• 2003∼ 현재 , 조선대학교, 교수
• 2022.09~ 현재, 조선대학교, 자연과학.공공보건안전대학, 화학과장
• 2020.03∼2021.02 , 조선대학교, 자연과학.공공보건안전대학, 학장
• 2019.03∼2020.02 , 조선대학교, 자연과학대학, 학장
• 2022.01~ 현재,국토교통부 항공보안안정장비 인증심사위원
• 2021.03∼현재, 엑솔(주), 대표
• 2019 ∼현재, 정보통신기획평가원, 평가위원
• 2019 ∼현재, 한국산업기술진흥협회(KOITA), 신제품인증 심사위원
• 2014,03∼현재, (사) 미국화학회 한국지회, 등기이사
• 2012.01～현재,Porous Semiconductors-Science and Technology, International Advisory Board Member
• 2011.08～현재, 중소기업기술개발 지원사업 평가위원
• 2010.11～현재, (사) 한국실리콘학회, 등기이사
• 2009.02～현재, 산업기술혁신 평가단, 위원
• 2003.08～2021,02 피코테크, 대표
• 2012.01～2015.12, (사) 한국실리콘학회, 편집위원장
• 2011.01～2011.12, 지식경제부 기술혁신평가단, 위원
• 2010.01～2010.12, (사) 대한화학회, 실무이사
• 2010.01～2010.12, 한국광기술원, 운영위원
• 2009.01～2011.12, (사) 한국센서학회, 편집의원
• 2008.03～2018.02, 조선대학교 기초과학연구원, 원장
• 2008.11～2010.10, 조선대학교 자연과학대학, 학과장
• 2008.11～2010.10, 조선대학교 대학원, 화학과 대학원 주임
• 2007.06～2008.02, 조선대학교 기초과학연구소, 간사
• 2007 조선대학교 중등교육연수원, 강사
• 2006.09～2010.08, 조선대학교 공동실험관, 공용실험실장
• 2006.05～2010.05, 한국기초과학지원 연구원, 운영위원
• 2006.01～2006.12, 대한화학회 광주전남지부, 간사
• 2006 대한화학회 무기화학분과, 간사
• 2005 광주광역시 교육과학연구원, 강사
• 2005 조선대학교 중등교육연수원, 강사
• 2004 광주광역시 교육과학연구원, 심사의원
• 2004.09～2007.08, 조선대학교 기초과학연구소, 운영위원
• 2004 대한화학회 광주전남지부, 간사
• 2004 조선대학교 중등교육연수원, 강사
• 2003 조선대학교 중등교육연수원, 강사
• 1998.11～2003.05, University of California-San Diego, Researcher
• 1997.11～1998.10, University of Wisconsin-Madison, P.D.

Education:

• 1998-2003,
  Post-graduate Researcher, University of California-San Diego,
     Directed by Prof. Michael J. Sailor and Prof. William C. Trogler,
  Investigated porous semiconductor/polymer sensor
• 1997-1998
  Post-doctoral Associate, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
     Investigated silicon-based OLED
  Directed by Prof. Robert West
• 1992-1997,
  University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chemistry, (Ph. D.)
  Directed by Prof. Robert West.
  Thesis: “New Chemistry of Siloles and Germoles”
• 1986-1988,
  Sung Kyun Kwan University, Chemistry, (M. S.)
  Directed by Prof. Wan-Chul Joo,
  Thesis: “π-Complex Formation of Silacyclopentadiene”
• 1982-1986,
  Sung Kyun Kwan University, Chemistry, (B. S.)

Appointments:

• 2013-present,
  Professor, Department of Chemistry, Chosun University
• 2013-present,
  Professor, Department of Carbon Materials, Chosun University
• 2009-2013,
  Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Chosun University
• 2003-2009,
  Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Chosun University

Awards and Honors:

Advisery Boards:

• Editor-in-Chief:
  The Research Institute of Chosun Natural Science “Journal of the Chosun Natural Science” (2012-2018),  
• Editor-in-Chief :
  The Korean Silicon Society “Silicon  World” (2012-2013),  
• Editorial Boards:
  The Korean Chemical Society  “e-News Letters” (2010-2010)
• Editorial Boards:
  The Korean Sensors Society “Journal of the Korean Sensors Society” (2009-2010)
• Fields of specialization:
  Organosilicon Chemistry, Porous Silicon Chemistry, Silicon-Based Polymer Chemistry, Silicon-Based Drug Delivery Materials. Silicon Surface chemistry, Organosilicon Electrochemistry, Organogermanium and Organotin Chemistry,  Silicon Bio-chemistry, Materials Chemistry
• Research topics:
  Chemistry based on nanostructured silicon materials and silicon polymers
• Research keywords:
  Organosilicon, Porous silicon, Chemical and Biosensor, Silicon Quantum Dot, Silicon Nanowire, Graphene

