ππ§βπKIMSLAB at 2026 Florida Space Summitπ
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2026.10.20 - 2026.10.21 KIMSLAB proudly participated in the 2026 Florida Space Summit, hosted by the UF Astraues Space Institute and NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at Merritt Island, Florida! Dr. Sunjae Kim, along with KIMSLAB members Dominic, Tiago, Aidan, and Sanjay, visited NASA KSC and showcased our ongoing research in three key areas:
Cryogenic Two-Phase Flow: Synchronized flow visualization and heat-transfer measurements in cryogenic flow boiling experiments.
Microgravity Water Electrolysis: Acoustic bubble separation for efficient water electrolysis under microgravity conditions.
Multiphase CFD Modeling: CFD investigation of magnetohydrodynamic effects on oxygen bubble dynamics under terrestrial and microgravity.
Our presentations sparked insightful questions and engaging discussions with researchers and professionals across Florida's space research community. These valuable exchanges provided fresh perspectives, strengthened research connections, and further motivated our team to push the boundaries of in-space cryogenic fluid management and fundamental two-phase flow physics!
We sincerely appreciate this wonderful opportunity to share our research and connect with the broader space research community!
ππ§βπKIMSLAB at 2026 NASA Thermal Fluids Analysis Workshopπ
2026.08.30 - 2026.09.04 KIMSLAB participated in 2026 NASA Thermal Fluids Analysis Workshop hosted by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center at Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Sunjae Kim, Yusin, and Dominic visited NASA MSFC and presented our multiphase CFD research results for "Machine-Learning Coupled Phase Change Closure Model Based on Interfacial Heat Flux Discontinuity".Β Meaningful questions and engaging discussions from NASA engineers and researchers continued after our presentation which provided valuable insights to further improve our new model!Β
Special thanks to NASA engineers for your valuable insights for the KIMSLAB's new model.Β
ππ§βπKIMSLAB Research Presentation Session !!
26.08.28 Dominic presenting to peer MAE graduate students about
KIMSLAB's new Cryo Flow Boiling Experimental Rig design and construction progress
26.08.28 Yusin presenting to peer MAE graduate students about KIMSLAB'sΒ
Machine Learning coupled Interface phase change model and simulation results
ππ§βπKIMSLAB Fully Assembled - 2026 Fall Lab Gathering
2026.08.15 β From left to right: Yusin, Dominic, Evan, Aidan, Sanjay, Daphne (the puppy), Sunjae, Tiago, and Jaemin (+ Julie, Kyunghee, and Ieum) gathered to welcome the newest members of KIMSLAB and celebrate our accomplishments over the summer. Great work, KIMSLAB! Letβs carry this momentum forward and make the Fall semester another productive and exciting one! Thank you all for your hard work and research efforts - Go Space Gators ππ
ππ§βπSpace Gator Leader Dr. Kim's 2026 Summer Outreach & Awardsπ
Interview with KASSTA Youtube channel
Distinguished Service Award from KASSTA
Panel Discussion Leader for UKC-SEED
π§βπSpace Gator in Korea - Sanjay attending NSF IRES-HSTC Scholar Β programΒ
2026.06 - 2026.08 For nearly two months, Sanjay Karthik, an undergraduate research intern at KIMSLAB, participated in the NSF-IRES Hydrogen Ship Technology Center (HSTC) Scholars Program in Busan, South Korea π’βοΈ
During his research stay, Sanjay collaborated with researchers at Pusan National University to investigate advanced multilayer insulation (MLI) incorporating glass microspheres, a promising approach for enhancing the structural and thermal performance of cryogenic insulation systems for onboard cryogenic liquid storage.
We are excited to see Sanjay gain valuable international research experience while contributing to emerging technologies at the intersection of cryogenic engineering, hydrogen transportation, and maritime energy systems. Congratulations on a productive summer research experience! π
π§βπSpace Gator in Korea - KSME Thermal Engineering Division ConferenceπΒ
2026.04.24 (FRI) Yusin, our new PhD student, attended KSME Thermal Engineering Division Conference, held at Jeju Island, South Korea. Yusin presented our recent investigation on Machine Learning Coupled Interfacial Phase Change Model for Two-phase Film Boiling Simulations. He made KIMSLAB very proud! Go Space Gatorsππ
π§βπThe Space Gators (2026 Spring - II)π
2026.02.18 (Wed) KIMSLAB Full Assembly!!Β Go Space Gatorsπ !! - Our New PhD student, Yusin came to visit UF during Spring visit event.
π§βπThe Space Gators (2026 Spring - I)π
2026.01.16 (Fri) Dominic, Aidan, Sanjay and Sunjae had a great kick start of the new year! Enjoyed fun conversation covering multiple topics from Expansion of the Universe to the Ultimate Bet: βDominic Publishes an SCI Paper β Sunjae Joins the Gym Sessionsβ π₯ποΈββοΈπ and yes, it was Cheesecake Factory!!
π§βπThe Space Gators (2025 Fall)π
2025.08.18 (Mon) Dominic and Sunjae had a great time enjoying the very first KIMSLAB dinner at CHEESECAKE FACTORY !!!
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