Geumah Lee
Berlin
Summary
Dedicated and inquisitive chemist with a strong academic background and hands-on research experience in heterogeneous catalysis and semiconductor synthesis for photoelectrochemical hydrogen production. Experienced at renowned institutions including Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and BasCat (BASF UniCat JointLab), with a focus on material characterization, synthesis optimization, and photoelectrochemical analysis. Fluent in English, German, and Korean, with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary environments. Motivated to pursue doctoral research that contributes to sustainable energy solutions and advances the understanding of catalyst design and function.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate (Master’s Thesis)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed and optimized synthesis routes for semiconductor materials for photoelectrochemical hydrogen production
- Characterized materials using XRD, SEM, PEC, and electrochemical methods
- Investigated structure–property relationships to enhance photoelectrochemical performance
Research Intern
BasCat – BASF UniCat JointLab, Berlin
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Synthesized mesoporous alumina catalysts for propane dehydrogenation
- Conducted characterization using XRD, BET, FT-IR, TEM, XPS, and NMR
Research Intern
Nano-Bio Chemistry Laboratory, Sook-myung Women’s University
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed molecular dynamics simulations using Cygwin
- Applied quantum chemical analysis methods and documented research outcomes
Education
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Technische Universität Berlin
03.2024
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Sook-myung Women’s University
02.2019
Erasmus Exchange Year - undefined
European University Viadrina
12.2017
High School - undefined
Sangsan High School
02.2013
Skills
- Characterization techniques: XRD, SEM, BET, FT-IR, TEM, XPS, PEC
- Electrochemical analysis and molecular dynamics simulation (Cygwin)
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: May 28, 1994
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: Korean
Gender: Female
Languages
Korean: Native
English: Fluent (TOEFL 98)
German: Fluent (C1 level)
TEACHING & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Teacher (Private) - Seoul, Korea
Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
- Delivered personalized business English lessons
- Focused on pronunciation and intercultural communication
Mathematics Tutor - Seoul, Korea
Sep 2016 – Sep 2018
- Provided regular tutoring sessions and individualized study plans
Timeline
Research Associate (Master’s Thesis)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)
12.2022 - 10.2024
Research Intern
BasCat – BASF UniCat JointLab, Berlin
09.2021 - 04.2022
Research Intern
Nano-Bio Chemistry Laboratory, Sook-myung Women’s University
10.2015 - 06.2016
Erasmus Exchange Year - undefined
European University Viadrina
High School - undefined
Sangsan High School
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Technische Universität Berlin
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Sook-myung Women’s University
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