Pyunghwa Kim

Pyunghwa Kim, Ph.D., currently serves as a Global Talent Fellow in Materials Engineering at Open Avenues since December 2022, focusing on educating underrepresented student populations in the U.S. As a Senior Research Scientist at Phoenix Tailings since January 2022, Pyunghwa Kim designs and develops innovative inorganic chemical processes and conducts techno-economic analyses. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Researcher at Korea Strategic Materials Technology from April 2020 to April 2021, where advancements in extractive metallurgy and zero-carbon emission techniques were pursued through various projects. Pyunghwa Kim also served as a Commissioned Officer in the Republic of Korea Army from March 2010 to June 2012, facilitating operations and intelligence assessments. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. and Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, complemented by a Bachelor's degree from the University of Seoul.