Dae Jung Kim, Ph.D.

1440 University Village, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Phone: 801-721-3813 (cell), Email: dk17c1be6@westpost.net R & D and Product Development Technology Scientist/Engineer VISA SATUS: I have a permanent resident card (green card) with work authorizatio n. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE - High-performing professional in heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption/purificati on, metal/metal oxides, - Porous solid materials, surface modification, surface/structure/pore analysis with over 10 years of extensive research and industrial experience with chemical technology. - Motivated achiever with PhD in chemical engineering and inventor with 31 peerreview publications, 2 patents, 6 book chapters, and 45 national and internation al conference papers. - Significant catalysis and adsorption R & D contributor with a broad range of c hemical technology skills and experience for developing cutting-edge technologie s and new products. - Goal-oriented and problem-solving professional with analytic techniques for so lid-state materials, and gas and liquid chemical compounds. - Skilled modeling and programming developer for catalytic reaction and adsorpti on processes in a reactor containing catalysts and adsorbents. - Creative, enthusiastic, and hard-working self-starter and team player with kee n eyes in details. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Heterogeneous catalytic processes, Thermal and catalytic cracking, Catalytic con version, Catalytic reaction tests, Renewable fuel synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch syn thesis, NOx SCR (Selective catalytic reduction) systems, H2 production from CH4 reforming and water-gas shift reactions, Fluidized and fixed bed reactors, Fuel soluble nanocatalysts, Photocatalysts, Automotive catalysts, Metal and metal oxi de catalysts, Air purification (HC, NOx, CO, CO2, and VOC), Oxygen storage and t ransfer, HC and NOx adsorbers, Oxidation and reduction catalysts, Adsorption an d separation, Cyclic adsorption processes (TSA and PSA), CO2 capture and convers ion, Static and dynamic adsorption, Volumetric/gravimetric adsorption apparatus, Adsorption equilibrium and kinetics, Catalytic reaction/adsorption modeling and simulation, Analysis of gas and liquid chemicals, Analytical tools (AFM, XPS, T EM,SEM/EDX, NMR, XRD, ESR, EXAFS, TGA/DSC, FTIR, ATR, GC/FID/TCD, GC-MS, HPLC, N MR, UV/VIS, AA, PL, ICP, DLS, and BET), Ion-guide mass spectroscopy, Wet chemist ry (mixing, drying, etc), Supercritical solvent drying, Sol-gel processes, Mecha nical ball-milling method, Catalyst and adsorbent synthesis, Surface and structu re modification, Surface/structure /pore analysis, Silylation and alumination, S ulfonation and amination, Temperature-programmed techniques (TPD/TPR/TPO/TPA), P ulse chemisorption, Zeolites and molecular sieves, Metal oxides (SiO2, Al2O3, Ti O2, CuO, ZrO2, CeO2, ZnO, Fe2O3, Co2O3, etc), Nanoporous structured carbons, Act ivated carbons, Aerogels and xerogels, Honeycomb ceramics/membranes, Hybrid orga nic/inorganic materials, Metal impregnation techniques, Ionic and polymer surfac tants, Thin films/SAMs/cantilever sensors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Postdoctoral Fellow, November 2007 to present University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Advisor: Scott L. Anderson - Synthesized fuel-soluble cerium, boron, iron, and aluminum nanoparticles cappe d with oleic acid or amines using a mechanical ball-milling method, and optimize d them to give greater catalytic activities. - Fabricated an in-situ integrated reaction system including microtube reactor a nd ion-guide quadrupole mass spectrometer, and optimized it to have higher perfo rmance.

