/689 - Fundamentals Polymers / Polymer Properties CME694 - Physicochemical Properties Gels Elastomers MatE211 - Characterization Materials MatE202 - Materials Science II MatE335 - Phase Transformation MatE390 - Introduction Nano Functional Materials

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management