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The third researcher we would like to introduce is Hankook Kim of the University of Florida.
- State your name.
- Hankook Kim. I'm from South Korea
- Describe your research.
- I'm interested in improving photovoltaic (solar cell) efficiency by using buffer layers.
- How did you get interested in what you are researching?
- I have always enjoyed making something new and I think making new energy is pretty cool!!!
- How did you get where you are today?
- I majored in chemical engineering at Seoul National University. I realized that I could learn more if I went to graduate school. I got a master's degree and worked for LG for more than 5 years. I felt that I needed to study more to make better things so I came to the University of Florida to pursue my dream.
- What hobbies do you have?
- I like watching movies, especially scifi movies.
- Do you have any funny stories from when you were a young scientist?
- I can not forget when I first made my research system. I spent a lot of time there...survey[ing] my research field. Starting something can be scary. However, it makes people stronger.
- What were some of your favorite activities as a kid?
- When I was a kid, I liked drawing cartoons. I still draw some characters when I feel bored.
- Do you have any advice for the next generation?
- Get experiences as much as you can. That will be super helpful for solving problems.
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