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Postdoc Scholar Position – Synthetic Polymer Chemist
Postdoctoral Scholar Position – Synthetic Polymer Chemist
The Sustainable and Biomedical Polymers Lab (Chung Group) in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions.
Position Overview
Project 1: Design, synthesize, and characterize multifunctional, degradable, and recyclable polymers and biomedical adhesives. This work involves a fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships in bottlebrush and linear polymers.
Project 2: Synthesize biomass lignin-based sustainable polymers. Key tasks include the organic synthesis of new monomers and subsequent polymerization to create sophisticated, well-defined polymers.
Qualifications
· Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.
· Experience: Proven expertise in organic and/or polymer chemistry (monomer synthesis and polymerization). Strong background in multi-step organic synthesis.
· Familiarity with polymer physics and polymer characterization techniques (SEC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, tensile testing, rheology) is desirable. Independence, creativity, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
About the Institution
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint engineering college between Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU), offering unique benefits and research opportunities. The college boasts excellent facilities for polymers, materials, and chemistry research. The Chung Group, located on FSU's main campus, supports postdocs with ample resources for research publication and knowledge enhancement. The Chung Group's research is highly interdisciplinary, distinguishing itself as a unique polymer synthesis group within an engineering department.
Application
Interested candidates should send their full CV, including a list of publications and references, electronically to Professor Hoyong Chung at hchung@eng.famu.fsu.edu. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Chung at the same email address.
Ph.D. graduate student position
The Chung group is currently accepting a graduate student (Ph.D. in Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering). The Chung group is especially interested in candidates who have prior research experience and background in organic synthesis and polymer synthesis.
Further inquiries and a full CV should be sent electronically to Professor Hoyong Chung, hchung@eng.famu.fsu.edu.
Research Featured on FSU News
November 2024
Recent publication of Biswajit Saha and Jacob Boykin in Journal of the American Chemical Society titled "Unveiling the Architectural Impact on the Salt-Tunable Adhesion Performance and Toughness of Polyzwitterions" was featured on FSU news website.
Link to Article: https://eng.famu.fsu.edu/news/researchers-pioneer-new-adhesive-polymer-technology-using-secret-ingredient-found-your-kitchen
Dr. Chung Presents at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting in San Diego
Dr. Hoyong Chung recently delivered two presentations at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting, held from October 27-31 at the San Diego Convention Center and Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
Presentation Titles:
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"CO₂ Capturing Technology through Lignin-Based Polymers"
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"Lignin and CO₂-Based Polymers"
Dr. Chung's talks highlighted innovative approaches to polymer development for CO₂ capture and utilization, underscoring the potential of lignin-based materials in sustainable technologies.
New Publication
September 2024
Green Chemistry
"Biodegradable Polymer: From Synthesis Methods to Applications of Lignin-graft-Polyester"
Kim, Sundol; Chung, Hoyong*
Research Featured on FSU News
August 2024
Arijit Ghorai's recent publication in Advanced Materials titled "Ionic Lignin Polymers for Controlled CO2 Capture, Release, and Conversion into High-Value Chemicals" was featured on FSU news website.
New Publication
August 2024
Biomacromolecules
"Architecting Multi-compartmentalized, Giant Vesicles with Recombinant Fusion Proteins"
Shin, Jooyong; Saha, Biswajit; Chung, Hoyong; Jang, Yeongseon*
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New Publication
August 2024
Journal of the American Chemical Society
"Unveiling the Architectural Impact on the Salt-Tunable Adhesion Performance and Toughness of Polyzwitterions"
Biswajit Saha, Jacob Boykin, and Hoyong Chung
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New Publication
July 2024
Advanced Materials
"Ionic Lignin Polymers for Controlled CO2 Capture, Release, and Conversion into High-Value Chemicals"
Arijit Ghorai and Hoyong Chung
Professor Chung Delivered Multiple Invited Talks in Korea
June 2024
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Inha University, Incheon, South Korea, June 10, 2024.
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Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan, South Korea, June 4th, 2024.
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Seogang University, Seoul, South Korea, June 3rd, 2024.
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Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea, May 31st, 2024.
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Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Jeonju, South Korea, May 30th, 2024.
Professor Chung attended World Biomaterials Congress (WBC) 2024
May 2024
Research Featured on FSU News
April 2024
Arijit Ghorai's recent publication in Advanced Functional Materials titled "CO2 and Lignin-Based Sustainable Polymers with Closed-Loop Chemical Recycling" was featured on FSU news website.
Link to Article: https://m.fsu.edu/default/news/detail?feed=all_news&id=4e481700-09a6-5d38-badc-307e9a0eed15&_kgoui_bookmark=e67a4d1f-71cf-5572-b537-3a8449037630
New Publication
April 2024
Biomacromolecules
Site-Specific Conjugation of Bottlebrush Polymers to Therapeutic Protein via Bioorthogonal Chemistry
Biswajit Saha, Jae Hun Lee, Inchan Kwon, and Hoyong Chung
Biswajit and Arijit Presented at ACS Meeting in New Orleans
March 2024
Biswajit Saha presented his works at the 2024 Spring ACS meeting titled "Biodegradable Bottlebrush Polymer with Salt-Tunable Adhesion Performances" and "Sulfoxide-Containing Polymers with Programmable Thermoresponsive Behaviors"
Arijit Ghorai also presented his work titled "Development of sustainable and recyclable polymers from lignin and CO2" at the 2024 Spring ACS meeting
New Publication
March 2024
Advanced Functional Materials
CO2 and Lignin-Based Sustainable Polymers with Closed-Loop Chemical Recycling
Arijit Ghorai and Hoyong Chung
Group Presentations at POLY/PMSE Symposium
February 2024
All group members presented their research at the FAMU-FSU POLY/PMSE 3rd Annual Polymer Research Symposium.
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End of the Year Group Dinner
December 2023
As the year wraps up, the Chung group had a group dinner to celebrate the work done and look forward to the following one.
Congratulations to Dr. Minkyu Kim
November 2023
Former postdoc of the Chung Group, Dr. Minkyu Kim, has commenced a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Chemical Engineering Department at Konkuk University, South Korea. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish you all the best in your future career endeavors!
Dr. Chung Attended Multiple Invited Talks
October 2023
Dr. Chung was invited to present at a number of seminars and meetings as a speaker in Korea this month.
Invited speaker at 2023 Fall annual Meeting The Polymer Society of Korea, October 11th -14th
Invited speaker at 132nd General Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, October 25th – 27th
Invited seminar at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), October 18th
Invited seminar at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), October 20th
Invited seminar at Daegu Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), October 24th
Invited seminar at Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), October 27th
Research Featured on FSU News
September 2023
Biswajit Saha's recent publication in Macromolecules was featured on Florida State University's news website.
New Publication
July 2023
Polymer Chemistry
Fully Biomass-based Biodegradable Polymers from Lignin and Raw Castor oil: Lignin-graft-castor oil
Sundol Kim and Hoyong Chung
New Publication Highlighted on Macromolecules Cover Page
July 2023
Macromolecules
Uncharged Sulfoxide-Containing Homopolymers with Programmable Thermoresponsive Behaviors
Biswajit Saha and Hoyong Chung
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01048
Collaboration with Air Force Research Lab
July 2023
Dr. Chung and Jacob Boykin collaborated with Dr. Nepal over the summer at the Air Force Research Lab in Dayton, Ohio on the surface modification on MXenes.
New Publication
May 2023
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Osmotically Rupturing Phagosomes in Macrophages using PNIPAM Microparticles
Cheng, Wenhao; Fukuda, Masahiro; Kim, Sundol ; Liu, Yuan; Chen, Xingchi; Holmes, Christina; Li, Yan; Chung, Ho Yong; Ren, Yi; Guan, Jingjiao
Symposium at ACS National Meeting
March 2023
Dr. Chung organized a very successful symposium at the 2023 Spring ACS National Meeting this March in Indianapolis titled "Advances in Biomass-based Biodegradable Polymers". 45 total abstracts were submitted for this symposium.
Welcome Sofia Ruiz and Christian Gonzalez
Feburary 2023
The Chung group would like to welcome two new group members!
