• P.I. of the Superlattices & Epitaxial Oxides Laboratory, University of Kentucky (2010-current) 
• Professor (with tenure), Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky (2022-current)
• Associate Professor (with tenure), Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky (2017-2022)
• Humboldt Research Fellow, Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung (Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research), Stuttgart, Germany (2017-2018)
• Assistant Professor, Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky (2010-2017)
• Postdoc., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA (2008-2010)
• Postdoc., Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Stuttgart, Germany (2007-2008)

• Spin-orbital-charge dynamics of strongly correlated electrons via tuning the dimensionality in complex-oxide hetero-interfaces/hetero-structures, and their device applications.
• Controlled growth of atomic-scale oxide hybrid structures and thin films.
• Advanced characterizations using infrared/optical spectroscopic ellipsometry, inelastic light (Raman) scattering, and resonant x-ray spectroscopy/scattering.
• Materials properties in extreme environments such as high temperatures.
• Fundamental understanding of physical properties of energy devices such as solid-state Li-ion batteries.

• Topical Materials Research Program (TMRP) Grant, Division of Materials Research (DMR), National Science Foundation (NSF) (2021)
• Research Initiation Award, NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium (2019)
• Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, Humboldt Foundation (2016)
• Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, National Science Foundation (NSF) (2015)
• 젊은물리학자상 (Young Physicist Award), 한국물리학회 (Korean Physical Society) (2010)
• Graduate Student Research Award, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Seoul National University (2007)

Ph.D., Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, 서울대학교 (Seoul National University) (2007)
B.S., Physics, Seoul National University (2001)