Our primary interest lies in developing effective mathematical models and AI-driven numerical procedures for a wide range of physical, mechanical, and aerospace systems. We focus on integrating artificial intelligence into structural dynamics, system identification, and autonomous navigation. By leveraging AI-enabled digital twin technologies, physics-informed machine learning, and advanced sensor fusion, we aim to pioneer next-generation predictive modeling, structural health management, and intelligent autonomous systems.
Structural dynamics and vibrations
Structural Dynamics: Dynamic modeling and verification for diverse systems, including aircraft, ships, and wind turbines.
Virtual Sensing & State Estimation: Full-field strain and strain field estimation and structural response reconstruction using sparse physical sensors.
System Identification and PHM
Data-Driven Parameter Estimation: System identification using advanced tracking filters, deep learning, and AI-driven surrogate models.
Energy Storage & Conversion PHM: High-fidelity modeling, degradation analysis, and diagnostics/prognostics for batteries and fuel cells.
Intelligent Energy Management: Reinforcement learning-based fuel and energy management systems for optimized power distribution and lifetime extension.
Digital Twin Frameworks: Real-time health monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance for complex engineering assets.
Navigation & Autonomous Drone Systems
Multi-Sensor Fusion Navigation: High-precision relative navigation systems integrating Radar, LiDAR, and imaging sensors.
GPS-Denied & Indoor Navigation: Advanced indoor navigation technologies for autonomous drones using multi-sensor fusion.
Autonomous & Inspection Drones: Development of smart inspection drones capable of autonomous flight, real-time environment mapping, and structural flaw detection.
AI-Based System Optimization: Reinforcement learning and auto-tuning algorithms for adaptive radar parameter optimization and flight control.
Projects
Ongoing
한국연구재단(NRF), 탄소제로 미래비행체 기술개발 (중점연구소), Apr. 2023 – Dec. 2031.
Completed
한국항공대학교, 항공기의 구조적 안전성을 위한 구조 건전성 모니터링 기술개발, Apr. 2023 – Mar. 2025.
(주)에이브노틱스, AI 레이다 시스템 설계 및 기초 기술 개발, Aug. 2025 – Nov. 2025.
김천시청, 드론 비행평가센터 구축 연구용역, Mar. 2025 – Aug. 2025.
(주)에이브노틱스, 레이더 자동 파라미터 튜닝 알고리즘 개발, Aug. 2024 – Jan. 2025.