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Welcome to Nano EnC Lab!

Nano EnC Lab. is a Laboratory in the Materials Science & Engineering at Ajou University.

Our research is directed to engineering new, inexpensive, and solution-processable nanomaterials and implementing them into high performance energy storage/conversion & catalysis devices. We are especially driven by the goal of inexpensive solar energy conversion. We focus on materials systems with sufficient earth abundance and environmental compatibility, and we employ techniques that are highly scalable and economically feasible. 
The approaches are multidisciplinary, involving expertise and knowledge in materials science, chemistry, physics, optoelectronics and electrochemistry...

Our researches

Open positions

Open Position: Post-doctoral Researcher in Computational Catalysis
 - We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Post-doctoral Researcher specialized in theoretical catalysis and materials design.
  • Key Responsibilities
- Theoretical Research: Catalyst design and reaction mechanism studies using computational methods.
- Reaction Modeling: Investigating reaction kinetics and surface phenomena at the atomic level.
  • Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Strong background in DFT calculations and computational chemistry.
- Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Appointment Details
- Start Date: Anytime after March 2026 (Negotiable).
- How to Apply: Please send your CV to [[email protected] or [email protected]]


○ MS or PhD students (2026.09-):  Highly motivated MS or PhD candidate with background in 'Materials science/engineering, chemical engineering, nanomaterials, electrochemistry, catalysis, and environmental science. (광전기화학기반 에너지전환 기술 개발 연구, 석사, 박사, 석/박 통합과정, BK21plus +국책과제 지원)
​(send an email to Prof. Cho, [email protected])

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○ Now we seek highly qualified and motivated PhD or combined MS-PhD students to work in       
    electrocatalysis (NOxRR, N2RR, CO2RR, HER, OER), Photocatalysis, Synthesis of nanomaterials, and Solar-Desalination! Please feel free to contact Prof. In Sun Cho ([email protected])!"
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LAB. News

2026.05.29. Farewell party for Dr. Kapse at VIPS. We wish you all the best!

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2025.08.04. New lab website is opened!! . http://sites.google.com/site/nanoenc2

2025.07.03. Our flame treatment image is selected as a cover art image in Advanced Materials

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2025.05.30. Lab Dinner and Welcome Party for New Students/postdoc (연구실 회식 및 환영회)
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Dr.Siva's paper published on Advanced Functional Materials become top Viewed article between January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023, up to 12 months after publication. 


2025.04.29.

2025.04.15.
  • Congratulations to Yoo Jae for his 'Alexandria Engineering Journal (IF: 6.2, JCR: 4.7%)' journal publication!
  • Congratulations to Runfa and Shri for their 'Desalination (IF: 8.4, JCR: 2.0%)' journal publication!
  • Congratulations to Dr.Hwang and Yoo Jae for their 'Journal of advanced Ceramics (IF: 18.6, JCR: 1.6%)' journal publication!

2024.08.26.
  • Congratulations to Sungwon & Jinsil for their PhD and BS graduations!
  • 성원이 박사, 진실이 학사 졸업 축하합니다!
2024.08.13.
  • Jongho and Jin Sil presented their research results at a BK-LAMP Symposium held at Ajou Univ.
2024.06.1.
  • Congratulations to Yoo Jae and Runfa for their 'Advanced Materials (IF: 29.4, JCR: 2.2%)' journal publication!
2024.05.1.
  • Congratulations! Our lab has received a new research grant from NRF (1.04 bilion/5 years).
2024.03.10.
  • Congratulations to Shri, Jongho and Dr.Siva for their 'Chemical Engineering Journal' and 'Desalination' paper publications. 
2024.02.20.
  • Congratulations to Qu, Seo Yeong and Tak Hyeon for their Ph.D. and MS graduations.

2022.11.06 - 09.
  • ENGE2022 Conference, Ramada hotel, Jeju island. 
2022.08.30.
  • Nano enc workshop with undergraduate intern students. Good job!!
2022.08.22.
  • Yoo Jae and Min Je, congratulations on your master's degree!!!
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2022.01.15.
  • Welcome 'Seo Yeong and Tak Hyun' joining our group as new MS students.

2021



2020.05.12-15. Attending Conference (2021 KSIEC Spring Meeting, BEXCO, Pusan, South Korea)

2022

2020.06.23. Celebration lunch for Dr.Siva's proposal selection (NRF funding, 2.1억/3년) and son birth!
2020.06.30.
  • Congratulations to Sung Won & Dong Hyun on their paper publication (Applied Surface Science, IF: 6.182, JCR 2.38%)
  • Congratulations to Sung Won on his paper publication (Journal of Catalysis, IF: 7.888, JCR 4.55%)

2020

2020.03.01.
  • Welcome 'Dr. Arumugam Sivanantham' joining our group as a postdoc.
  • Welcome 'Qu Li' joining our group as a new Ph.D. student.
  • Welcome 'Min Jae Kim' joining our group as a new M.S. student.

2019

2019.07.04.
Prof. Cho has been appointed as an editorial board member in an international journal, 'Chemistry (ISSN 2624-8549, a peer-reviewed open access journal of chemistry published quarterly online by MDPI).
2019.01.01.
Prof. Cho has been appointed as an editorial board member in an international journal, 'Applied Sciences' (ISSN 2076-3417; CODEN: ASPCC7, IF=2.217) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal on all aspects of applied natural sciences published semi-monthly online by MDPI.

2016
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Collaboration paper on solar water-splitting is selected as a main cover image. (2016.02.18).

2015
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Congratulations to Jin Woon & Hae Yeon for the first place prize in '2015-Creative Materials Selection & Capstone Design competition' (2015. 12. 03).


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In Sun Cho, Professor
Materials Science & Engineering, Ajou University

Worldcup-ro 206, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, 16499, South Korea
Phone: +82-31-219-2468, Mobile: +82-10-7203-0401, FAX: +82-31-219-1613
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
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