Associate Professor, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, United States
Hoyong Chung is an accomplished researcher and educator in the field of polymer science and chemistry, focusing on sustainable materials and bioorthogonal chemistry. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, he has made significant contributions to the development of biomass-based polymers and their applications in various industries.
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Education 📚
Hoyong Chung pursued his academic journey with a strong foundation:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 2014. Advisor: Newell R. Washburn.
- M.S. in Chemistry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 2011.
- B.S. in Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, South Korea, 2006.
Experience 💼
Prof. Chung’s professional experience includes:
- Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL (2021-present).
- Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL (2014-2021).
- Postdoctoral Scholar, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, with Advisor Robert H. Grubbs.
Research Interests 🔬
His research interests revolve around:
- Biomass-based polymers
- Sustainable materials
- Bioorthogonal chemistry
- Controlled CO2 capture and conversion
Publications Top Notes 📖
Here are some notable publications by Hoyong Chung:
Ghorai, S.; Chung, H. “Ionic Lignin Polymers for Controlled CO2 Capture, Release, and Conversion into High-Value Chemicals”* – Advanced Materials, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406610
Nam, C.; Chung, H.; Ridgway, J. “New Filaments from Used Disposable Face Masks as an Alternative 3D Printing Filament in the 3D Printing Industry” – Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 2024. Just Accepted
Saha, B.; Jae Hun Lee, Inchan Kwan, Chung, H. “Site-Specific Conjugation of Bottlebrush Polymer to Therapeutic Protein via Bioorthogonal Chemistry”** – Biomacromolecules, 2024. DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00359
Kim, S.; Chung, H. “Fully Biomass-based Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis and StructureProperty Relationships Study of Lignin-graft-castor oil”* – Polymer Chemistry, 2023. DOI: 10.1039/D3PY00749A
Saha, B.; Chung, H. “Uncharged sulfoxide-containing homopolymers with programmable thermoresponsive behaviours”* – Macromolecules, 2023. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01048