Peace Kim, Ph.D.
Scientist, Chemical Metallurgist, Sustainable Metal Production Expert
Massachusetts, United States
Summary
Peace Kim is a distinguished materials engineer and chemical metallurgist with a strong focus on sustainable and carbon-emission-free metal production. Her expertise spans ferrous and nonferrous metals, with particular experience in Group 4 elements such as Titanium, Zirconium, and Hafnium. She has contributed to the development of novel chemistries and recycling techniques to minimize environmental impact in metal industries. openavenuesfoundation+1
With a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Peace Kim has a robust academic background in metallurgy. Her doctoral research, specifically on "Impurities in Ilmenite: Magnesium," demonstrates her deep understanding of high-temperature processes and their kinetics in metal production, as well as contributions to several academic papers. researchgate+2
Peace Kim is a prolific inventor, holding multiple international patents related to clean metal production processes. Her patented work focuses on innovative methods for metal extraction, recovery, and molten salt electrolysis, aiming to achieve production without carbon emissions and improve efficiency. justia+1
Beyond her industrial research, Peace Kim is actively involved in talent development as a Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues, where she guides students in materials science and engineering projects related to metal production, fostering the next generation of innovators. openavenuesfoundation
Work
Education
Writing
Impurities in Ilmenite: Magnesium
January 1, 2018Doctoral thesis exploring the influence of magnesium as a key impurity in ilmenite during gaseous reduction processes with CO and H2 gas, relevant to titanium production.
Reduction rates of MnO and SiO2 in SiMn slags between 1500 and 1650 °C
January 1, 2017Academic paper investigating the kinetics of MnO and SiO2 reduction in Silicomanganese (SiMn) slags using thermogravimetric analysis, focusing on optimizing high-temperature processes.
Clean Metal Production Patents
Co-inventor on multiple international patents focused on clean metal production without carbon emissions, including methods for extraction, recovery, and molten salt electrolysis of metals.