May 2024:
Kyeong-Ho Kim

1. Introduction: Kyeong-Ho Kim

 Hi, I am Kyeong-Ho Kim, a Ph.D. student at PNU.
  I believe that freedom is important in life, and so is the pursuit of truth. When I first joined the lab, I was already working in the company and came into the master's program later than my peers. Learning new things and adapting to this new environment turned out to be more challenging than I had anticipated. However, having supportive classmates, professor, research professors, and senior colleagues helped me greatly in navigating through this journey. With their assistance, I was able to adjust well to lab life and gradually achieve research results.

 While I generally prefer working independently, I noticed that many of our lab members are deeply passionate about supporting each other. Witnessing their dedication inspired me to become more actively involved in contributing to our lab research. Despite our varying resarch fields, we are working together to foster a supportive environment.

 On a personal note, I am currently the oldest member in the lab, and I have been busy with preparations for my wedding and graduation. Nonetheless, I am grateful for the conducive environment and health that enables me to pursue my research endeavors. 

2. Research field and Futurework

 I have been conducting research on biomass combustion among solid fuels since my master's and early doctoral studies. Currently, I am conducting detailed chemistry 0-D and 1-D analysis research on ammonia combustion under fluidized bed conditions. My ultimate goal is to produce research results that contribute to carbon reduction through the co-firing of biomass and ammonia in the fluidized bed.

 Co-firing ammonia and biomass is one way to reduce carbon emissions in the power generation industry. I believe this research is important for carbon reduction because ammonia (NH3) does not emit CO2, and biomass is also receiving attention as a carbon-neutral fuel both domestically and internationally.

 Currently, I am working on a paper analyzing the combustion mechanism of ammonia using a flow reactor, as well as a simulation paper on the simultaneous combustion of biomass and NH3 in a BFB combustion furnace by improving the chemistry model. Based on this research, I plan to complete my doctoral thesis. 

3. My future dream

 I believe that developing a detailed chemistry model of ammonia is an important part of carbon-neutral research. Moving forward, I would like to conclude by considering the realization of this model through research as an important research goal. Additionally, I aim to receive a doctoral degree and continue my work as a researcher who contributes to the world and has a positive influence on both my seniors and juniors.