Ms. Eunyoung Oh | Composites Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Eunyoung Oh, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Eunyoung Oh is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), specializing in green composites, 3D printing, natural fibers, and eco-friendly materials. Her interdisciplinary academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Art from Dankook University and another in Software Engineering from Seoul Digital University. She began her graduate studies at SKKU through a combined Master–Ph.D. program and continues her doctoral research with a focus on sustainable materials. Eunyoung has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, contributing to advancements in biocomposites, nanocellulose-reinforced polymers, and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Fluent in Korean and proficient in Spanish and English, she brings a global perspective to collaborative research. Her work reflects a commitment to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions for modern material challenges.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Eunyoung Oh is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on her pioneering research contributions at the intersection of mechanical engineering, green materials, and advanced composites. Her multidisciplinary background—spanning ceramic arts, software engineering, and sustainable materials science—exemplifies innovative thinking and research versatility.

🎓 Education

• 📍 Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Korea (2021.09 – Present)

• 🎓 Combined Master’s–Ph.D. Student, SKKU, Suwon, Korea (2018.09 – 2021.08)

• 🖌️ Bachelor in Ceramic Art, Dankook University, Seoul, Korea (2002.03 – 2006.02)

• 💻 Bachelor in Software Engineering, Seoul Digital University, Seoul, Korea (2016.09 – 2018.08)

💼 Work & Research Experience

• 🔬 Ph.D. Researcher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SKKU

  • Focus areas: Green composites, 3D printing, eco-friendly materials, natural fibers

  • Collaborated on international publications and cross-functional research projects

  • Actively involved in synthesis, characterization, and testing of bio-based materials

🏆 Achievements

• 🧪 Co-authored 6+ high-impact journal articles in Composites Part B, Chemical Engineering Journal, and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

• 🌱 Developed sustainable biocomposites for food packaging and polyurethane foams with enhanced properties

• 🤝 Multidisciplinary collaborations across materials science, food engineering, and environmental science fields

• 🌍 Multilingual: Fluent in Korean, upper-intermediate in Spanish, intermediate in English

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