Both of these new group members are undergraduate Chemical Engineering majors in their sophomore year.
Welcome both!
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New Publication
January 2023
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Convenient Cross-Linking Control of Lignin-Based Polymers Influencing Structure–Property Relationships
Sundol Kim and Hoyong Chung
Congratulations!
December 2022
Congratulations to Sundol Kim for receiving his Ph.D.
Welcome Dr. Arijit Ghorai and Reija-Cathrin Speaks
November 2022
The Chung group would like to welcome two new group members!
Arijit Ghorai is a new postdoctoral scholar in the Chung group. He recieved his PhD Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India.
Reija-Cathrin Speaks is a new undergraduate researcher in the Chung group.
Welcome both!
Dr. Chung gave a talk at the University of Florida
October 2022
Dr. Chung was invited to give a talk at the University of Florida Department of Chemical Engineering as a part of their 2022 seminar series. The title of the talk was “Synthesis of Biomass Lignin-Based Biodegradable Polymers”.
Research on biodegradable and recyclable polymer plastics in biomedical field published on FAMU-FSU News.
September 2022
Read the article from the link below:
New Publication
August 2022
Taylor and Francis: Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A
Gallol containing adhesive polymers
DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2022.2100790
The Chung group attended and gave talks at the “ACS Fall 2022 National Meeting”.
August 2022
Presentation titles are as follows:
“Well-defined Lignin-based functional polymers” at POLY
“Synthesis of lignin-based polymers” at AGFD
“Multifunctional and Degradable Bottlebrush Adhesive Polymers” at POLY
“Precise Property control method of lignin-based polymer via crosslinking” at CELL
Dr. Chung Gave Five Invited Talks
June-July 2022
“Degradable Diaminodisulfide Polymers for Circular Economy”, Department of Chemistry, Chungbuk National University, Korea, July 7, 2022.
“Biomass Lignin-based Biodegradable Polymers for Renewable and Sustainable Plastic Use” Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daegeon, Korea, July 4, 2022.
“Sulfoxide-Based Programmable Thermoresponsive Homopolymers”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea, July 1, 2022.
“Sulfoxide-Based Programmable Thermoresponsive Homopolymers”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Korea, June 28, 2022.
“Lignin-based Biodegradable Polymers” Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan, Korea, June 22, 2022.
Dr. Chung Talk at SK Global Forum
June 2022
Dr. Chung was invited to give a talk at Santa Clara, CA at the SK Global Forum. The title of the talk was “The future of Environmentally-friendly and Sustainable plastics”.
Visit to Collaborator at Senator Kirkpatrick Marine Lab
June 2022
The Chung group went to Cedar Key to visit their collaborator Leslie Sturmer at the Senator Kirkpatrick Marine Lab and observe the current oyster farming materials and methods to continue development of their research into lignin based cover netting for oyster farming.
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Jacob Thesis Defense
April 2022
FSU Honors in the Major Defense
Jacob defended his Honors in the Major Thesis on the treatment of Keloids utilizing novel biomedical adhesives for drug delivery.
Sundol Research Presentation
April 2022
FAMU-FSU CBE Annual Research Day
Sundol presented his research "Synthesis and Characterization of Lignin-graft-poly(ethylene brassylate): a Biomass-Based Polyester with High Mechanical Properties"
New Publication
January 2022
Acta Biomaterialla
Specific Labelling of Phagosome-Derived Vesicles in Macrophages with a Membrane Dye Delivered with Microfabricated Microparticles
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3937057
Congratulations to Sundol!
New Publication
January 2022
Polymer
N-Heterocyclic Carbene Containing Homogeneous Ru Catalyst for Aqueous Atom
Transfer Radical Polymerization of Water-soluble Vinyl Monomers
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.124537
Congratulations to Sundol!
New Publication
October 2021
ACS sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Synthesis and Characterization of Lignin-graft-poly(ethylene brassylate): a Biomass-Based Polyester with High Mechanical Properties
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c04334
Congratulations to Sundol!
Dr. Chung gave multiple invited talks
July 2021
“Synthesis of Multifunctional Adhesive Polymers for Biomedical Applications”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea, July 23, 2021.
