- Language Center
- People
- Austin Givens
- Major
English Literature and Writing
- Background & Comments
I have been working with The Language Center for three years now as both and instructor and a proofreader. I received my Master’s Degree in Writing from The City College of New York, where I taught Writing for Engineers and Writing for the Sciences for three years. I also worked with The Korean Institute of Ships and Oceans (KRISO) as an editor and instructor before coming to KAIST. I hope to create a comfortable environment for my students to learn and practice English. I look forward to meeting you in class!
- Glenn Manarin
- Major
Biology, English Literature
- Background & Comments
Professional writer/editor with 20 years’ experience
KAIST proofreader for 12+ years
Proofread 4,000+ papers
Experience in all fields, including materials science, electrical engineering, nuclear technology, applied chemistry, applied physics, concrete and other structural materials, biology, robotics, business, environmental science, as well as SOPs, corporate brochures, newsletters, etc. - Preference Areas
Humanities : Economy & Management , SOP & Resume, PR materials
Science and Engineering : Advanced Materials, Biology & Biotechnology, Materials Science
- Jim Collins
- Major
Natural Sciences, Psychology concentration, Linguistics
- Background & Comments
Master's in Linguistics and more than 8 years of experience editing all types of scientific papers. Skilled and familiar with all formats. Very knowledgeable about technology. Also a teacher of Technical Writing workshops at KAIST. Located in Korea. Reliable and professional proofreading and editing. Available for consultation.
- Preference Areas
Humanities : Economy & Management, Economy, Policy
Science and Engineering : Materials Science, Engineering, Computer Science
- Andrew Bruske
- Major
English Literature, English Language
- Background & Comments
Sixth year at KAIST. Confident in all fields including nanomaterials, metals, inks and dyes, robotics, transportation (highway, rail, air), medical and biomedical, physics, linguistics, etc. 20 years as teacher of English writing. Currently in English Interpretation and Translation department at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, I publish regularly, so I understand the kind of prose needed for professional papers. Quick turnaround--same-day and one-day papers welcome.
- Preference Areas
Humanities : Economy & Management, Society, SOP & Resume
Science and Engineering : Advanced Materials ,Materials Science, Engineering
- Suzanne Bardasz
- Major
TESOL, Science in Psychology and Sociology
- Background & Comments
I have been proofreading technical articles, CVs, resumes, and personal statements for KAIST Language Center since 2009. I have experience proofreading different articles from various fields, including Chemical Sciences, Nuclear Science, Physics, and Biological Sciences. While at KAIST, I also taught Graduate Science Writing to students of various majors, where I taught them the skills necessary to publish and present a scientific/technical paper.
- Preference Areas
Humanities : SOP & Resume, Education, PR materials
Science and Engineering : Nuclear[atomic] Energy, Biology & Biotechnology, Materials Science
- Stephen Nett
- Major -
- Background & Comments
20+ Years Editing Science, Engineering and Technical Materials for International Authors
Senior Research and Development Executive
University of California Santa Barbara, Physics
I have many years of professional experience editing research papers and writing in the Physical Sciences, including Nanotechnology, Electronic Materials, Condensed Matter Physics, Photo catalysis, Polymers, Advanced Engineering, Medical Devices and Energy. I enjoy collaborations with researchers and companies in Korea, as well as other countries in Asia, Europe and Russia, helping to ensure that English language is not an obstacle to publication of good research. - Preference Areas
Humanities : Society, History, Archaeology
Science and Engineering : Advanced Materials, Physics, Materials Science
- Juli Scherer
- Major
Engineering and Basic science, Linguistics.
