(34d) A Journey to Create Optically Functional Materials: From Colloidal Quantum Dots to Optically Clear Adhesives | AIChE

(34d) A Journey to Create Optically Functional Materials: From Colloidal Quantum Dots to Optically Clear Adhesives

In this talk, my academic and industrial journey to develop optically functional materials will be
described. My industrial research career began by joining Samsung Electronics after obtaining M.S./B.S.
degrees, where we developed highly efficient and stable Cd-free quantum dots for display applications.
This experience motivated me to learn more about polymer nanocomposites through Ph.D. training,
developing light-responsive actuators and emissive nanocomposites. Since graduation, I started an
industrial researcher career at 3M to develop various functional adhesives with engineered viscoelastic
properties. (e.g. optically clear adhesive) I will share my perspectives of this career development with
technical details of intriguing scientific challenges.

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