- Gasification of jet fuels and hydrocarbons to syngas and chemicals by pyrolysi s and catalytic cracking. - Investigated thermal/catalytic cracking and catalytic combustion of jet fuels (JP-8, JP-10) containing soluble nanocatalysts in a micro tube reactor system. - Explored oxygen transfer and storage behaviors of CeO2 under lean and rich O2/ jet fuel mixing conditions. - Designed a photoionization system to provide simpler mass spectrum of JP-10 th an the electron-beam ionization (EI) system, and modified it to have higher effi ciency. - Evaluated reactions of C5 to C9 species under pyrolysis and combustion conditi ons. - Improved the performance of an in-situ coating apparatus for coating palladium nanoparticles on Si wafers and TEM grids by a vaporization method . - Characterized nanocatalysts and nanoparticles with DLS, SEM, TEM, XPS, FTIR, T PD/TPO, and TGA/DSC. Postdoctoral Fellow, March 2006 to November 2007 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Advisor: Louisa Hope-Weeks and Brandon Weeks - Synthesized photonic and semiconductor aerogels (ZnS, CdS, CuS, ZnS/CdS) using sol-gel and supercritical CO2 drying processes. - Explored thermal behaviors and structure control of PETN nanoparticles on Si w afers with normal and heated AFM tips. - Modified the surface of microcantilever sensors by using conjugation chemistry including cross linker and self-assembled monolayer (SAM), ink-jet deposition, and vapor deposition, to enhance the detection of biomolecules and volatile orga nic compounds at low concentrations. - Carried out a formation and desorption study of self-assembled monolayers (SAM s) over gold thin films on silicon wafers in cleaning solutions at different tem peratures - Evaluated the properties of explosives (e.g. PETN), thin films and aerogels us ing SEM, XRD, NMR, TGA, ATR, AFM, UV/VIS, PL, and XPS. Postdoctoral Fellow, March 2004 to March 2006 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Advisor: Edward M. Eyring - Synthesized mesoporous silica materials (e.g. SBA-15, MCM-41) and cerium oxide s by surfactant templating routes and sol-gel processes. - Modified the surface of mesoporous silica materials to enhance a catalytic act ivity via silylation and alumination methods. - Prepared SiO2, Al2O3, and carbon aerogels using supercritical CO2 and alcohol extraction methods. - Developed surface modified silicas and activated carbons with supercritical so lvent drying techniques. - Doped metals onto the surface of mesoporous materials using wetness impregnati on, vapor incorporation, and supercritical drying methods. - Produced diesel, gasoline, and jet fuels from coal-derived gases (H2, CO) over mesoporous silica supported cobalt (Co) and iron (Fe) catalysts using Fisher-Tr opsch synthesis. - Determined activation energies and reaction kinetics during fuel production. - Generated hydrogen by a water-gas-shift reaction over SBA-15 supported Au and Pd catalysts. - Analyzed structural and surface properties of catalysts using ESR, EXAFS, ICP, SEM, XRD, NMR, TGA, FTIR, XPS, BET, N2 adsorption/desorption, TPO/TPD/TPR, puls e chemisorption, IR (DRIFTS), GC/FID/TCD, and GC-MS. Senior Research Associate, March 2003 to March 2004 Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea - Synthesized mesoporous silica materials (e.g. SBA-15, SBA-16, MCM-41, MCM-48) with high surface areas by surfactant templating routes and sol-gel processes. - Inserted metal oxides within the framework of mesoporous SiO2 using direct and post synthesis methods.

