Insu Jeon

This fully funded PhD position at Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea, offers an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering and contribute to cutting-edge research in the development of all-gel energy storage devices. The project focuses on utilizing soft gel materials to advance the performance and fabrication of energy storage systems, with a strong emphasis on gel electrolytes and gel electrodes. The research group, led by Professor Insu Jeon, has a proven track record of publishing in top-tier journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Science, Materials Horizons, Chemical Engineering Journal, Water Research, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Progress in Materials Science, Advanced Functional Materials, and NPG Asia Materials. You can review the supervisor’s publications at Google Scholar . Applicants should demonstrate logical English writing ability and possess combined experiences or knowledge in gel electrolyte/gel electrode, polymer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The position is ideal for candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds who are passionate about innovative materials and device engineering. English proficiency is required, with minimum scores of TOEFL (CBT) 207, TOEFL (iBT) 76, TOEIC 750, TEPS 600, or IELTS 6.5. The first-year scholarship is 1,800,000 KRW per month, with the possibility of an increase based on performance and working periods. The program is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend to support your research and living expenses. The semester will commence on September 1, 2026, and the application deadline is May 1, 2026. To apply, interested students should send their Curriculum Vitae to Professor Insu Jeon at [email protected] and [email protected] . It is recommended to review the supervisor’s research profile and ensure your academic background aligns with the project requirements. For further details and to submit your application, visit the FindAPhD project page . This opportunity is ideal for motivated students seeking to advance their expertise in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, while working in a collaborative and innovative research environment at Chonnam National University.

This PhD position in the field of “All-Gel Energy Storage Devices” is offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea. The research focuses on the development of all-gel energy storage devices using soft gel materials, with an emphasis on gel electrolytes and gel electrodes. The project is led by Professor Insu Jeon, whose research group has published extensively in top journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Science, Materials Horizons, Chemical Engineering Journal, Water Research, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Progress in Materials Science, Advanced Functional Materials, and NPG Asia Materials. Applicants should have a strong interest in energy storage technologies and possess logical English writing skills. Combined experience or knowledge in gel electrolyte/gel electrode, polymer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering is highly desirable. The position requires an English proficiency score: TOEFL (CBT) 207, TOEFL (iBT) 76, TOEIC 750, TEPS 600, or IELTS 6.5. The first-year scholarship is 1,800,000 KRW per month, with the possibility of an increase based on performance and working periods. The semester will commence on September 1, 2026, and the application deadline is May 1, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to review Professor Jeon's publications for research alignment and send their Curriculum Vitae to both [email protected] and [email protected]. This opportunity is ideal for students with backgrounds in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and polymer science. The research group is internationally recognized, and the university provides a supportive environment for advanced research in energy storage devices. For further information, applicants can visit the supervisor's academic profile and the official FindAPhD project page. Ensure all application materials are submitted before the deadline and meet the English proficiency requirements.