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Dr. Tae-min Yeo | Glass Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tae-min Yeo, Seoul National University, South Korea

Dr. Tae-min Yeo is a postdoctoral researcher at Seoul National University specializing in the structural and dynamic behavior of oxide glass materials. With a Ph.D. in Ferrous and Eco Materials from POSTECH, his research delves into the atomistic nature of glass phenomena such as the Mixed-Alkali Effect, viscoelasticity, and crystallization kinetics. Dr. Yeo has also collaborated internationally as a visiting scholar at the University of California, Davis, further advancing his expertise in glass-forming liquids.

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Educational Detail

Ph.D. in Ferrous and Eco Materials
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Korea (Sep. 2021 – Aug. 2024)
Thesis: “Unravelling the Atomic Nature of Mixed-Alkali Effect in Supercooled Liquids”
Advisor: Prof. Jung-Wook Cho | Co-advisor: Prof. Sabyasachi Sen

M.S. in Ferrous and Energy Materials
POSTECH, Pohang, Korea (Sep. 2019 – Feb. 2021)
Thesis: “Effects of Li₂O on the Crystallization of Fluorosilicate Glass and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Analysis”
Advisor: Prof. Jung-Wook Cho

B.S. in Material Science and Engineering
POSTECH, Pohang, Korea (Feb. 2013 – Feb. 2018)
Graduated Cum Laude

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher
Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Sep. 2024 – Present)
Conducting solid-state NMR studies on sodium aluminoborosilicate glasses with varying phosphorus content under the guidance of Prof. Sung Keun Lee.

Visiting Scholar
University of California, Davis, United States (Jan. 2022 – Jun. 2022)
Investigated the rheology of mixed alkali metaphosphate glass-forming liquids under Prof. Sabyasachi Sen.

Research Interests

Structure-property relationships in oxide glass materials, focusing on short- and medium-range structures.

Atomistic mechanisms of the Mixed-Alkali Effect (MAE) in oxide glasses.

Viscoelastic behavior and fragility analysis of glass-forming liquids.

Crystallization kinetics in silicate-based slags and glasses.

Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations of molten slags and glass systems.

Top Notable Publications

Yeo, T.-M., Cho, J.-W., Sen, S. (2024). Deciphering the Mixed-Alkali Effect in Supercooled Oxide Liquids: Results from Dynamic and Thermodynamic Measurements. Acta Materialia, 269, 119798. 2 Citations

Liang, Y., Shi, C., Yeo, T.-M., Cho, J.-W., Li, J. (2024). Crystallization Behavior, Viscosity and Structure of CaO–SiO₂–MgO–(15~30 Mass Pct) Al₂O₃ Melts Representing the Oxide Inclusions in Si-Killed Steel. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 55(4), 2289–2302. 1 Citation

Chuang, S.-Y., Yeo, T.-M., Swanson, R.K., McCormack, S.J., Sen, S. (2025). Trends in Calorimetric Fragility of Normal and Invert Borate Glasses. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 650, 123361. 0 Citations

Swanson, R.K., Stebbins, J.F., Yeo, T.-M., McCormack, S.J., Sen, S. (2023). Structure and Fragility of Normal and Invert Lanthanum Borate Glasses: Results from 11B and 17O NMR Spectroscopy and Calorimetry. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 603, 122119. 6 Citations

Yeo, T.-M., Yuan, B., Lovi, J., Cho, J.-W., Sen, S. (2023). Resolving the Mixed-Alkali Effect on the Viscoelastic Behavior of Supercooled Liquids. Acta Materialia, 242, 118447. 4 Citations

Kim, B., Kang, J., Shin, Y., Yeo, T.-M., Um, W. (2023). Effect of Si/Al Molar Ratio and Curing Temperatures on the Immobilization of Radioactive Borate Waste in Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Waste Form. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 458, 131884. 17 Citations

Kim, B., Kang, J., Shin, Y., Yeo, T.-M., Um, W. (2022). Immobilization Mechanism of Radioactive Borate Waste in Phosphate-Based Geopolymer Waste Forms. Cement and Concrete Research, 161, 106959. 14 Citations

Yeo, T.-M., Cho, J.-W., Hung, I., Gan, Z., Sen, S. (2022). Structure and Crystallization Behavior of Complex Mold Flux Glasses in the System CaO-Na₂O-Li₂O-CaF₂-B₂O₃-SiO₂: A Multi-Nuclear NMR Spectroscopic Study. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 105(10), 6140–6148. 1 Citation

Hyun, S.-H., Yeo, T.-M., Ha, H.-M., Cho, J.-W. (2022). Structural Evidence of Mixed Alkali Effect for Aluminoborosilicate Glasses. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 347, 118319. 11 Citations

Yeo, T.-M., Jeon, J.-M., Hyun, S.-H., Ha, H.-M., Cho, J.-W. (2022). Effects of Li₂O on Structure of CaO-SiO₂-CaF₂-Na₂O Glasses and Origin of Crystallization Delay. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 347, 117997. 11 Citations

Conclusion

Dr. Tae-min Yeo’s exceptional academic record, impactful research experience, innovative focus areas, and proven ability to secure competitive grants make him a prime candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work contributes significantly to the advancement of glass science and materials engineering, aligning with the award’s mission to recognize transformative researchers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tae-min Yeo | Glass Science | Best Researcher Award

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