- Synthesized highly ordered nanoporous carbons (e.g. CMK-1, CMK-3) with high su rface areas by pyrolysis of sucrose in silica materials, carbonization, and remo val of silica materials. - Modified the surface of silica and carbon materials by sulfonation and aminati on methods. - Evaluated SCR (selective catalytic reduction) systems for NOx removal using re ducing agents of NH3 and CH4 and Pt and Cu based catalysts. - Produced H2 by a CH4 steam reforming system containing Ni based catalysts. - Studied hydrogen generation by water splitting, water-gas shift reaction, hydr ocarbon reforming reaction, CO2 reforming, and photocatalytic reaction. - Conducted NOx adsorption tests on activated carbons with surface modification and KOH impregnation. - Prepared activated carbons with impregnation of CuCl2 and acid treatment for a dsorption of sulfur containing chemical compounds. - Studied adsorption behaviors of Acetaldehyde and methylmercaptan on the ordere d mesoporous carbons. - Investigated CO2 adsorption/desorption behaviors on the OMCs with impregnation of LiOH and KOH. - Tested cyclic CO2 adsorption systems by using PSA (pressure swing adsorption) and TSA (temperature swing adsorption) methods. - Characterized various catalysts and mesoporous materials using SEM, XRD, ICP, TPD/TPO/TPR, NMR, HPLC, TGA, FTIR, pulse chemisorption, BET, N2 and CO2 adsorpti on/desorption, GC/FID/TCD, and GC-MS. - Used ASPEN adsorption software (ADSIM) to explore adsorption behaviors and col umn dynamics. - Taught courses related to adsorption and catalysis for undergraduate and gradu ate students. Mid-Level Research Engineer, October 1999 to March 2001 General Motors Korea Company, Incheon, South Korea - Managed a catalysis and surface analysis team with keen eyes in details. - Led projects on the development of various after-treatment systems for gasolin e, CNG (compressed natural gas), lean-burn, and diesel vehicles to meet to meet LEV (low emission vehicle) regulations in EU and USA. - Explored catalytic oxidation and adsorption behaviors of hydrocarbons (e.g. to luene, 224 trimethylpentane, acetaldehyde, ethanol, acetone, propane, butane, bu tene, methane, decane) on hydrocarbon adsorbers and light-off catalysts. - Determined adsorbed amount and adsorption kinetics of zeolite and carbon adsor bents using a volumetric adsorption equilibrium apparatus that I myself designed and fabricated. - Tested canisters containing activated carbons - Proposed temperature programmed adsorption techniques for evaluating adsorptio n behaviors of hydrocarbons on zeolite supported adsorbers - Developed adsorption and reaction kinetic models of hydrocarbons on HC adsorbe rs and light-off catalysts. - Prepared after-treatment systems with three-way catalysts, HC and NOx adsorber s, and oxidation catalysts and evaluated them after mounting the systems to engi ne dynamometers and vehicles. - Developed and tested photocatalyst-assisted non-thermal plasma systems and ele ctrically heated three-way catalysts for gasoline vehicles. - Characterized various catalysts and mesoporous materials using ICP, TPD/TPR, S EM, XRF, XRD, NMR, TGA, FTIR, AA, BET, pulse chemisorption, N2 adsorption/desorp tion, and GC/FID/TCD. Research Engineer, December 1994 to September 1999 Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE), Yongin, South Korea - Developed a CH4 steam reforming system for hydrogen generation and studied the activity and stability of Ni catalysts used in the system. - Tested H2 PSA system to purify H2 stream in a catalytic steam reforming system of natural gas consisted of CH4. The PSA system was consisted of one column and

