LG Display researcher gets nod from Marquis Edition Who’s Who

By Kim Yoo-chul

Staff reporter

One element that can tide a firm over in a volatile industry such as flat screens in a time of crisis is technology.

LG Display argues that it has that key element that is supported by big investments.

The LG affiliate has seen a sizable budgetary increase for research & development (R&D) over the last few years.

An LG researcher has been listed in "2011 Marquis Edition of Who's Who in the World," which is scheduled for publication in November this year.

LG said its senior research engineer Park Mun-gi was credited for his studies in developing the world's thinnest ― 0.65 micrometer ― germanium-used transistor and other achievements for thinner TFT-LCD manufacturing processes.

Germanium is an important semiconductor material used in transistors and various other electronic devices. Its major end-uses are for fiber-optic systems but it is also used in electronics and solar cell applications.

"I would say technological developments are the top consideration in the industry as such research brings constructive results," Park was quoted as saying in a news release.

"With my team, LG Display will try hard to develop more core and future technologies related to the display sector," he said.

Since 1899, Marquis Who's Who has remained the standard for reliable and comprehensive biographical data on scientists.

Librarians, students, researchers, corporate executives, journalists, personnel recruiters, and many others are using the data from Marquis Who's Who for in-depth biographical information on technology-related people.

Meanwhile, e-paper, flexible displays and solar cells are among the key interests being pushed by LG Display.

Last year, LG spent 3.8 percent for R&D out of its total revenue, while it had earmarked 3.2 percent and 2.9 percent in 2008 and 2007, respectively, according to data from Korea Exchange (KRX).