Soyeong Jang
PhD Student
Soyeong is a dedicated Ph.D. student whose research interests encompass organic thermoelectrics, molecular doping, and solvent engineering. Her work investigates the interplay between molecular doping strategies and solvent engineering to enhance the electrical performance and morphological control of conjugated polymer systems. She has recently explored solvent-guided, phase-selective doping approaches for DPP-based polymers using Hansen solubility parameters to optimize charge carrier localization and solid-state order. Soyeong is now extending this methodology to a broader library of DPP-based conjugated polymers with tailored side chains, aiming to systematically probe solubility–structure–function relationships. Her research bridges fundamental materials chemistry with practical device engineering, contributing to the development of next-generation energy and electronic materials.
As a Ph.D. student, Soyeong is committed to understanding the nano-scale physical and chemical dynamics of solution processing for organic energy materials. Her primary goal is to identify environmentally safer solvents, replacing conventional toxic systems and contributing to greener practices in the field. Soyeong's research provides valuable insights into optimizing the performance of organic-based electronic devices through solvent engineering, offering greener alternatives for solution processing methods in the realm of organic energy materials. She earned her M.S. and B.S. in Physics from Pukyong National University in Busan, South Korea, in 2020 and 2017, respectively. With a strong educational background and a passion for sustainable research, Soyeong is poised to make significant strides in the field of organic electronics.
Education:
M.S., Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea, 2020
B.S., Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea, 2017
Awards:
Best Poster Award, Organic Semiconductors and Flexible Electronics Workshop, KAUST, Saudi Arabia, 2022
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