RESEARCH INTERESTS

Radiation dosimetry (Health physics)
Radiation detection (whole body counting, liquid scintillation analysis, thermoluminescent dosimeter)
Radiation safety practice and regulation
Radioactive effluents

EDUCATION

2013 - 2016
Doctorate Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Texas A&M University (GPA 3.8/4.0)
• Dissertation: Regulatory science and radiation protection: a study of dose constraints for members of the public and occupationally-exposed workers at the U.S. nuclear power plants
• Advisors: Dr. Gamal Akabani and Dr. John W. Poston Sr.

2003 - 2005
Master Degree in Nuclear and Quantum Engineering
• Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (GPA 90.77/100)
• Thesis: A study on the method for improving the removal of radioactive corrosion products using permanent and electric magnets
• Advisor: Dr. Kun Jai Lee

1995 - 2003
Bachelor Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Kyunghee University (GPA 96.66/100) (Summa cum laude)
• Military Service (Army) (1996 - 1998)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

2020 - Present
Department Head (2023 - present)
Associate Professor (2025 - Present)
Assistant Professor (2020 - 2024)
• Department of Nuclear Engineering, Chosun University

2011 - 2020
Senior research scientist
• Radiation & Environment Laboratory, Central Research Institute, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO. Ltd. (한수원중앙연구원)

2005 - 2011
Senior research scientist
• Nuclear Power Generation Laboratory, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (한전전력연구원)

PUBLICATION

Lee. N. Y., Kong, T. Y. Assessment of environmental impact from radioactive effluents discharged by the Hanbit nuclear power plants in Korea: analyzing annual reports from nuclear power plants and radioactivity data from environmental monitoring organizations, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 201(4), 284-296, March 2025.
https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncaf011

Mo, E. B., Han, S. J., Ha, H. K., Han, S. G., Kim, B. G., Kong, T. Y. A Study on the Behavioral Characteristics of Target Elements and Interference Elements in Chemical Separation of 55Fe and 59/63Ni Using Extracted Chromatography, Journal of Radiological Science and Technology, 48(1), 47-53, 2025. (in Korean)
https://doi.org/10.17946/JRST.2025.48.1.47

Kim, J., Kong, T. Y., Son, J., Song, C., Park, J., Jo, S., Lee, H., Oh, S. C., Yang, J. S., Lee, S. Proposal for Administrative Sanction Regulations and Penalty System in Radiation Utilization in the Republic of Korea, Journal of Radiation Industry, 18(4), 385-389, 2024. (in Korean)
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2024.18.4.385

Kim, J., Kong, T. Y., Son, J., Song, C., Park, J., Jo, S., Lee, H., Oh, S. C., Yang, J. S., Lee, S. Proposal for Improving the Periodic Inspection of Radiation Utilization in the Republic of Korea, Journal of Radiation Industry, 18(4), 391-397, 2024. (in Korean)
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2024.18.4.391

Park, J., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Song, C., Kim, J., Jo, S., Kim, H. G., Methodology to Link the Results of Radiological Characterizations of Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology, 22(3), 363-376, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.7733/jnfcwt.2024.030

Song, C., Kong, T. Y., Kim, J., Park, J., Jo, S., Kim, H. G. Methodology for Calculating Correction Factors to Improve the Accuracy of Radiation Dose Predictions for High-Exposure Tasks in Nuclear Power Plants Using Computational Scenarios, Journal of Radiation Industry, 18(3), 223-226, 2024. (in Korean)
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2024.18.3.223

Kim, H., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Song, C., Kim, J., Kim, H. G. Analysis of carbon‐14 discharges from Korean nuclear power plants, Energy Science & Engineering, 12(9), 3576-3588, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1849

Kim, S., Kong, T. Y., Son, J., Song, C., Kim, J., Park, J., Kim, H. G. Proposal of database of radiological characterization for decommissioning nuclear power plants, Energy Science & Engineering, 12(9), 3589-3598, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1851

Kim, J., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Song, C., Park, J., Jo, S., Kim, H. G., Analysis of the Likelihood of Internal Radiation Exposure When Decommissioning a Nuclear Power Plant in Korea, Journal of Radiation Industry, 18(2), 141-145, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2024.18.2.141

Song, C., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Kim, J., Park, J., Kim, H. G., Kim, Y., High-radiation-exposure tasks in Korean pressurized heavy-water reactors, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 200(8), 745-754, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncae100

Song, C., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Kim, H., Kim, J., Park, J., Kim, H. G., Kim, Y., High-radiation-exposure work in Korean pressurized water reactors, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 56(5), 1874-1879, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2023.12.048

