Sang Cheol is passionate about accelerating the energy transition. He began his career in clean energy at LG Chem, a major chemical and Li-ion battery manufacturer. For about three years, Sang Cheol worked as a cell development engineer for electric vehicle applications, where he received numerous accolades for his contributions. After accruing industrial experience and developing an eye for practically important problems, Sang Cheol moved to Stanford University to pursue graduate studies in materials science and engineering. Alongside Prof. Yi Cui, Sang Cheol worked on probing and designing Li battery electrolytes, developing new tools and high-performance electrolytes for next generation Li batteries. Now, as a Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellow with Prof. Steven Chu, former US Secretary of Energy and 1997 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Sang Cheol is extending his expertise in electrolytes and electrochemistry to develop new solutions for tackling energy and climate challenges. 

Recognizing that policy is crucial to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies, Sang Cheol has recently become involved in energy policy. Leveraging his experience in industrial and academic research, Sang Cheol served as a panelist on Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue, led by Mr. Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), and as a fellow on Stanford Emerging Technology Review, led by Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former US Secretary of State. Sang Cheol is also passionate about contributing to communities within and beyond Stanford, having served as a student leader, committee member and peer reviewer. Sang Cheol has been awarded with numerous accolades for his contributions in research and to the community, including Materials Research Society (MRS) Graduate Student Award and Electrochemical Society (ECS) Daniel Cubicciotti Student Award.