20 Most Important Publications

• “Characterization of Phytochemicals in Ulva intestinalis L. and their action against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein Receptor-binding Domain”, Sabari K. B, Seema A. Kulkarni, Bavya Chandrasekhar, Kaushani Banerjee, Honglae Sohn*, Thirumurthy M*, Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021, 9, 735768-735783.
• “Understanding the influence of lipid bilayers and ligand molecules in determining the conformational dynamics of Somatostatin receptor 2”, P. K. Yadalam, K. Varatharajan, R. K, P. Chopra, D. Arumuganainar, T. Nagarathnam, H. Sohn*, T. Madhavan*, Scientific Reports, 2021, 11, 7677-7692.  
• “Antiviral Essential Oil Components Against SARS-CoV-2 in Pre-procedural Mouth Rinses for Dental Settings During COVID-19: A Computational Study”, P. K. Yadalam, K. Varatharajan, K. Rajapandian, P. Chopra, D. Arumuganainar, T. Nagarathnam, H. Sohn*, T. Madhavan*, Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021, 9, 642026-642036.
• “Fast Curable Polysiloxane-Silphenylene Hybrimer with High Transparency and Refractive Index for Optical Applications”, K. Koh, H. Sohn, Polymers, 2021, 13 , 515-523.
• “Molecular- and Atomic- level Understanding of the Somatostatin receptor 1 (SSTR1)-Ligand Binding: A Structural Biology Study Based on 3D QSAR, Membrane-Protein dynamics and Conceptual DFT”, S. K. Nagarajan, S. Babu, H. Sohn*, T. Madhavan*, ACS Omega, 2020, 5(33), 21145-21161.  
• “A Novel Chemical Gas Vapor Sensor Based on Photoluminescence Enhancement of Rugate Porous Silicon Filters”, Z. Zhou, H. Sohn, Sensors, 2020, 20, 2722.
• “Controlled Nanoparticle Synthesis of Ag/Fe Co-doped Hydroxyapatite System for Cancer Cell Treatment”, S. C. Veerla, D. R. Kim, J. Kim, H. Sohn*, S. Y. Yang*, Materials Science & Engineering C- Materials for Biological Applications, 2019, 98, 311-323.
• “Silicon Quantum Dots Sensors for Explosive Taggant 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB)”, J. S. Kim, B. Cho, S. G. Cho, H. Sohn*, Chemical Communications, 2016, 52, 8207-8210.
• “Observation of Negative Charge Trapping and Investigation of Its Physico-Chemical Origin in Newly Synthesized Poly(tetraphenyl)silolesiloxane Thin Films.”,  J.-K. Choi, S. Jang, K.-J. Kim, H. Sohn,* H.-D. Jeong*, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2011, 133, 7764-7785.
• “Imine-functionalized, turn-on fluorophore for DCP”, H. J. Kim, S. Jang, W. X. Ren, R. A. Bartsch, H. Sohn*, J. S. Kim*, Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical, 2011, 153, 266-270.
• “Tuning of Refractive Indices and Optical Band Gaps in Oxidized Silicon Quantum Dot Solids”, J.-K. Choi, S. Jang, H. Sohn,* H.-D. Jeong*, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2009, 131, 17894-17900.
• “Detection of Organophosphates Based on Surface-Modified DBR Porous Silicon Using LED Light”, S. Jang, Y. Koh, J.Kim, J. Park, C. Park, S. J. Kim, S. Cho, Y. C. Ko, H. Sohn*, Materials Letters, 2008, 62, 552-555.  
• “Detection of Nitroaromatic Explosives Based on Photoluminescent Polymers Containing Metalloles” H. Sohn, M. J. Sailor*, D. Magde*, W. C. Trogler*, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2003, 125, 3821-3830.
• “Detection of TNT and Picric Acid on Surfaces and in Seawater Using Photoluminescent Polysiloles.” H. Sohn, R. M. Calhoun, M. J. Sailor*, W. C. Trogler*, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2001, 11, 2104-2105.
• “Photopolymerization of Liquid Carbon Disulfide Produces Nanoscale Polythiene Films.” P. B. Zmolek, H. Sohn, P. K. Gantzel, W. C. Trogler*, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2001, 123, 1199-1207.
• “Detection of Fluorophosphonate Nerve Warfare Agents with a Porous Silicon Interferometer.” H. Sohn, S. Letant, M. J. Sailor*, W. C. Trogler*, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2000, 122, 5399.
• “Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Silacycloheptadiene.” H. Sohn*, H. –G. Woo, D. R. Powell, Chemical Communications, 2000, 6, 697.
• “An Electroluminescent Polysilole and Some Dichlorooligosiloles.” H. Sohn, R. R. Huddleston, D. R. Powell, R. West*, K. Oka, X. Yonghua, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1999, 121, 2935.
• “The Dianion of Tetraphenylgermole is Aromatic.” R. West*, H. Sohn, D. R. Powell, T. Mueller, Y. Apeloig, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 1996, 35, 1002.
• “The Dilithium Derivative of Tetraphenylsilole: an η1-η5 Dilithium Structure.” R. West*, H. Sohn, U. Bankwitz, J. Calabrese, Y. Apeloig, T. Mueller, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1995, 117, 11608.