“Synthesis of Functional Adhesives and Lignin-based Biodegradable Polymers”, Pyung Hwa Oil Seal Industry Co., Ltd., Korea, July 22, 2021.
“Synthesis and applications of multifunctional adhesive polymers”, Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea, July 21, 2021.
“Biomass Lignin-based Polymers and Functional Adhesives for Battery Applications”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Korea, July 20, 2021.
“Synthesis of Functional Adhesives and Lignin-based Polymers”, Optical Convergence Technology Center, Daegu Catholic University, Korea, July 20, 2021.
“Synthesis of 100% Biomass-based Polymers Possessing Well-Defined Chemical Structures”, Department of Chemistry, Chungbuk National University, Korea, July 13, 2021.
“Development of Lignin-based Materials and Multifunctional Polymeric Adhesives for Additive Manufacturing Applications”, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Korea, July 12, 2021.
“Biomass Lignin-based Biodegradable Polymers for Minimizing Carbon Emission”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Korea, July 9, 2021.
“Development of Biomass Lignin-based Polymers for Functional Biodegradable Polymers Not Cheap Commodity Plastics”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea, July 8, 2021.
“100% Biomass-based and Biodegradable Polymers Surpassing Polyolefin for Industrial Applications”, Nano Convergence Practical Application Center, Korea, July 6, 2021.
“Synthesis and Characterizations of Multifunctional Adhesives for Biomedical Applications”, Kyungpook National University, Korea, July 5, 2021.
Our research lab moved to Dittmer building from CSL
June 2021
Our research group is highlighted in the NPR radio.
April 2021
Our lignin-based polymer research featured on FSU news and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news.
February 2021
Read Here (FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news)
Read Here (Azom.com, Materials science news website)
Read Here (Tallahassee Democrat.)
Read Here (Natural awakenings)
Read Here (Southeast produce weekly)
Cover Picture
February 2021
Our publication is selected to be featured on the inside front cover of Macromolecular Rapid Communications. Please check out our work in “Special Issue: Polymers for a Sustainable Future”.
Welcome Dr. Biswajit Saha, Chayanne Burey, and Anne Schloss
January 2021
The Chung group would like to welcome three new group members!
Biswajit Saha is a new postdoc. He received his Ph.D. from Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) in India. He will study bottlebrush polymers for adhesive applications.
Chayanne Burey is a new graduate student in Biomedical Engineering. She received her B.S. from Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. She will study polymer synthesis and structure-property relationships, focusing in biomedical adhesives.
Anne Schloss is a new undergraduate researcher from Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department in FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. She will study lignin-based sustainable polymer synthesis.
Welcome!
Promotion and Tenure
December 2020
The president of FSU approved Dr. Chung’s promotion to associate professor with tenure effective August 2021. Congratulations!
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) national meeting
November 2020
Dr. Chung Chairs “08A17 Polymer Thin Films, Confinement, and Interfaces II”. He also co-chairs “08A17 Polymer Thin Films, Confinement, and Interfaces I” and “08F03 Multifunctional Composites”. The 2020 AIChE annual meeting is virtual.
New Publication
September 2020
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
Lignin-based Solid Polymer Electrolytes: Lignin-graft-Poly(ethylene glycol)
DOI:10.1002/marc.202000428
Congratulations to Hailing!
Dr. Saha is in the spotlight of FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
April 2021
GCR Mini-Symposium
October 1st 2020 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Title : Synthesis of Biomass Lignin-Based Functional Polymer
ACS National meeting – Virtual meeting
August 2020
Dr. Chung gave a talk in PMSE Young Investigator Symposium. The talk title was “Precise Synthesis of Functional Adhesive Polymers: Chemical Functionalities and Crosslinking Effect on Properties”. All events were virtual due to COVID 19 pandemic situation. https://pmsedivision.org/2020/08/2020-pmse-young-investigator-future-faculty-social-hour-and-career-panel/
Undergrad in the Lab: Synthesis of multifunctional polymers for strong tissue adhesion and drug delivery
August 2020
New Publication
June 2020
Our manuscript, “Conjugating Micropatches to Living Cells Through Membrane Intercalation” is accepted for publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (Manuscript ID: am-2020-08503a.R1). Congratulations to Sundol and Hailing!