contains zeolite 5A. - Evaluated a SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system for NOx Removal Using C H4 and studied the activity and stability of Pd catalysts used in the system - Developed adsorption models of volatile organic compounds on activated carbons . - Determined adsorbed amount and adsorption kinetics of zeolite and carbon adsor bents using a gravimetric adsorption equilibrium apparatus. - Gasification of scraped tires to oils, gases, and activated carbons. - Prepared Pd/Rh or Pt/Rh based catalytic converters for gasoline and compressed natural gas vehicles. - Investigated the performance and stability of aged catalysts for gasoline vehi cles. - Tested oxygen storage capacity of various catalytic converters. - Conducted secondary air injection experiments for the emission reduction of ga soline vehicles. - Studied deactivation of various catalysts by thermal and hydrothermal treatmen ts. - Characterized various catalysts and mesoporous materials using TPD/TPR, SEM, X RD, XRF, NMR, TGA, HPLC, FTIR, ICP, BET, pulse chemisorption, N2 adsorption/deso rption, and GC/FID/TCD. EDUCATION and TRAINING - Ajou University, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2002), Suwon, South Korea Dissertation: Non-Isothermal Dynamic Adsorption and Reaction in Hydrocarbon Adso rber Systems - Chonnam National University, M.S. in Chemical Technology (1995), Gwangju, Sout h Korea Dissertation: Recovery of Organic Solvents by Activated Carbons - Chonnam National University, B.S. in Chemical Technology (1992), Gwangju, Sout h Korea - Additional trainings in SEM: University of Utah, UT; AFM: Texas Tech Universit y, TX; TEM: BYU University, UT; XPS: University of Utah, UT; lab-view programmin g: National Instrument Korea, South Korea. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS Publications: Peer review research papers: 31, Book chapters: 6, Patents: 2, Abs tracts in national and international conferences: 45 Awards/Fellowship: KOSEF fellowship for Research Fellow Languages skill: English, Korean PEER REVIEW RESEARCH PAPERS Heterogeneous Catalysis and Catalytic Processes 1. D.J. Kim and Scott L. Anderson, Cracking and Combustion of JP-10 Fuel in a Mi cro Tube Reactor Coated with Cerium Nanocatalysts, In Preparation, 2011. 2. F.E. Huggins, D.J. Kim, B.C. Dunn, E.M. Eyring and G.P. Huffman, An Evaluatio n Of Least-Squares Fitting Methods In XAFS Spectroscopy: Iron-Based SBA-15 Catal yst Formulations, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectro scopy, Vol. 72, pp. 975-983, 2009. 3. M. Kang, J. H. Park, E. D. Park, J. M. Kim, D. J. Kim, and J. E. Yie, The Eff ect of Si/Al Ratio on Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with NH3 over Pt/Al-S BA-15, Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 135, pp. 61-64, 2008. 4. D.J. Kim, B. C. Dunn, M. Kang, J.E. Yie, S.H. Kim, J.L. Gasser, E. Fillerup, L.J. Hope-Weeks, and E.M. Eyring, Reducibility of Cobalt Oxides over SBA-15 Supp orted Cobalt Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, Vol. 165. pp. 685-688, 2007. 5. D.J. Kim, B.C. Dunn, F.E. Huggins, G.P. Huffman, M. Kang, J.E. Yie, and E.M. Eyring, SBA-15 Supported Iron Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Production of Diesel Fuel, Energy & Fuels, Vol. 20, pp. 2608-2611, 2006. 6. M. Kang, D.J. Kim, E.D. Park, J.M. Kim, J.E.Yie, S.H. Kim, L.J. Hope-Weeks, a nd E.M. Eyring, Two-Stage Catalytic System for Selective Catalytic Reduction of

