Dr. Seong Kim

Professor

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Biography

Seong Kim is a distinguished professor in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, and Chemistry at the Pennsylvania State University. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including coatings, surface science, glass science, and tribology. He specializes in cellulosic nanomaterials, exploring their applications and significance within the fields of nanotechnology and biomass catalysis. With a PhD in Chemistry from Northwestern University and post-doctoral research experience at the University of California, Seong has a robust academic background influencing his innovative work. He has received numerous honors including the Dean's Fellow title from the College of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, recognizing his contributions and leadership in engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean's Fellow

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Foreign Expert Thousand Talents Plan

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PSEAS Premier Research Award

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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  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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