Prof. Jeon Han-yong in the Faculty of Applied Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, has been enlisted in ‘Marguis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (8th edition, 2004-2005)’and ‘Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare (5th edition, 2004-2005).’ Marquis Who’s Who features comprehensive profiles on over 1 million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor including: government, business, science & technology, the arts, entertainment and sports. Since 1899, Marquis Who's Who has been recognized globally as the premier biographical data provider.
Prof. Jeon was enlisted in ‘Marguis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (7th edition, 2003-2004) last year. This year he has been enlisted in two different fields; Science and Engineering (8th edition) and Medicine and Healthcare (5th edition). It can be seen often an individual has been enlisted for many years running. However, Prof. Jeon’s case is pretty rare because he was enlisted in over two fields at the same time.
Prof. Jeon was named as ‘2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century’ by the International Biographical Centre (IBC) of Cambridge, England. The IBC decided to invite him to appear in the IBC’s publication of ‘2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century’ for his contributions to the development of textile engineering. He has presented over 40 treatises in foreign and domestic scientific journals. About 120 research papers have been introduced at academic conferences held in Korea and abroad. He earned a patent for industrial fibers and authored seven books including a translation of “the World of High-tech Textiles.” He was also included in the publication of ‘Great Minds of the 21st Century (Edition 2)’ by the American Biographical Institute last March.
His research interests also lie in the area of geosynthetic related materials as well as in textile engineering. He has published over thirty treaties on geosynthetics in foreign and domestic journals. His outstanding research achievements can be illuminated by his 22 patents.
He was former director of Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) in Korea. He has served as chairman of Geosynthetics Research Association (KOSEF), president of GS-ATRA, and director of Korean Fiber Society. He worked for the Technical Advisory Committee of FITI Testing & Research Institute. He won the Award for Excellent Technology Adviser from the Small and Medium Business Administration. He also received the Jeongheon Research Paper Award from the Korean Fiber Society.