Endowed Chair 골드문 토토사이트 추천 Lee Young-moo of the Department of Energy Engineering was named the Highly Cited Researcher (HCR) 2024. HCR is the list of the most influential researchers around the world selected by research and analytical company Clarivate in the cross-field and 21 sub-fields of science and social science. Seven Hanyang University 골드문 토토사이트 추천s including 골드문 토토사이트 추천 Lee were selected as the HCR last year.

Professor Lee was named the top 0.1% researcher in the cross-field, which indicates papers cited across different fields. Professor Lee opened new horizons in the membrane field by publishing papers in "Nature," an academic journal specializing in science, by developing a hydrogen fuel cell membrane that mimics the moisture retention function of cactus. We talked to Professor Lee who never stopped his research during his presidency and after retiring with his passion for research.

Professor Lee studies the development of energy-harvesting membranes such as gas separation membranes, fuel cell membranes, ion exchange membranes, and water treatment membranes within the field of energy engineering. After graduating from the Department of Polymer Engineering (now the Department of Chemical Engineering) at Hanyang University, he pursued further education in polymer engineering in the United States. Professor Lee was first introduced to the "membranes (prevent contact between the anode and cathode while allowing lithium ions to pass through)" during his master's program.

His research on membranes began with the idea of using polypeptides, the building blocks of proteins, to separate salt from seawater. Subsequently, he focused on materials that can be used in everyday life, conducting studies on separating air in the atmosphere and membranes of the fuel cells. He explained: "Currently, I am working to produce hydrogen directly from water," adding, "I am studying 'water electrolysis membranes' that generate hydrogen through an oxygen catalytic reaction (a chemical reaction triggered under desired conditions) in water."

골드문 토토사이트 추천 Lee who has been studying polymer membranes for more than 35 years left great marks in the polymer membrane field by dramatically improving the performance of hydrogen fuel cells and developing a membrane that can produce the highest quality hydrogen in the world. He conducts research on separating small molecules like gases and water through membranes and positions himself as a leading researcher in the field by producing 520 related papers and 200 patents.

Professor Lee who was appointed as the 14th president of Hanyang University in 2015 continued his research throughout his presidency, earning the title of "researching president." Professor Lee had to take care of his duties as the president, research, and administrative work, and he decided to take on all these duties without having any time on his own. “I had a task to continue supervising the students in my research lab," said Professor Lee. "I did not want to give up the research I had been working on before becoming president.”

Professor Lee sought to challenge the stereotype that "a university president is not someone who researches." “When I received the offer to become president, I looked for examples of those who had managed both roles of president and researcher," said Professor Lee. "After reviewing the precedents set by researchers in Europe and Singapore, I discussed it with my fellow professors and decided to stay true to my convictions.”

After working tirelessly as a president, researcher, and professor, Professor Lee developed a hydrogen fuel cell membrane and published the paper in "Nature." The technology has been praised for its potential to reduce environmental pollution and produce hydrogen fuel cells at one-tenth of the cost of traditional methods. “It was challenging at the time, but looking back, I feel like it has become another valuable experience," said Professor Lee. "Thanks to that, my passion for research has grown even stronger.” 

Currently, 골드문 토토사이트 추천 Lee runs the MBL (Membrane Laboratory). Over the past 26 years, the lab has focused on polymer synthesis, membrane, and biomaterial applications, and it is now striving to find ways to share and contribute to society.

In 2012, graduate students from the MBL lab formed the "Hanyang Energy Engineering Appropriate Technology Research Team (HEART)" with undergraduate students and visited the Philippines. They provided over 100 portable home water purifiers based on UF membrane technology (ultrafiltration membranes that separate micro-pollutants in water) and provided local residents with water quality information. They are currently working with the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) and Good Neighbors to address the local water shortage and water quality issues in Phnom Penh and the Tonle Sap Lake area.

"I will continue to focus on polymer membrane research in my lab," said Professor Lee. "I view my selection as one of the world's top 0.1% researchers in the HCR as part of the journey I have taken and the many research paths I will follow, so I will keep focusing on research that can contribute to society."

Finally, 골드문 토토사이트 추천 Lee left some advice for Hanyang students.

"I don’t know how long I can continue my research, but I want to keep studying water electrolysis and fuel cells. As a senior in life, I want to share my experiences with students and junior professors and offer many human stories.

I hope that Hanyang students will become someone who speaks with their hearts, not just their heads. Under the founding principle of "love in deed and truth," I hope all Hanyang students will look at the world with a warm heart and knowledge!"