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We lead the development of key and fundamental technologies, driving the nation's future in the era of infinite technological competition.

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Sung-Min Hong

Semiconductor Device Simulation Lab

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  • Acceleration of semiconductor device simulation by using a quasi-1D model
  • Development of advanced charge transport simulators
  • Optimization of semiconductor technology through process and device simulation

Introduction

  • In the Semiconductor Device Simulation Laboratory (SDSL), we are conducting research to automate the development process of semiconductor device technologies. To achieve this goal, we are utilizing our in-house, accelerated TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design) programs.

Research Field

  • Simulation and modeling of semiconductor processes and devices

Education

  • 2007 Seoul National University (Ph.D. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
  • 2001 Seoul National University (B.S. Electric Engineering)

Professional Career

  • 2021.01 - 2021.06 Visiting professor, SK hynix, Icheon, Korea
  • 2019.09 - Present Associate professor, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
  • 2013.02 - 2019.08 Assitant professor, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
  • 2011.03 - 2013.02 Staff engineer, Device Laboratory, Samsung R&D center, San Jose, CA, USA
  • 2007.08 - 2011.02 Post doctoral researcher, Institute for Electronics, Bundeswehr University, Neubiberg, Germany
  • 2007.03 - 2007.06 Post doctoral researcher, NSI-NCRC, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

Professional Services

  • • Mar. 2018 - Present Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
  • • 2021 Guest Editor, special issue on "New simulation methodologies for next-generation TCAD tools", IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
  • • 2022 Guest Editor, special issue on "KCS 2021," Solid-State Electronics
  • • 2021 Program Committee Chair, International Workshop on Computational Nanotechnology (IWCN)
  • • 2020/2023 Member, Technical Program Committee of the International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices (SISPAD)
  • • 2023 Member, Technical Subcommittee 7 of the IEEE Electron Devices Technology and Manufacturing (EDTM) conference
  • • 2023 Member, Program Committee, International Workshop on Computational Nanotechnology (IWCN)
  • • 2019.04 - 2021.03 Subcommittee chair, Technical Subcommittee G of the Korean Conference on Semiconductors (KCS)
  • • 2016.06 - Present Member, Technical Subcommittee G of the Korean Conference on Semiconductors (KCS)
  • • 2022.03 - Present Senior member, IEEE

Awards

  • • Outstanding Academic Book (National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Korea, 2022)
  • • Outstanding Lecture Award (GIST President, Nov. 16, 2020)
  • • Best Paper Award (Korean Conference on Semiconductors, Feb. 14, 2019)
  • • Best Poster Paper Award (International Workshop on Ultraviolet Materials and Devices, Jun. 2, 2022)
  • • Distinguished Service Award (GIST President, Nov. 16, 2017)