People
Meet the researchers and students of the Advanced Electron Microscopy Laboratory.
Principal Investigator
변영운|Young-Woon Byeon
Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist at KIST
I lead the Advanced Electron Microscopy Laboratory (AEML) at the Advanced Analysis and Data Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).
I believe that good research ultimately begins with good questions. Especially when experimental results turn out differently than expected, I think the more important clues are hidden within them. Rather than viewing such discrepancies as mere errors or failures, I choose to embrace them as a process of discovering new questions toward a deeper understanding of materials.
More than acquiring better instruments in themselves, my central research goal is to use those instruments to understand the structure and properties of materials at a more fundamental level.
I believe that good research ultimately begins with good questions. Especially when experimental results turn out differently than expected, I think the more important clues are hidden within them. Rather than viewing such discrepancies as mere errors or failures, I choose to embrace them as a process of discovering new questions toward a deeper understanding of materials.
More than acquiring better instruments in themselves, my central research goal is to use those instruments to understand the structure and properties of materials at a more fundamental level.
Research In-situ/operando TEM, 4D-STEM, cryogenic TEM, correlative analysis, AI/ML for electron microscopy
Interests Vibe Coding, Coffee, BBQ/Grilling
Postdoctoral Researchers
김창인|Changin Kim
Ph.D. in Chemistry · KAIST
Research Advanced 4D-STEM analysis
Interests Travel, running, tennis
Fun fact Stare into an electron microscope long enough, and you start to develop a 'third eye' — one that sees what was never visible before. 👁️
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"Using cryo-4D-STEM/EELS-based advanced analysis techniques, I explore the interfacial degradation mechanisms of lithium-sulfide all-solid-state batteries."
Undergraduates
강태현|TaeHyeon Kang
University of Seoul
Research AI-assisted EM analysis
Interests Home training, gaming with family, listening to music
Fun fact When running image analysis, my computer slows to a crawl — I literally clasp my hands and pray for it to finish.
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"I believe that continuous learning is the key to broadening one's perspective!"
최민영|Minyoung Choi
Kyung Hee University
Research Degradation analysis of high-Ni cathode materials via SEM/IMS
Interests Weight training, restaurant hopping, traveling
Fun fact Don't let the looks fool you — I'm a serious foodie.
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"No matter how far AI advances, I'll be the researcher who knows the SEM better."
Alumni
| Name | Degree | Position | Period | Current Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 곽성훈 | Sunghun Kwak | B.S. | Research Assistant | 2024.06 - 2025.06 | M.S. course at Hanyang Univ. |
| 김대현 | Dae-Hyeon Kim | B.S. | Undergraduate Intern | 2024.06 - 2024.12 | (주)피앤티머티리얼즈 |
| 김해나 | Haena Kim | M.S. | Research Assistant | 2024.09 - 2025.06 | - |
| 김희원 | Hee Won Kim | M.S. | Research Assistant | 2024.11 - 2025.12 | Bruker Korea Co., Ltd. |
| 이동규 | Dong Gyu Lee | B.S. | Undergraduate Intern | 2025.06 - 2025.12 | M.S. course at Energy Storage Research Center, KIST |
| 허정우 | Jung Woo Heo | B.S. | Undergraduate Intern | 2025.07 - 2025.12 | M.S. course at KU-KIST |
| 박형빈 | Hyungbin Park | B.S. | Research Assistant | 2025.07 - 2026.01 | - |