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Academic Background:
Dr Yonas T. Megra completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Addis Ababa University, a renowned institution and the top university in Ethiopia, in 2015 and 2017, respectively. In 2022, he obtained his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, an esteemed institution ranked among the top 100 global universities by the QS World University Rankings.
Research Potential and Achievements:
Dr. Yonas T. Megra is a researcher specializing in two-dimensional (2D) materials and molecular electronics. His research primarily focuses on the synthesis, transfer, and interfacial engineering of large-area graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials, with a particular emphasis on adhesion and fracture mechanics at 2D material–substrate interfaces. He also explores charge transport and quantum interference phenomena in molecular junctions, including electrochemical modulation of conductance in π-conjugated systems. By bridging interfacial science, quantum transport, and device engineering, his work aims to advance next-generation nanoelectronic, optoelectronic, and sensing technologies.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
27 Aug 2017 → 25 Aug 2022
Award Date: 25 Aug 2022
Master, School of Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa University
1 Sept 2015 → 7 Jul 2017
Award Date: 7 Jul 2017
Bachelor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa University
1 Sept 2010 → 11 Jul 2015
Award Date: 11 Jul 2015
External positions
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Quantum Materials Interfaces and Nano Devices Laboratory, Department of Semiconductor Engineering , Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
1 Apr 2024 → 31 May 2025
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Nano-Materials and Nano-Manufacturing (nm2) Lab, Department of Smart Fab. Technology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
1 Dec 2022 → 31 Mar 2024
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Nano-Materials and Nano-Manufacturing (nm2) Lab, School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
1 Sept 2022 → 30 Nov 2022
Research areas
- Dr. Yonas Tsegaye Megra’s research focuses on two-dimensional (2D) materials, molecular electronics, and advanced semiconductor integration.
- He investigates the interfacial properties and charge transport mechanisms of 2D materials and molecular systems to enable their use in next-generation nanoelectronic, optoelectronic, and sensing devices.
- Key research interests: 2D materials synthesis, transfer, and interface engineering
- Molecular electronics and quantum transport phenomena
- Graphene–semiconductor heterostructures and optoelectronic devices,
- Heterogeneous integration of 2D materials
- Electrochemical, gas sensing, and energy storage applications
Person Types
- Staff
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Corrigendum to “Vertical graphene-decorated carbon nanofibers establishing robust conductive networks for fiber-based stretchable strain sensors” [Journal of Materials Science & Technology 200 (2024) 52–60, (S1005030224003141), (10.1016/j.jmst.2024.01.090)]
Lee, H. J., Na, S. C., Lim, T. G., Yun, J., Megra, Y. T., Oh, J. H., Jeong, W., Lim, D. & Suk, J. W., 1 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 219, p. 326 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Crystallographic dependence of adhesion energy of chemical vapor deposition–grown monolayer graphene on copper foils
Megra, Y., Lim, S. & Suk, J. W., 17 Oct 2025, In: Carbon. 247Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electron Release via Internal Polarization Fields for Optimal S-H Bonding States
Seok, H., Kim, M., Cho, J., Son, S., Megra, Y. T., Lee, J., Nam, M. G., Kim, K. W., Aydin, K., Yoo, S. S., Lee, H., Kanade, V. K., Kim, M., Mun, J., Kim, J. K., Suk, J. W., Kim, H. U., Yoo, P. J. & Kim, T., 3 Jul 2025, In: Advanced Materials. 37, 26, 2411211.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enabling the Angstrom Era: 2D material-based multi-bridge-channel complementary field effect transistors
Yoon, H. H., Park, J. Y., Megra, Y. T., Baek, J. H., Song, M., Akinwande, D., Ha, D., Kang, D. H. & Shin, H. J., Dec 2025, In: npj 2D Materials and Applications. 9, 1, 68.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Tensile strength prediction of unidirectional polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber reinforced plastic composites considering stress distribution around fiber break points
Yamamoto, G., Oshima, K., Ramadhan, R. A., Lim, T. G., Megra, Y. T., Suk, J. W., Watanabe, J., Okuda, H. & Tanaka, F., 1 Aug 2024, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 183, 108234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus)