Second Korean to win this award
Contributions by presenting new research direction for the aerosol sector, published over 70 papers in international journals
Selected as 'young scientist' who achieved excellent research performance
[Jul 20, 2017]
YU School of Mechanical Engineering Professor Byun Jung-hoon (38) won the 'AYASA (Asian Young Aerosol Scientist Award)’ award. This is the second time in history for a Korean to receive this award.
AYASA is an award given to young scientists (under 40 years of age) who made extraordinary research achievements in the field of aerosol (small solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, normally around 0.001 to 1.0 ㎛ and recently it has been called 'fine dusts'). Winners of the award are selected once every two years by the AARA (Asian Aerosol Research Assembly).
At the '2017 Asian Aerosol Conference' held at the Jeju International Convention Center on the 5th, Professor Byun received the AYASA award. Professor Byun said, "It is an honor to be recognized for my research. This was possible due to the various professors who encouraged me and contributed to my research."
Professor Byun published over 70 papers as the main author regarding research on aerosol in the world's best international journals and also made extraordinary research achievements in the aerosol sector such as registering dozens of patents.
In particular, he was recognized for his contributions by suggesting new research directions in the aerosol field such as the 'aerosol organic-inorganic particle production technology' for the first time in the world, 'aerosol-hydrozol phase change technology', 'aerosol photoinduction synthesis technology', and 'aerosol catalyst activation technology'.
Professor Byun said, "I received offers for various activities by 'Aerosol and Air Quality Research', which is the world leading journal of the aerosol field. I am planning to stay active in various fields for the development of research in aerosol, while preparing for my invitational thesis." He added, "I am currently researching the positive value creation of aerosol such as the biomedical and eco-energy application of aerosol. I will make more valuable research achievements through not only joint research, but also by creating a proprietary field of research in the aerosol sector."
