[학과뉴스] 원자핵공학과 이유호 교수, 미국원자력학회(ANS) ‘40세 이하 40인(ANS 40 Under 40)’ 선정

서울대학교 원자핵공학과 이유호 교수가 미국원자력학회(American Nuclear Society, ANS)가 선정하는 '40세 이하 40인(ANS 40 under 40)'에 선정되었다.

학계·연구계·산업계·정부기관 등 다양한 분야의 전문가들 가운데, 미국 외 기관 소속으로는 본교 이유호 교수가 유일하게 선정되는 영예를 안았다.

ANS는 선정 사유로 ♦ 이유호 교수가 이끄는 핵연료재료 및 안전 연구실의 국제적으로 영향력 있는 연구 프로그램, ♦크롬 코팅 사고저항성핵연료(ATF) 및 원자력 재료-시스템 통합 연구의 혁신성을 주요하게 언급했다.

아래는 미국원자력학회 소개 및 인터뷰 본문
(https://www.ans.org/news/article-7474/inuclear-newsi-40-under-402025/#Lee)

Youho Lee
Age: 39
Title: Associate professor, Seoul National University
Hometown: Korea

Lee leads nuclear fuel materials research at Seoul National University. His rapid rise- from KAIST student to UNM faculty to SNU professor-reflects his exceptional initiative. He has built a research group of 21 members and secured high-impact programs and funding portfolios that advance nuclear materials research. His work on Cr-coated accident tolerant fuel and his integrative approach linking materials to systems is innovative.

When you reflect on your career so far, which achievement stands out most?
I am grateful to have built a globally recognized university research group in nuclear fuel materials at Seoul National University, together with dedicated students and colleagues.

Who has been your greatest influence?
I am fortunate to have had many great advisors and mentors. Professors Hee Cheon No and Jeong Ik Lee first opened my eyes to reserch during my undergraduate years. My doctoral advisor, the late Prof.Mujid Kazimi at MIT, shaped how i see nuclear engineering in perspective. My colleague and friend Prof. Mike Short at MIT continues to inspire me with his unique and genuine way of working and living. I learn a lot from my colleagues at Seoul National University-they are the best teachers I have each day.

What is the top song on repeat on your Spotify right now?
I keep K-pop on repeat.

What's on your bucket list?
A month in Europe with no emails.