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Chul-Woo Chung (Ph.D.) Current Position: Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Pukyong National University, Republic of Korea |
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Academic Background:
○ B.E. Bachelor of Science in engineering, Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University, 1998.02
○ M.E. Master of Science in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University, 2000.02,
Thesis title: The Frost Resistance of Concrete Incorporating High Volumes of Fly Ash○ M.S. Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2004.05,
Thesis title: Effect of Premature Stiffening and Its Relationship to Flow Behavior of Cement Paste○ Ph.D. Philosophy of Doctor, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2010.05,
Dissertation title: Ultrasonic Wave Reflection Measurements on Stiffening and Setting of Cement PasteJob History:
○ Post-doctoral Research Associate, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana
Champaign, 2010.06-2010.07○ Post-doctoral Research Associate, Radiological Materials and Technology Development group, Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory, 2010.08-2011.01○ Scientist/Cement Chemist, Radiological Materials and Technology Development Group, Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory, 2011.02-2012.08○ Assistant Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Pukyong National University, 2012.09-
2017.08Areas of Technical Expertise:
○ Chemistry of cementitious materials; reaction kinetics (control of heat of hydration), the roles of existing components (both original components and additives such as pozzolanic materials, any chemical solutions [salts], or dispersing agents [rheological modifiers) on hydration
○ Characterization and control of: stiffening, hardening, microstructure and strength development of cementitious materials
○ Characterization and control of: flow behavior of cementitious materials (rheology, ultrasonic wave reflection) including abnormal stiffening
○ Phase characterization and microstructural analysis on cementitious materials (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermal analysis, etc.)
○ Analysis and characterization of environmental impact on durability (temperature, freezing, leaching, severe nuclear environment, etc.) associated with mechanical and chemical degradation of cementitious materials
○ Correlation of processing parameters and reaction kinetics on cementitious microstructures and subsequent impact on mechanical properties and performance.
Research Interests:
○ Hydration of Material
○ Environment Friendly Materials (Recycling, Binders, Aggregates, Fillers, etc.) and Pozzolanic Materials
○ Contribution of Construction Materials for CO2 emission (belite cement, CO2 resistant cement for geologic sequestration of CO2, mineralization of atmospheric CO2, etc.)
○ Flow Behavior of Materials (Rheology) with respect to set and stiffening of cementitious materials
○ Microstructure and Durability of Materials
○ Immobilization of Radioactive Wastes Using Cement Based Materials (e.g. low level nuclear waste)
○ Performance of Cement Based Materials under Nuclear Environment (role of borosilicate on neutron shielding and protection of microstructure under highly radioactive condition)
○ Other types of inorganic construction materials (e.g. gypsum board, calcium phosphate cement, etc.)
○ Functional nano-materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, etc.