단국대학교

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Prof. Dr. HyungKuk Ju has taken on a new chapter in his remarkable journey as a Professor at the Department of Energy Engineering, Dankook University, a role he assumed on September 2023. With a journey spanning over 15 years, he has consistently channeled his efforts towards spearheading pioneering advancements in both low- and high-temperature electrochemical processes, delving deeply into domains that encompass cutting-edge electrochemical systems, including Ammonia synthesis, Water electrolysis cells, SOFC/SOEC, PEM, CO2 conversion, and more. Dr. Ju's profound expertise extends to the advanced Haber-Bosch process, adeptly adapting it to mild conditions to accommodate intermittent renewable electricity supply and the production of green hydrogen.

Dr. Ju had held the esteemed position of Senior Researcher at the prestigious Clean Fuel Research Laboratory within the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), where his expertise played a significant role from September 2020 onwards. Driven by an unwavering commitment to carbon neutrality, Dr. Ju has focused his intellectual energies towards the realm of low-temperature and low-pressure green ammonia synthesis. Furthermore, his passion extends to pioneering solid polymer (PEM/AEM)- and solid ceramic (PCEC/SOEC)-based electrolysis systems.

His global quest led him to Australia, where he flourished for nearly 7 years as a project leader and research scientist at CSIRO Energy. In February 2017, his designation as a Research Scientist at CSIRO marked a significant milestone. His stewardship spearheaded the development of cost-effective, high-efficiency PEM-based electrolysis cells and systems. These innovative systems aimed at producing high-pressure hydrogen to power a spectrum of applications, including distributed/off-grid power solutions, along with serving as a crucial feedstock for the production of renewable liquid fuels. Moreover, he and his team orchestrated the creation of a stand-alone oxygen generator for medical applications, a remarkable feat recognized with a technology readiness level of 5-6. Dr. Ju's leadership extended to the realm of hydrogen synthesis as he spearheaded CSIRO's Hydrogen Future Science Platform (H2 FSP) project. Focused on direct ammonia synthesis through electrochemical pathways reliant on advanced PEM/AEM cell/stack systems, closely aligned with Australia's strategic hydrogen initiatives.

Dr. Ju emerged as a pivotal contributor to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) project centered on ammonia synthesis using metal membranes, an advanced low-pressure Haber-Bosch process with a substantial funding of $2.85 million, advancing its technology readiness level to 3-4.

In February 2014 to 2016, when he embraced the role of an Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Ju emerged as a trailblazer in technologies concerning carbon and hydrocarbon-based fuel-assisted water and steam electrolysis for hydrogen generation. This groundbreaking work, with a technology readiness level of 2-3, encompassed a diverse spectrum of renewable chemical feedstocks, ranging from ethanol and methanol to sugar, seawater, wastewater, and coal. His project on fuel-assisted co-electrolysis achieved remarkable recognition, earning selection by FMG elected technologies workshop for further advancement.

In tandem with his innovative pursuits, Dr. Ju commands a robust research background, boasting a remarkable count of seven granted patents. His knowledge proved invaluable in contributing to another consequential ARENA project ($2.5 million).

학력

• [2008] 학사 광운대학교 / 환경공학과
• [2010] 석사 광주과학기술원 / 환경공학부 / 전기화학
• [2013] 박사 광주과학기술원 / 환경공학부 / 전기화학

주요경력

• 광주과학기술원 (2013-09-01)
• 광주과학기술원 (2014-01-01)
• CSIRO (2014-02-05)
• CSIRO (2017-02-06)
• 한국에너지기술연구원 (2020-09-21)

주요연구분야

[수소]
- PEM/AEM 기반 전기화학적 수소생산
- 가압 수전해 시스템 (Cell to Stack with BOP)
- 유기물 공동 전해를 통한 수소생산

[질소]
- 전기화학적 수계기반 암모니아 생산
- 다양한 N화합물로 부터 암모니아 생산
- 전기화학적 암모니아 분해를 통한 수소생산
- 새로운 형태의 하버-보슈 공정

[전기화학기반 연구개발]
- 촉매전극 계면 연구 및 소재개발
- 전기화학적 나노 물질 증착

연구업적

• 일반논문[20231229] 수송/저장용 수소 생산 확대를 위한 암모니아의 안전 위험 관리 표준 동향
• 일반논문[20231110] 탄소중립과 그린 수소에너지 전환을 위한 PEM 수전해 시스템에서 작동 전압 및 효율의 열역학적 이해
• 일반논문[20231101] BaCeO3 perovskite-incorporated Co catalyst for efficient NH3 synthesis under mild conditions
• 일반논문[20230328] Copper with an atomic-scale spacing for efficient electrocatalytic co-reduction of carbon dioxide and nitrate to urea
• 일반논문[20221121] Local Proton Source Enhanced Nitrogen Reduction on a Combined Cobalt‐Molybdenum Catalyst for Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis
• 일반논문[20220401] Selective conversion of N2 to NH3 on highly dispersed RuO2 using amphiphilic ionic liquid-anchored fibrous carbon structure
• 일반논문[20220301] Experimental and DFT studies on the equilibrium properties, kinetics, and mechanism of nitric oxide removal using metal-EDTA and ferrous thiochelates
• 일반논문[20211224] Green ammonia synthesis using CeO₂/RuO₂ nanolayers on vertical graphene catalyst via electrochemical route in alkaline electrolyte
• 일반논문[20211217] Comparison between Fe₂O₃/C and Fe₃C/Fe₂O₃/Fe/C Electrocatalysts for N₂ Reduction in an Alkaline Electrolyte
• 일반논문[20210901] Rhodium-molybdenum oxide electrocatalyst with dual active sites for electrochemical ammonia synthesis under neutral pH condition

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