Prof. Yongjoon Cho is an Assistant Professor at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in organic semiconductors, materials chemistry, and optoelectronic materials design. He completed combined master’s and doctoral training in energy engineering with a strong focus on organic conjugated materials, following undergraduate studies spanning energy conversion, storage, and nano-chemistry. His professional experience includes postdoctoral research roles at leading international research environments, where he contributed to advanced organic semiconductor synthesis, multifunctional electronic materials, and photovoltaic device development, alongside independent and collaborative research leadership. His research centers on the molecular design, synthesis, and engineering of high-performance organic semiconductors for electronics, solar cells, and bio-integrated devices, with publications in top-tier journals demonstrating high impact and wide citation. His work has significantly advanced understanding of structure–property relationships and stability–performance trade-offs in organic electronics. He has received prestigious national fellowships and institutional honors recognizing research excellence, originality, and scholarly promise, underscoring his growing influence and leadership potential in materials science research.