Young Ceramics Networks
YCN Representative - Korea
Min-sung PARK
YCN representative for Korea
Post-doctoral researcher in the Extreme Materials Research Institute at KIMS
Hello, fellow ceramists.
My name is Min-sung Park from South Korea (Republic of Korea). I am currently working as a post-doctoral researcher in the Extreme Materials Research Institute at KIMS.
Before entering the field of ceramics, I studied biological science during my bachelor’s program and internships. Through a meaningful turning point in my academic journey, I shifted my path toward ceramics with the guidance of my academic advisor Prof. Heesoo Lee, grounded in the belief that perspectives from different backgrounds can enrich research and foster new combinations of ideas. Following this guidance, I pursued my master’s and doctoral degrees in ceramic materials at Pusan National University.
In the early stage of my graduate studies, my work centered on stabilized zirconia (ZrO2) with various dopants and its effects on electrical and mechanical properties. Since joining KIMS in 2021 (during doctoral course), I have been developing ceramics and composites for high-temperature structural applications, based on silicon carbide (SiC).
In October 2024, the first KCerS-ECerS Joint Symposium between Korean and European Ceramic Societies was held in Seoul, where I had the memorable meeting with members from YCN. That pleasant dinner gathering after the symposium led to my participation in the second Joint Symposium in Dresden in August 2025 and created new opportunities for contributing to this community.
Through participating in research projects and conferences, I have come to appreciate how essential it is for our field to stay open, connected, and to encourage diverse viewpoints. In this meaningful capacity, I hope to help strengthen collaborations between ceramists in Korea and colleagues across the international community. Wherever you are in the community, I would be glad to connect anytime.
Dr. Min-sung Park
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