The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has appointed Sun Chan Jeong, professor of the Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies-High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (IPNS-KEK), as the second director of the IBS Rare Isotope Science Project.

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has announced that Prof. Sun Chan Jeong has been elected as the second director of the Rare Isotope Science Project (RISP). He will begin his duties from January 28^th.

Professor Jeong has been an expert in experimental nuclear physics for nearly 30 years, especially in the field of rare isotope science. His expertise and specific experiences, such as his involvement in the construction and development of rare isotope accelerator facilities in Japan, clearly indicated that he is the right person to lead the construction of a creative accelerator in South Korea.

Professor Jeong had participated in the construction and development of the Japanese ISOL-type radioactive ion beam facility at the Institute of Nuclear Studies (INS), Tokyo University. After restructuring the Tokai Radioactive Ion Accelerator Complex (TRIAC) facility, he has become recognized for his accomplishments in facility development and as an effective manager of collaboration.

Professor Jeong received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from Seoul National University and earned his doctorate degree from Tsukuba University, Japan in 1986. He was an assistant professor at Soongsil University, South Korea from 1992 to 1994 and an assistant professor at Tokyo University, Japan from 1994 to 1997. He has been a professor at IPNS-KEK, Japan since 1997.

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