Jeong Jin Hong

Jeong Jin Hong, Ph.D. has been a data scientist at AMAT since 2019 and is currently leading a data science team developing machine learning-based solutions for internal & external R&D.

Prior to joining AMAT, Dr. Hong was a principal engineer position for Samsung Display. During his 8 years at Samsung, Dr. Hong spent time leading research projects developing machine learning-based solutions for the OLED manufacturing line such as prediction modeling, inspection image classification, APC modeling, and fault detection modeling. His prediction model-based solution development project has been awarded the company’s annual best performance award by CEO. Some of his other projects also got technical awards from CTO and CEO at Samsung Display.

Dr. Hong received the B.Eng. degree in Chemical Engineering from Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea in 2006. And he received the M.Sc. degree with Distinction and the Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom in 2007 and 2011 respectively. His main research interests include machine learning algorithms for the semiconductor processes, advanced process control, interpretable deep learning modeling and physics integrated machine learning modeling