YungyeomAn

Experience

See my work & research experiences.

Research Experience

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Center for Self-assembly and Complexity (CSC)
Jun 2022 — Feb 2023, Oct 2025 — Present
Undergraduate researcher, Researcher

Problem

Understanding adhesion behavior in polymer thin films under varying conditions.

Approach

Deposited polymer thin films via initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) and characterized interfacial interactions.

Insight

Identified key parameters governing adhesion performance and their dependence on deposition conditions.


Soft Materials Lab, XXX Institute (4 months)
Designed physically crosslinked hydrogel networks for adaptive adhesion

Problem

Developing hydrogel systems that balance strong adhesion with mechanical adaptability.

Approach

Designed and synthesized physically crosslinked polymer networks and evaluated their viscoelastic and adhesive properties.

Insight

Revealed how network structure influences adhesion performance under dynamic conditions.

Professional Experience

Ministry of Science and ICT (Intern, 2026–Present)
Exploring science policy and the interface between research and application

Context

Working within a national science and technology policy environment.

Focus

Examining how fundamental research translates into real-world applications and policy decisions.

Perspective

Gaining insight into the broader impact of scientific research beyond the laboratory.