Seoul, South Korea

Jin Young Kim

This inventor holds 157 USPTO granted patents and 80 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 34 EPO patents, primarily in Fuel Cell Technology (CPC class H01L21-568). Top assignees: Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Lg Electronics Inc., Amkor Technology, Inc.. Active years: 1994-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jin Young Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jin-young-kim

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 157 

% Patents Active = 82.2

 

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 17

Forward Citations = 1,146(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 942(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Kyungsangbuk-do, KR (2000 - 2002)
  • Taegu-shi, KR (2005 - 2009)
  • Kwangju, KR (2010)
  • Dalseo-ku, KR (2007 - 2011)
  • Daegu-kwangyeokshi, KR (2008 - 2011)
  • Dongnae-gu, KR (2011)
  • Busan-si, KR (2009 - 2013)
  • Busan, KR (2010 - 2014)
  • Daejeon, KR (2016 - 2023)
  • Daegu, KR (1994 - 2024)
  • Seoul, KR (2000 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal46 out of 2,250 
 
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
 patents
silverMedal40 out of 51,857 
 
Lg Electronics Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal20 out of 1,009 
 
Amkor Technology, Inc.
 patents
4. 13 out of 8,637 
 
Lg Chem, Ltd
 patents
5. 11 out of 330 
 
Amkor Technology Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.
 patents
6. 6 out of 275 
 
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
 patents
7. 5 out of 18 
 
Global Frontier Center for Multiscale Energy Systems
 patents
8. 5 out of 87 
 
Medit Corp.
 patents
9. 4 out of 1,789 
 
Seoul National University
 patents
10. 2 out of 10 
 
Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.
 patents
11. 2 out of 11,790 
 
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
 patents
12. 2 out of 5,406 
 
Lg Innotek Co., Ltd.
 patents
13. 1 out of 74 
 
Chonbuk National University
 patents
14. 1 out of 1,063 
 
Goldstar, Co., Ltd.
 patents
15. 1 out of 2,340 
 
Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. Ltd.
 patents
16. 1 out of 1 
 
Hyundai Media Systems Co., Ltd.
 patent
17. 1 out of 67 
 
Jagiellonian University
 patents
18. 1 out of 9 
 
Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd.
 patents
19. 1 out of 203 
 
Korea Electric Power Corporation
 patents
20. 1 out of 1,015 
 
Lg Display., Ltd.
 patents
21. 1 out of 1 
 
Miracure, Inc.
 patent
22. 1 out of 7,663 
 
Samsung Sdi Co., Inc.
 patents
23. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1994-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Fuel Cell Catalyst
Biomimetic Systems
Semiconductor Device
Perovskite Solar Cell
Electrode Assembly
Data Compensation
Microrobot
Rubber Composition
Electronic Packaging
Electrochemical Synthesis
Method Optimization
Cell Culture
157 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Jin Young Kim is a renowned innovator and inventor from Seoul, South Korea. Over the course of his career, Kim has obtained an impressive 1045 patents, establishing himself as a pioneer in the field of renewable energy.

One of Kim's latest patents pertains to an aryne-grafted carbon-supported electrocatalyst and process of preparing the same. This technology involves the development of a carbon-supported catalyst with an organic anchor formed on the surface of a carbon support. Through aryne cycloaddition, it becomes possible to form a covalent bonding selectively to a carbon support of a fuel cell catalyst. Additionally, the anchor prevents adhesion of metal catalyst particles of a fuel cell, thereby improving its durability. This invention is set to revolutionize the field of fuel cell technology.

Kim's contribution to the field of renewable energy extends beyond fuel cell technology. In another notable achievement, Kim has recently patented a perovskite silicon tandem solar cell and method for manufacturing the same. This technology involves the creation of a tandem solar cell comprising a silicon lower cell and a perovskite upper cell. The bonding layer for bonding the silicon lower cell and the perovskite upper cell enables excellent light absorption, resulting in high efficiency of the solar cell.

Jin Young Kim has worked with some of the most prestigious organizations in South Korea. He has been associated with KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY and Seoul National University R&DB Foundation. Alongside some of his coworkers such as Hyoung Soo Lee and Byoung Yong Kim, Jong Young Kim has contributed significantly to the development of various technologies in the field of renewable energy.

In conclusion, Jin Young Kim has established himself as a remarkable innovator and inventor in the field of renewable energy. With his groundbreaking inventions and patents, Kim has significantly contributed to the development of technologies that hold the potential to change the way we harness energy while making it more sustainable and affordable.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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