Ph.D. Institution: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (Advisor: Jae-Suk Lee)
Princeton Postdoctoral Research:
Synthesize block and random copolymers by "living" vinyl addition polymerization of norbornene-type monomers, using Pd-based homogeneous catalysts. Investigate performance of these polymers as pervaporation membranes for butanol isolation from aqueous solutions (model fermentation broths).