I come from Gwangmyeong, a small city near Seoul in South Korea. I attended Ajou University, where I studied physics and mathematics and received my B.S. degree. After graduating, I began my master’s program in applied physics at the same university. During this time, I studied various 2D materials using several optical spectroscopy techniques, particularly Raman spectroscopy. After receiving my M.S. degree, my research interests broadened, and I am currently focused on THz spectroscopy to explore various phases of quantum materials. Outside of science, I enjoy watching animation, listening to music, and taking walks to appreciate the scenery.