NSF Award.
May 2020
Prof. Chung (PI) and prof. Choogon Lee (co-PI) in FSU Biomedical Sciences have received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The proposal title is “Excellence in Research: Designing biodegradable bottlebrush polymers based on their structure-property relationships for strong tissue adhesion and drug delivery”. This award will provide $500,000 over the next three years. Thank you very much NSF!
Multidisciplinary Support (MDS) award from FSU CRC
April 2020
The Chung group receives research grant from FSU Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) regarding lignin-based biodegradable polymer research.
Thank you very much CRC!!
2020 ACS PMSE Young Investigator
March 2020
Dr. Chung was selected as a 2020 ACS PMSE Young Investigator! The award is to honor young investigator who made significant research achievements in the areas of polymer science and engineering. Dr. Chung will present his research in the PMSE Young Investigator Symposium at the Fall 2020 ACS National Meeting in San Francisco.
Invited talk at FIU
Februrary 2020
Dr. Chung gave an invited talk at Florida International University (FIU), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Miami FL on February 7th. The title of the presentation was “Biomass Lignin-based Functional Polymers: for Enhanced Sustainability and Biodegradability”
Research Grant from USDA/NIFA
December 2019
The Chung group receives research grant from USDA/NIFA (Award # 2019-70007-30368).
Thank you very much USDA/NIFA!!
Postdoc Scholar Position – Synthetic polymer chemist
May 2020
Post-doctoral scholar positions are available in the Chung’s group.
The project aims to design, synthesize, and characterize multi-functional biomedical adhesives through the fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships in bottlebrush polymers. The most important part of the project is organic synthesis of new monomers and following polymerization to prepare sophisticated and well-defined polymers.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science or a related field, and demonstrated experience in organic and/or polymer chemistry (monomer synthesis and polymerization). The candidate must be able to conduct multi-step organic synthesis with strong organic chemistry background. Familiarity with polymer physics, polymer characterization (SEC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, tensile testing, rheology, etc.) and organometallic chemistry is desirable but not an essential requirement.
Further inquiries and application materials (full CV, a list of publications, and a list of references) should be sent electronically to Professor Hoyong Chung, hchung@eng.famu.fsu.edu.
Ph.D. graduate student position
May 2020
The Chung group is currently accepting a graduate student (Ph.D. in Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering). The Chung group is especially interested in candidates who have prior research experience and background in organic synthesis and polymer synthesis.
Further inquiries and a full CV should be sent electronically to Professor Hoyong Chung, hchung@eng.famu.fsu.edu.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) national meeting
November 2020
Dr. Chung Chairs “08A17 Polymer Thin Films, Confinement, and Interfaces II”. He also co-chairs “08A17 Polymer Thin Films, Confinement, and Interfaces I” and “08F03 Multifunctional Composites”. The 2020 AIChE annual meeting is virtual.
NEW Publication
September 2020
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
Lignin-based Solid Polymer Electrolytes: Lignin-graft-Poly(ethylene glycol)
DOI:10.1002/marc.202000428
Congratulations to Hailing!
ACS National meeting – Virtual meeting
August 2020
Dr. Chung gave a talk in PMSE Young Investigator Symposium. The talk title was “Precise Synthesis of Functional Adhesive Polymers: Chemical Functionalities and Crosslinking Effect on Properties”. All events were virtual due to COVID 19 pandemic situation. https://pmsedivision.org/2020/08/2020-pmse-young-investigator-future-faculty-social-hour-and-career-panel/
NEW Publication
June 2020
Our manuscript, “Conjugating Micropatches to Living Cells Through Membrane Intercalation” is accepted for publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (Manuscript ID: am-2020-08503a.R1). Congratulations to Sundol and Hailing!
NSF Award
May 2020
Prof. Chung (PI) and prof. Choogon Lee (co-PI) in FSU Biomedical Sciences have received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The proposal title is “Excellence in Research: Designing biodegradable bottlebrush polymers based on their structure-property relationships for strong tissue adhesion and drug delivery”. This award will provide $500,000 over the next three years. Thank you very much NSF!
