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Sang-Wook Cheong

b. 1950

South Korean scientist

Physicist
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About Sang-Wook Cheong

Born 1950. Sang-Wook Cheong is a South Korean physicist.

Sang-Wook Cheong is an American materials scientist at Rutgers University. He has made ground-breaking contributions the KBS 2009 Global Korean Award, and the 2010 James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials. He was the 13th most cited physicist in the world in from 1993 to 2003.

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Important facts

Born
1950, South Korea
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
South Korea
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Seoul National University
Employers
Pohang University of Science and Technology, Rutgers University
Awards
Ho-Am Prize in Science; James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials; Ho-am Prize
Also known as
Sang Wook Cheong

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sang-Wook Cheong?

South Korean scientist

When was Sang-Wook Cheong born?

Sang-Wook Cheong was born in 1950 in South Korea.

What is Sang-Wook Cheong's occupation?

Sang-Wook Cheong is a physicist.

What nationality is Sang-Wook Cheong?

Sang-Wook Cheong is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sang-Wook Cheong

· Wikidata: Q16262474

· DBpedia: Sang-Wook Cheong

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