Research

▶ Research Interests

• • Numerical Methods in Computational Mechanics
    - Polygonal and Polyhedral finite element methods
    - Meshfree schemes and their related methods
    - Mesh generation scheme
    - Multiscale modeling and homogenization of composite structures
    - Discrete element methods

• • Multiphysics and Multiscale Analysis
    - Coupled analysis of multiphysics problems: fluid-structure interaction, electromagneto-thermo-elasticity
    - Molecular dynamics simulations of defect behavior in two-dimensional materials

• • Mechanics-based Problems
    - Crack propagation simulations
    - Characterization of functional materials used in nuclear fusion power plants
    - Structural analysis of power plant system

▶ Selected Research Projects 

• • Development and Applications of an Efficient Simulation-based Optimization Technique Using Polyhedral Finite Elements
    - PI, funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
    - Jun. 2020 – Feb. 2023

  • Numerical Prediction and Evaluation of Packing and Heat/Fluid Flow Characteristics of Pebble Beds in Breeding Blankets
    - PI, funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
    - Jul. 2019 – Dec. 2021

  • Development of Augmented Reality System Based on Real-Time Finite Element Analysis
    - Researcher, funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
    - Sep. 2019 – Feb. 2022, Mar. 2022 - Feb. 2025 (Ongoing)

  • Development and Applications of Polyhedral Finite Elements for Next Generation Computational Design and Analysis
    - PI, funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
    - Nov. 2014 – Apr. 2017 and Jun. 2017 – Aug. 2020

• • Numerical Prediction of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Pebble Beds
    - PI, funded by National Fusion Research Institute (NFRI)
    - 2013, 2014, 2015, and Dec. 2017 – Nov. 2020

• • Numerical Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Compressor Blades in Gas Turbine Power Plants According to the Crack Size and Position
    - PI, funded by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
    - Oct. 2017 – Sep. 2019

• • Coupled Electromagnetic-Thermal-Mechanical Analysis of Induction Heating Process for Straightening Bent Rotors
    - PI, funded by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
    - Jan. 2017 – Jan. 2018

• • Numerical Prediction of Critical Conditions of Ogive-Nosed Projectiles for Penetrating Concrete Targets Using a Semi-Empirical Model
    - PI, funded by Agency for Defense Development (ADD)
    - 2017, 2018