NOx by NH3 at Low Temperatures, Appl. Catal. B: Envrion., Vol. 68, pp. 21-27, 20 06. 7. M. Kang, E.D. Park, J.M. Kim, D.J. Kim, and J.E. Yie, Low-temperature NO Remo val by Intermediate Addition of Ammonia between an Oxidation and a Reduction Cat alyst, J. Ind. Eng. Chem., Vol. 12, pp. 224-228, 2006 8. D.J. Kim, B.C. Dunn, P. Cole, G. Turpin, R.D. Ernst, R.J. Pugmire, M. Kang, J .M. Kim, and E.M. Eyring, Enhancement in the Reducibility of Cobalt Oxides on a Mesoporous Silica Supported Cobalt Catalyst, Chem. Commun., pp.1462-1464, 2005. 9. J.W. Kim, J.U. Han, D.J. Kim, J.E. Yie, and J.M. Kim, Synthesis and Character ization of Solid Acid Catalysts for Etherification Reaction, Catalysis Today, Vo l. 87, No. 1-4, pp.195-203, 2003. 10. D.J. Kim and S.S. Seo, Characterization of CCC Catalyst Aged in a Vehicle, J . Korean Society of Environmental Engineers, 25, 9, 1117, 2003. 11. G.S. Son, S.W. Yun, S.H. Ko, D.J. Kim, J.W. Song, and K.Y. Lee, A Fundamenta l Study of a Photocatalytic Reactor Design, J. of KSAE, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp40-47, 2002. 12. G.S. Son, S.W. Yun, S.H. Ko, D.J. Kim, J.W. Song, and K.Y. Lee, A Study of N on-Thermal Plasma Generation on a Photocatalytic Reactor Using a Ceramic Honeyco mb Monolith Substrate, J. of KSAE, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 48-54, 2002. 13. G.S. Son, S.W. Yun, D.J. Kim, and S.J. Jeon, A Study on Converter OBD, J. of KSAE, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 202-209, 2001. 14. G.S. Son, S.H. Ko, D.J. Kim, and K.Y. Lee, A Study of Hydrocarbon Reduction with Photocatalysts, J. of KSAE, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp 47-53, 2000. Adsorption, Purification, and Separation Processes 1. D.J. Kim, W.G.. Shim, and N.G.. Kang, Adsorption Equilibrium and Dynamics of Binary Mixture Gasoline Constituents on ZSM5 Coated Cordierite Honeycomb Monolit hs, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 137, pp. 244-250, 2008. 2. J.U. Han, D.J. Kim, J.M. Kim, J.E. Yie, and J.W. Kim, Study of CO2 Adsorption Characteristics on Acid Treated and LiOH Impregnated Activated Carbons, J. of t he Korean Ind. Eng. Chem., Vol. 16, pp. 312-316, 2005. 3. D.J. Kim, H.I. Lee, J.E. Yie, S.J. Kim, and J.M. Kim, Ordered Mesoporous Carb ons: Implication of Surface Chemistry, Pore Structure and Adsorption of Methyl M ercaptan, Carbon, Vol. 43, pp.1462-1464, 2005. 4. D.J. Kim and J.E. Yie, Role of Copper Chloride on the Surface of Activated Ca rbon in Adsorption of Methyl Mercaptan, J. Colloid and Interface Sci., Vol. 283, pp. 311-315, 2005. 5. D.J. Kim, S.G. Seo, and S.C. Kim, Removal of Odor Containing Sulfur compound, Methyl Mercaptan using Modified Activated Carbon with Various Acidic Chemicals, J. of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 21, pp. 155-160, 2005. 6. D.J. Kim, Adsorption Isotherms of 224 Trimethylpentane and Toluene Vapors on Hydrocarbon Adsorber and Light-Off Catalyst, J. Colloid and Interface Sci., Vol. 269, pp.290-295, 2004. 7. D.J. Kim, J.M. Kim, J.E. Yie, S.S. Seo, and S.C. Kim, Adsorption and Conversi on of Various Hydrocarbons on Monolithic Adsorbers, J. Colloid and Interface Sci ., Vol. 274, pp. 538-542, 2004. 8. D.J. Kim, J.E. Yie, and S.S. Seo, Adsorption Isotherms of CO and VOCs on Hydr ocarbon Adsorbers of Honeycomb Shape, J. Chem. Eng. Data, Vol. 48, pp.1471-1475, 2003. 9. D.J. Kim, J.W. Kim, J.E. Yie, and H. Moon, Temperature Programmed Adsorption (TPA) and Characteristics of Honeycomb Hydrocarbon Adsorbers, Ind. Eng. Chem. Re s., Vol. 41, No.25, pp 6589-6592, 2002. 10. D.J. Kim, W.G. Shim, and H. Moon, Adsorption Equilibrium of Solvent Vapors on Activated Carbon, Korean J. Chem. Eng., Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 518 -524, 2001. 11. G.S. Son, S.W. Yun, D.J. Kim, K.Y. Lee, and B.C. Choi, A study on the Reacti on of Cold Start Hydrocarbon from Gasoline Engines Using Hydrocarbon Adsorbers, KSME International Journal, Vol. 14, No. 6, pp. 699 -703, 2000. Thin Films, Self-Assembled Monolayers, and Cantilever Sensors 1. D.J. Kim, B. Weeks, R. Pitchimani, D.E. Snow, and L.J. Hope-Weeks, A Simple M