Multidisciplinary Support (MDS) award from FSU CRC
April 2020
The Chung group receives research grant from FSU Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) regarding lignin-based biodegradable polymer research.
Thank you very much CRC!!
2020 ACS PMSE Young Investigator
March 2020
Dr. Chung was selected as a 2020 ACS PMSE Young Investigator! The award is to honor young investigator who made significant research achievements in the areas of polymer science and engineering. Dr. Chung will present his research in the PMSE Young Investigator Symposium at the Fall 2020 ACS National Meeting in San Francisco.
Invited talk at FIU
February 2020
Dr. Chung gave an invited talk at Florida International University (FIU), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Miami FL on February 7th. The title of the presentation was “Biomass Lignin-based Functional Polymers: for Enhanced Sustainability and Biodegradability”.
Research Grant from USDA/NIFA
December 2019
The Chung group receives research grant from USDA/NIFA (Award # 2019-70007-30368).
Thank you very much USDA/NIFA!!
Nitto Denko visited our research lab at FSU
November 2019
Nitto Denko visited our research lab at FSU.
We expect our prosperous partnership!
2019 AIChE Annual Meeting
November 2019
Dr. Chung presented our recent research progress in The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) meeting at Orlando, FL. Presentation titles are “Well-defined polymer adhesives synthesis: Pendant functionalities and crosslinking effect on properties” and “Lignin-based functional polymers”.
Invited talks at PPG and Carnegie Mellon University
October 2019
Dr. Chung gave invited talks at PPG Coatings Innovation Center (Allison Park, PA) and Carnegie Mellon University. Titles of the talk were “Precisely Synthesized Functional Adhesive Polymers: From Organic Electronics to Biomedical Applications” and “Precisely Synthesized Functional Adhesive Polymers: Chemical Functionalities and Crosslinking Effect on Properties”.
NEW Publication
October 2019
Our manuscript, “Recent Progress of Glycopolymer Synthesis for Biomedical Applications” was accepted for publication in Biomaterials Science. Congratulations to Irawan!
NEW Publication
September 2019
Our manuscript, "Metal-free electrically conductive bioinspired adhesive polymers" was accepted for publication in Chemistry of Materials. Congratulations to Minkyu, Michael, Irawan and Sundol!
NEW Publication
August 2019
Our manuscript, "Lignin, a Biomass Crosslinker, in a Shape Memory Polycaprolactone Network" was accepted for publication in Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. Congratulations to Hailing, Nuverah, and Sundol!
Congratulations!
August 2019
Siyuan will start his new job as an engineer at oil company, SJ Environmental Corp. He moves to Houston TX soon. Congratulations!
Outreach
July 2019
The Chung group hosted a participatory educational program at Challenger Learning Center on July 8th and Young Scholars Program on July 3rd. These events are designed to promote local K-12 students’ excitements in STEM areas. Many thanks to staffs and collaborators at Challenger Learning Center and Young Scholars Program!
Congratulations!
June 2019
Congratulations to former postdoc Cheoljae Kim for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Chemistry at Chungbuk National University (South Korea) !!
Top 20 articles in Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry
June 2019
Hailing's paper, "Lignin-based polymers via graft copolymerization" has been recognized as a top 20 most read paper in Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. Her paper is one of 20 top downloaded articles that published between January 2017 and December 2018.
Keynote speaker at 95th Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition (FAME)
May 2019
Dr. Chung is invited to 2019 FAME as a featured keynote speaker. The title of the keynote lecture is: ''Synthesis of well-defined polymer adhesives: Effect of pendant functional groups and crosslinking on properties.''
Congratulations
April 2019
Congratulations to Siyuan for successful MS defense! His thesis title is Lignin-based Biodegradable Aliphatic Polyester.
ACS National meeting at Orlando
April 2019
Chung group attended ACS national meeting at Orlando. Sundol Kim and Dr. Chung gave a talk about “Ru catalysts for aqueous ATRP” and “Functional adhesive polymers synthesis” respectively.
