Sung‐Kyu Lee

Professor Sung-Kyu Lee's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of advanced refractory metal coatings and thin films for extreme environment applications. The lab focuses on chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques to fabricate high-performance rhenium and molybdenum-based coatings on graphite and metal substrates, with an emphasis on microstructure control, interfacial adhesion, and crystal orientation. Their work addresses challenges in coating-substrate compatibility and reaction kinetics, aiming to enhance the durability and performance of materials in high-temperature and high-radiation environments, such as in nuclear and aerospace applications. The lab also investigates the fundamental mechanisms of CVD growth and interfacial reactions to enable next-generation coating technologies.