ethod for the Removal of Thiols on Gold Surfaces Using an NH4OH-H2O2-H2O Solutio n, Scanning, Vol. 30, pp. 118-122, 2008. 2. D.E. Snow, D.J. Kim, B. Weeks, R. Pitchimani, and L.J. Hope-Weeks, Non-Destru ctive Experimental Determination Of Bi-material Rectangular Cantilever Spring Co nstants in Water, Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 79, pp. 083706 (1-6), 2 008. 3. D.J. Kim, B. Weeks, and L.J. Hope-Weeks, Effect of Surface Conjugation Chemis try on the Sensitivity of Microcantilever Sensors, Scanning, Vol. 29, pp. 245-24 8, 2007. 4. D.E. Snow, B. Weeks, D.J. Kim, A. Loui, B. Hart, L.J. Hope-Weeks, Static Defl ection Measurements of Cantilever Arrays Reveal Polymer Film Expansion and Contr action, J. Colloid and Interface Sci., Vol. 316, pp. 687-693, 2007. PATENTS 1. D.J. Kim, S.G.. Seo, S.C. Kim, S.W. Lee, and J.S. Moon, A Hybrid Apparatus fo r Harmful Gases Treatment and Its Application, Korea Patent, 10-0628936, 2006. 2. D.J. Kim, Exhaust Emissions Post-Processing Apparatus for Lean Burn Vehicle, Korea Patent, 10-0282601, 2000. BOOK CHAPTERS 1. B.C Dunn, J. Gasser, D.W. Ramirez, D.J. Kim, E. Fillerup, G. Hunyh, G.C. Turp in, R.D. Ernst, R.J. Pugmire, and E.M. Edward, Mesoporous Metal-Promoted Ceria C atalysts for the Water-Gas Shift Reaction, Proceedings-Annual International Pitt sburgh Coal Conference, Vol. 23, pp.23.3 (1-6), 2006. 2. D.J. Kim, B.C. Dunn, M. Knag, J.E. Yie, and E.M. Eyring, SBA-15 Supported Cob alt and Iron Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Preprints of Symposia - Am erican Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry, 50(2), 632-633, 2005. 3. D.J. Kim, B.C. Dunn, P. Cole, G. Turpin, R.D. Ernst, R.J. Pugmire, M. Kang, H .I. Lee, J.M. Kim, and E.M. Eyring, Mesoporous Silica Supported Cobalt Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis: Reducibility of Cobalt Oxides and Catalytic Acti vity, Preprints - American Chemical Society, Division of Petroleum Chemistry, 5 0(2), 195-197, 2005. 4. D.J. Kim, J.M. Kim, and J.E. Yie, Adsorption Behaviors of CH3SH and CH3CHO on Copper Impregnated Activated Carbons, Frontiers on Separation Science and Techn ology, World Scientific, 2004, pp. 458-463, 2004. 5. D.J. Kim, W.G. Shim, J.E. Yie, and H. Moon, Non-Isothermal Dynamic Adsorption and Reaction in Hydrocarbon Adsorber Systems, Adsorption Science and Technology , World Scientific, pp. 544-548, 2003. 6. D.J. Kim, J.M. Kim, J.E. Yie, and Y.S. Oh, Temperature Programmed Adsorption of Various hydrocarbons on Adsorbers of Honeycomb Shape, Adsorption Science and Technology, World Scientific, pp. 539-543, 2003. PROPESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Professional Societies - American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, North Ame rica Catalysis Society, Society of Automotive Engineers, International Mesostruc tured Materials Association, Korea Institute of Chemical Engineers. Professional Services - Journal Reviewer for: J. Amer. Chem. Soc., J. Phys. Chem. A, Ind. Eng. Res. Ch em., Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, Adsorption and Separation, Chemic al Communications, and Scanning REFERENCES Available upon request