Our article in the 2019 Special Collection on Biopolymers
March 2019
Our paper “Synthesis of lightly crosslinked zwitterionic polymer-based bioinspired adhesives for intestinal tissue sealing” is now part in of a Joint Special Collection on Biopolymers, available at bit.ly/wileybiopolymers19. Top Wiley journals have contributed recent papers on biopolymers to create this Special Collection. Our paper was selected as a one of six papers from Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry.
Invited talk at Lubrizol
March 2019
Dr. Chung gave an invited talk at Lubrizol in Brecksville, Ohio. The seminar was live broadcasted to all Lubrizol facilities globally. The title of the talk was: “Well-defined Functional Polymer Adhesives: New adhesive synthesis for energy storage, bioelectronics, and tissue adhesive applications”.
Planning Grant from FSU CRC
December 2018
Chung Lab receives Planning Grant from the FSU Council on Research and Creativity. Thank you, CRC
Congratulations
November 2018
Congratulations to Hailing Liu (Dissertation title: Lignin-based Polymers via Graft Copolymerization) and Irawan Pramudya (Dissertation title: Synthesis of Bioinspired Polymeric Adhesive for Finely Tunable Adhesion, Mechanical, Optical, And Electrically Conductive Properties) on their successful Ph. D. defense!
256th ACS National Meeting
August 2018
Dr. Chung attended the 256th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA as a presider of PMSE Young Investigators' Symposium!
NEW Publication
August 2018
Cheoljae's paper, "Oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Length Effect of Water-Soluble Ru-Based Olefin Metathesis Catalysts on Reactivity and Removability" has been accepted to The Journal of Organic Chemistry.
Outreach – Summer school in Challenger Learning Center
July 2018
The Chung group offered outreach class at Challenger Learning Center for elementary school students!
NEW Publication
June 2018
Irawan and Cheoljae's paper, "Synthesis and Adhesion Control of Glucose-based Bioadhesive via Strain-Promoted Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition" was accepted for publication in Polymer Chemistry. Congratulations!
Minkyu's work Highlighted on Advanced Science News
May 2018
Minkyu's paper “Synthesis of lightly crosslinked zwitterionic polymer‐based bioinspired adhesives for intestinal tissue sealing” was featured on Advanced Science News. Congratulations Minkyu!
NEW Publication
May 2018
Cheoljae's paper, "Heterogeneous Removal of Water-Soluble Ruthenium Olefin Metathesis Catalyst from Aqueous Media via Host-Guest Interaction" was accepted for publication in Journal of Visualized Experiments. Congratulations!
NEW Publication
April 2018
Minkyu's paper, “Synthesis of Lightly-Crosslinked Zwitterionic Polymer-Based Bioinspired Adhesives for Intestinal Tissue Sealing” was accepted for publication in Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry. Congratulations! Thank you for our collaborators, Prof. Choogon Lee and Prof. Wade G. Douglas, M.D.!
Chung group attended 255th ACS National Meeting
March 2018
Dr. Hoyong Chung, Dr. Cheoljae Kim, and Hailing Liu gave talks at the 255th ACS National Meeting in New Orleans. Irawan Pramudya presented a poster at the ACS national meeting.
NEW Publication
January 2018
Our manuscript "A Removable Water-Soluble Olefin Metathesis Catalyst via Host-Guest Interaction" has been accepted for publication in Organic Letters. Congratulations Cheoljae and Brian!
Give Classes in Winter school
December 2017
We taught classes in winter school at Challenger learning center. Class takers were kindergarten to 1st-year students.
NEW Publication
September 2017
Minkyu's paper, "Photo-Responsive Bio-Inspired Adhesives: Facile Control of Adhesion Strength via a Photocleavable Crosslinker" has been accepted for publication in Polymer Chemistry. Congratulations Minkyu!
Dr. Chung gave talks in ACS
August 20-24 2017
Dr. Chung gave four talks in 254th ACS National Meeting. He successfully organized a symposium "Advances in Lignin: Chemicals, Polymers, and Materials" in the ACS meeting.
NEW Publication
August 2017
Hailing's paper, "Visible-light Induced Thiol-ene Reaction on Natural Lignin" has been accepted for publication in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. Congratulations!