ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Seoul National University
School of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Invited Professor
2005
 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
1973 - 2004
Joint appointment to Materials Science & Engineering Department, and Chemical & Biological Engineering Department
 
Professor Emeritus
Jan. 1, 2005 - Present
Professor Emeritus and Research Professor
Jan. 1, 2000 - Dec. 2004
Professor
July 1, 1979 - Dec. 31, 1999
Permanent Tenure
July 1, 1977
Associate Professor
July 1, 1975
Assistant Professor
Jan. 22, 1973
Director of Advanced Manufacturing Laboratories I and II
1986-1992
Director of Polymer Science & Engineering Program
1984-1987
 
Chan I. Chung taught mainly polymer courses at RPI: Polymer Physics, and Polymer Engineering. He also taught a continuing education course on Polymer Extrusion and Melt Rheology from 1973 to 1989, attended by many industrial engineers from all over the world. His research has been focused on the development of an analytical melting model for single-screw extrusion through experimental and theoretical studies. He also contributed to the understanding of the structure-property relationship of block copolymers in their molten state as related to processing. His other contributions include the concept of using a solid solvent as a processing aid, HDPE/LDPE blend for solid state deformation processing, compatibilizers for recycling municipal plastics waste as commingled blends, and using a solid polymer solution as a binder for binder‑assisted injection molding of metallic and ceramic powders.