- Background & Comments
KAIST Language Center - Proofreader - 3 years
ETRI Journal - English Language Editor - 2 years
KAIST - Science Writing Courses - Professor - 4 years
Research Institutes and Universities in Korea - Independent Proofreader - 6 years
Bucharest Polytechnic University, Romania - Professor - 4 years
Institutes, Universities, and Companies in Romania - Proofreader - 4 years
Dear Authors, I have worked for 15 years with researchers and students from Korea in all areas of science and engineering. I enjoy my collaboration with the brightest of Korea and look forward to working with you. - Preference Areas
Humanities : -
Science and Engineering : Advanced Materials, Nuclear[atomic] Energy, Electricity, Materials Science, Engineering, Computer Science
- David Wayne Dugas
- Major BS Zoology, MS Fisheries Science
- Background & Comments
Editing experience: 3400+ papers (Nov 2020) KAIST proofreader: 7+ years (Nov 2020) My interdisciplinary experience is listed by focus area. Economics of drug pricing and funding national healthcare systems, water equivalency in the global trade of fuels and grains, national resource security, life cycle assessment; Energy production (from fossil fuels, nuclear plants, renewables), storage, and distribution, efficiency, integration of newer sources into existing grids; Engineering of vehicles, roads, trains, railways, tunnels, ships, offshore structures, communication devices and systems, engines (electrical, internal combustion, fuel cells); Environment pollution and remediation, habitat conservation and restoration, land use, disaster prevention and response, urban issues and building efficiency; Food Production via agriculture, aquaculture, mariculture, fisheries; Medical drug testing methods and models, drug delivery, food allergies, covid related issues, non-invasive patient monitoring, no-contact body sensing technologies; Military aerial vehicle safety enhancement, autonomous vehicles, location technologies, protection against EMP, remote sensing and radar, weapons; Water quality, sourcing, treatment, distribution, recycling, conservation.
- Preference Areas
Humanities : Economy & Management, Policy
Science and Engineering : Advanced materials, nuclear energy, mechanical engineering, biology & biotechnology, medical science, geology, ocean science, aerospace, electrical engineering/electricity, food science
- Dieter Knowle
- Major
Ph.D. in Biology specializing in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and Receptor Biology.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology minoring in Chemistry
Associate of Science General Concentration
- Background & Comments
• Edited SCI and SSCI papers in Korea for over 10 years
• Edited papers for most engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, and life sciences specialties
• Edited papers for the various medical and dental specialties including Phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials
• Am a professional and detail oriented editor
• Enjoy the process of polishing and perfecting a piece of writing
• Have done everything related to the editorial process, including copy editing, proofreading, and quality assurance
• Published my own research
• Have lived 15 years in Korea
• Am sensitive to the cultural needs of Korean authors
• Been a visiting professor with Ph.D. for 12 years
- Preference Areas
Humanities : SOP & Resume, Education, PR materials
Science and Engineering : Biology & Biotechnology, Medical Science, Engineering
- Zoe Smith
- Major
Linguistics, Architecture
- Background & Comments
Over 15 years' experience in English language education across Asia and Europe, including in teaching, administration, and publishing. I have five years' full-time editorial experience both in Korea and the UK.
- Preference Areas
Humanities : Economy & Management, Art, Education
Science and Engineering : Architecture, Materials Science, Engineering
- Austin Givens
- Major
English Literature and Writing
- Background & Comments
I received my Master of Fine Arts from The City College of New York, where I began my teaching career. For over three years, I taught Writing for Engineers and Writing for the Sciences at The City College of New York and at Macaulay Honors College of CUNY.I have experience in proofreading and editing for the Korean Research Institute of Oceans and Ships (KRISO), where projects included editing and proofreading for The Springer Handbook of Robotics in the underwater robotics category, and documents and presentations for the Active Shipbuilding Experts Federation (ASEF).
- Preference Areas
Humanities : Literature, Education, PR Materials
Science and Engineering : Ocean Science, Engineering, Computer Science
- Holly Wang
- Major
Anthropology, TESOL
- Background & Comments
After receiving my Masters of Science Education for TESOL from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, I taught writing for two years at universities in the US. Since then, I have taught Science Writing to graduate students at KAIST with a focus on teaching skills needed for publishing technical papers. I have experience in proofreading in various fields including Mechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, and Industrial Design, and editing newsletters and subtitles for academic videos.
- Preference Areas
Humanities : Education, SOP, Resumes, Cover Letters, PR materials
Science and Engineering : Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, Computer Science
- Matthew Baldwin
- Major
English Language & Literature, TESOL
- Background & Comments
Have provided feedback on journal paper drafts for students from all majors and disciplines at KAIST while teaching Scientific Writing (CC500). Regular co-author of SSCI-level journal papers. Twenty+ years experience in teaching English in Korea with a focus on academic and scientific writing.
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Preference Areas
Humanities : Culture Technology, Science and Technology Policy, SOP & Resume, PR materials
Science and Engineering : Science and Engineering, Physics, Mathematics