Song, C., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Kim, H., Kim, J., Park, J., Kim, H. G., Kim, Y., Jung, H., Dose Reduction Factors for High-Exposure Tasks at Korean Pressurized Water Reactors, Journal of Radiation Industry, 18(1), 23-33, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2024.18.1.23

Song, C., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Kim, H., Kim, J., Kim, H. G. Classification of Radiation Work in Korean Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Radiation Industry, 17(3), 239-256, 2023.
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2023.17.3.239

Kim, S., Kong, T. Y., Choi, W. S., Son, J., Kim, H., Song, C., Yang, K. T., Song, J. S., Kim, H. G. A methodology to designate radiation‐controlled areas in decommissioning nuclear power plants, Energy Science & Engineering, 11(9), 3204-3214, 2023.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1514

Song, C., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Son, J., Choi, W. S., Kim, H., Kim, J., Kim, H. G. Comparison of the DeSa Project and the Preliminary Decommissioning Plan for Shin-Kori Units 5 and 6 in Terms of Graded Approaches, Journal of Radiation Industry, 17(2), 143-150, 2023.
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2023.17.2.143

Choi, W. S., Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G., Lee, E. J., Kim, S. J., Son, J. H., Song, C. J., Kim, H. P., Jeong, C. K. The regulatory system for imported-cargo radiation monitoring in Korea and a proposal for its improvement, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 55(1), 1-11, 2023.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2022.08.025

Lee, E. J., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S. J., Choi, W. S., Son, J. H., Song, C. J., Kim, H. P., Kim, S. Y., Cho, M., Kim, H. G. Comparative analysis of occupational radiation doses when decommissioning nuclear power plants, Energy Science & Engineering, 10(12), 4358-4365, 2022.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1311

Choi, W. S., Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G., Kim, S. J., Son, J. H., Song, C. J., Kim, H. P. Comparison of Imported-cargo Radiation Monitoring Regulatory Systems in Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, Journal of Radiation Industry, 16(3), 241-251, 2022.
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2022.16.3.241

Kim, H. P., Kong, T. Y., Kim, S. J., Son, J. H., Choi, W. S., Song, C. J., Kim, H. G. Analysis of Korean Safety Evaluation Criteria for Dismantling Nuclear Power Plants Using the IAEA Guidance for Safety Assessment, Journal of Radiation Industry, 16(3), 191-199, 2022.
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2022.16.3.191

Kong, T. Y., Choi, W. S., Kim, S. J., Son, J. H., Lee, E. J., Song, C. J., Kim, H. P., Kim, S. Y., Cho, M., Kim, H. G. Monitoring Criteria for Radioactive Effluents Discharged from Nuclear Power Plants in Korea, Journal of Radiation Industry, 16(1), 23-30, 2022. (in Korean)
https://doi.org/10.23042/radin.2022.16.1.23

Son, J. H., Kong, T. Y., Yang, H. Y., Kim, S. J., Lee, E. J., Choi, W. S., Chung, W. K., Kim, H. G. Estimation of radiation dose resulting from the recycling of large metal wastes from decommissioning nuclear power plants in Korea, Energy Science & Engineering, 9, 2206-2214, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.995

Kong, T. Y., Kim, S. Y., Cho, M., Jung, Y., Son, J. K., Jang H., Kim, H. G. A preliminary evaluation of the implementation of a radiation protection program for the lens of the eye in Korean nuclear power plants, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 53(9), 3035-3043, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2021.04.003

Kong, T. Y., Kim, S. Y., Jung, Y., Kim, J. M., Cho, M. Administrative dose control for occupationally-exposed workers in Korean nuclear power plants, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 53(1), 351-356, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2020.06.023

Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Lee, Y. J., Son, J. K. Operating margin for radioactive effluent released to the environment from Korean pressurized water reactors compared to the effluent control limits, obtained by monitoring the concentration of radioactive effluent with radioactive effluent monitors, Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 56(8), 764-769, 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00223131.2019.1617205

Kong, T. Y., Akabani, G., Poston, J. W. A Study of a dose constraint for members of the public living around nuclear power plants in the United State, Nuclear Technology, 25(6), 781-789, 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2018.1546536

Kong, T. Y., Akabani, G., Poston, J. W. A study of a dose constraint for occupationally exposed workers in the US nuclear power plants, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 183(4), 503-513, 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncy170

Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Lee, Y. J., Son, J. K. Methodology for determination of alarm and warning setpoints for radioactive effluent monitors in Korean pressurized water reactors, Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 33(4), 406-410, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.2298/NTRP181004002K

Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Lee, Y. J., Son, J. K. Regulations on radioactive effluents released from Korean nuclear power plants, International Journal of Environmental Studies, 75(1), 154-159, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2017.1389568

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Lee, G. J. Review of Methods on the Discrimination and Measurement between Internal and External Contamination using Commercial Whole Body Counters, Journal of Radiation Industry, 12(2), 103-109, 2018. (in Korean)

Kong, T. Y., Kim, S., Lee, Y. J., Son, J. K., Maeng, S. J. Radioactive effluents released from Korean nuclear power plants and the resulting radiation doses to members of the public, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 49(8), 1772-1777, 2017.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2017.07.021

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Dong, K. R., Shin, J. Y., Choi, E. J. A review on the application of two-dosimeter algorithm to estimate the effective dose in an inhomogeneous radiation field and high dose rate, Journal of Radiation Industry, 11(4), 219-225, 2017. (in Korean)

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. Ko, J. H., Akabani, G., Lee, G. J. A dose constraint proposal for members of the public taking into account multi-unit nuclear power plants in Korea, Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 52(5), 739-747, 2015.

Ko, J. H., Kong, T. Y., Akabani, G., Kim, H. G. Lee, G. J. Applicability Test of methods for discrimination between external and internal contamination using an ORTEC whole body counter, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 162(4), 657-662, 2014.

Son, J. K., Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Ko, J. H., Lee, G. J. Radiological effluents released and public doses from nuclear power plants in Korea, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 155(4), 517-521, 2013.

Choi, J. R., Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Son, J. K. Dosimetry experiences and lessons learned for radiation dose assessment in Korean nuclear power plants, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 155(2), 245-249, 2013.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. A field test for extremity dose assessment during outages at Korean nuclear power plants, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 154(4), 522-525, 2013.

Kong, T. Y., Choi, J. R., Son, J. K., Kim, H. G. A Preliminary Establishment of Dose Constraints for the Member of Public Taking into Account Multi-unit Nuclear Power Plants in Korea. Journal of Radiation Protection, 37(3), 129-137, 2012. (in Korean)

Son, J. K., Kong, T. Y., Choi, J. R., Kim, H. G., A review and Characteristics for Radioactive Effluents from the Nuclear Power Plants in Korea. Journal of Radiation Protection, 37(3), 138-145, 2012. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. An analysis of the radiation field characteristics for extremity dose assessment during maintenance periods at nuclear power plants in Korea, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 152(4), 468-471, 2012.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. An analysis of worker’s tritium concentration in urine samples as a function of time after intake at Korean pressurized heavy water reactors, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 152(4), 406-409, 2012.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. A bioassay expected and lessons learned on the internal contamination of 131I during a maintenance period in a Korean nuclear power plant, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 151(2), 386-390, 2012.

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. Application of element correction and personal dose equivalent response to extremity dosimeters used at Korean nuclear power plants, Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 49(3), 352-359, 2012.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Application of the Two-Dosimeter Algorithm for Effective Dose Evaluations based on ICRP Publication 103. Journal of Radiation Protection, 36(3), 154-159, 2011. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Jeong, W. T., Kim, S. T. Radiation Fields and Dose Assessments in Korean Nuclear Power Plants. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 146(1-3), 136-139, 2011.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Jeong, W. T. Trends and Issues in Metabolism and Dosimetry for Tritium Intake. Journal of Radiation Protection, 36(2), 99-106, 2011. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Jeong, W. T., Kim, S. T. Review on the Management for Radioactive Effluent and Methodology for Setting of Derived Release Limits at Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors in Korea. Journal of Radiation Protection, 35(4), 172-177, 2010. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Selection of the most appropriate two-dosemeter algorithm for estimating effective dose equivalent during maintenance periods in Korean nuclear power plants. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 140(2), 171-181, 2010.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. A Field Test Assessment on the Extremity Doses of Highly-Exposed Radiation Workers During Maintenance Periods at Nuclear Power Plants in Korea, Journal of Radiation Protection, 35(2), 57-62, 2010. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Jeong, W. T. An Effects of Radiation Dose Assessment for Radiation Workers and the Member of Public from Main Radionuclides at Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Radiation Protection, 35(1), 12-20, 2010. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. One way for the two-dosimeter method, Nuclear Engineering International, November, 15-18, 2009.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Operational Experience of a Two-Dosimeter Algorithm for Better Estimation of Effective Dose at Korean Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(4), 165-169, 2009.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. An Analysis of Radiation Field Characteristics for Estimating the Extremity Dose in Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(4), 176-183, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Jeong, W. T., Kim, S. T. An Internal Tritium Concentration Analysis in Urine Samples as a Function of Submission Time after Airborne Tritium Intake at Korean Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(4), 184-189, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y., Jeong, W. T., Kim, S. T. An Investigation on the Technical Background for Carbon-14 Monitoring in Radioactive Effluents, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(4), 195-200, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. The Whole Body Counting Experience on the Internal Contamination of 131I at Korean Nuclear Power Plants. Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(3), 121-128, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. The Experience on Intake Estimation and Internal Dose Assessment by Inhalation of Iodine-131 at Korean Nuclear Power Plants. Journal of Radiation Protection, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(3), 129-136, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Development of the dual counting and internal dose assessment method for carbon-14 at nuclear power plants, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(2), 55-64, 2009.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Analysis of Metabolism and Effective Half-life for Tritium Intake of Radiation Workers at Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(2), 87-94, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. A Study on the Verification and Improvement to Locate and Determine the Radioactive Contamination Using a Whole Body Counter, Journal of Radiation Protection, 34(1), 37-42, 2009. (in Korean)

