Dr. Jong-Soo Rhyee

Applied Physics | Expertise: Crystal Growth, Thermoelectric Materials, Topological Materials, Magnetic and Electronic Transport Properties

Dr. Jong-Soo Rhyee is a distinguished professor and researcher specializing in condensed matter physics, with a focus on crystal growth and physical properties investigation of intermetallics, chalcogenides, and transition metal oxides.
He leads advanced research at Kyung Hee University’s Department of Applied Physics, contributing groundbreaking discoveries in thermoelectric materials and topological phase transitions that enhance energy conversion technologies.
Rhyee's research spans across domains of material science, encompassing magnetic and energy materials, high thermal conductivity materials, magneto-caloric effect materials, unconventional properties of oxides and intermetallics, and superconductivity.
He is the recipient of the 2009 Young Investigator Award by the International Thermoelectric Society and the 2018 IAAM Scientist Medal by the International Association of Advanced Materials.
Dr. Rhyee holds 19 Korean patents and 32 international patents, with pioneering contributions published in high-impact journals including Nature.

Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering, Gwang-Ju Institute of Science and Technology (2000–2005)
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany
Industry Researcher at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology
Faculty roles at Kyung Hee University: Assistant, Associate, and Professor (2010–Present)

Advisory Member