ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Seoul National University
School of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) |
1973 - 2004 |
Joint appointment to Materials Science & Engineering Department, and Chemical & Biological Engineering Department |
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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.