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Application and experience of a two-dosimeter algorithm for better estimation of effective dose from during maintenance periods at Korea nuclear power plants, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 67, 1315-1319, 2009.

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. Application of an improved in vivo counting program to Korean nuclear power plants, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 67, 1311-1314, 2009.

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. Improvement to whole-body counting procedures at nuclear power plants, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 133(2), 89-96, 2009.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. A Study on the Application of Two-dosimeter Algorithm to Estimate the Effective Dose in an Inhomogeneous Radiation Field at Korean Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Radiation Protection, 33(4), 151-160, 2008. (in Korean)

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. Improvement of Internal Dose Measurement Program Using a Whole Body Counter at Nuclear Power Plants, Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 5, 155-158, 2008.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. The Intakes and Committed Effective Dose from Internally Deposited Iodine-131 due to an Internal Contamination Event of Ulchin Nuclear Power Plant in Korea – Experiences and Lessons Learnt, Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 5, 194-196, 2008.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Application of Estimating Effective Dose from External Radiation using Two Dosimeters during Maintenance Periods at KNPPS, Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 5, 151-154, 2008.

Kong, T. Y., Song, M. C., Lee, G. J. A study on the method for the removal of radioactive corrosion products using permanent and electric magnets, Journal of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society, 3(2), 113-124, 2005. (in Korean) Selected as a research paper of the year for the Korean Radioactive Waste Society

Kong, T. Y., Song, M. C., Lee, G. J. Application of electromagnetic fields to improve the removal rate of radioactive corrosion products, Journal of the Korean Nuclear Society, 36(6), 549-558, 2004.

Song, M. C., Kong, T. Y., Lee, G. J. A study on the removal method of radioactive corrosion product using its magnetic property, Journal of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society, 1(1), 73-80, 2003. (in Korean)

PATENTS

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Radiation measuring system based on optimal measurement geometry and radiation measuring method using the same. Patent No.US 9,035,260 B2, United States, May 19, 2015.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Radiation measuring system based on optimal measurement geometry and method for measuring radiation. Registration No.1013260030000, Republic of Korea, October 31, 2013.

Kim, S. T., Jeong, W. T., Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Segmental ultrasonic cleaning equipment for removing the scale and sludge on the top of tube-sheet in a heat exchanger. Registration No.1011810020000, Republic of Korea, September 3, 2013.

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. Apparatus for detecting radioactivity of internal parts and external parts of whole body. Patent No.US 8,487,263 B2, United States, July 16, 2013.

Kim, S. T., Jeong, W. T., Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Ultrasonic waveguide device approaching to narrow space. Registration No.1012389480000, Republic of Korea, February 25, 2013.

Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. An Automatic Cocktail Manufacturing Device and Its Control Technology. Registration No. 1012192350000, Republic of Korea, December 12, 2012.

Jeong, W. T., Kim, S. T, Kim, H. G., Kong, T. Y. Endoscope guide for visual inspection of nuclear steam generator. Registration No.1012032910000, Republic of Korea, November 14, 2012.

Kong, T. Y., Kim, H. G. A Whole Body Counter for Discrimination between Internal and External Radioactive Contamination. Registration No. 1011458590000, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2012.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

2007 - Present
Certificate of Data Processing and Management – Technical Expert, Human Resources Development Service in Korea (정보처리기사)

2003 - Present
General License for Radioisotope Handling, Ministry of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea (방사성동위원소취급자일반면허)

VOLUNTEER WORK

2021 - 2024
Editor-in-chief, Journal of Radiation Industry (방사선산업학회지)

2022 - 2023
Director of International Cooperation (국제협력이사), Korean Association for Radiation Protection (대한방사선방어학회)