

Dr. Pawan Kumar
Research Assistant Professor (August 2025-present)
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea
Advisor: Prof. JunHee Lee
Email pawankumar@unist.ac.kr
pawankumarsmd@gmail.com
Phone +82-10-4260-0132
Research Interests
I am a materials scientist dedicated to elucidating the physical principles governing phonon and electron mechanisms, explaining material properties through first-principles simulations, and developing theoretical frameworks that extend beyond the limits of first-principles methods. My research lies at the intersection of computational materials science, condensed matter theory, and functional oxides, with a focus on understanding and designing emergent phenomena in ferroelectrics, shape memory alloys, spintronic materials, and correlated systems. I aim to advance fundamental knowledge in materials science, develop innovative solutions to complex phenomena across diverse materials, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.