International
Journal Papers

[2025]

1. M. Muzammil Azad, J. Jung, H. S. Kim, O. Munyaneza, and J. W. Sohn*, Physics-guided Graph Convolutional Network for Damage Severity and Zone Identification in Industrial Composites, Advanced Engineering Informatics, ISSN 1873-5320, IF (2024) 9.9, Top 2%(IF% 2.0). doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2025.103701 

2. M. Muzammil Azad, J. Jung, H. S. Kim, O. Munyaneza, J. W. Sohn*, and Bin Huang, An Integrated Multi-Task Transfer Learning for Damage Detection, Localization, and Severity Assessment of Laminated Composite Plate, Composite Structures, Vol. 371, ID 119478, ISSN 0263-8223, IF (2024) 7.1, Top 5%(IF% 4.4). doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119478

3. O. Munyaneza and J. W. Sohn*, Anomaly Detection on Laminated Composite Plate Using Self-Attention Autoencoder and Gaussian Mixture Model, Mathematics, Vol. 13, No. 15, ID 2443, ISSN 2227-7390, IF (2024): 2.2, Top 10%(IF% 5.9). doi.org/10.3390/math13152445 

4. H. Kim, J. H. Kim, Y. J. Lee, J. Lee, H. Han, H. Yi, H. Kim, H. Kim, T. W. Kang, S. Chung, S. Ban, B. Lee, H. Lee, C.-H. Im, S. J. Cho, J. W. Sohn, T. J. Kang and W.-H. Yeo, Motion Artifact–Controlled Micro–brain Sensors between Hair Follicles for Persistent Augmented Reality Brain–Computer Interfaces, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences U.S.A. (PNAS), Vol. 122, No. 15, e2419304122, ISSN 1091-6490, IF(2023) 9.4, Top 10%(IF% 9.3). doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2419304122  

5. K. Kwon, Y. J. Lee, S. Chung, J. Lee,Y. Na,Y. Kwon, B. Shin, A. Bateman, J. Lee, M. Guess, J. W. Sohn*, J. Lee, and W.-H. Yeo, Full Body-Worn Textile-Integrated Nanomaterials and Soft Electronics for Real-Time Continuous Motion Recognition Using Cloud Computing, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Vol. 17, Issue 5, 7977–7988, ISSN 1944-8244, IF(2023): 8.5, Q1(IF% 15.4). doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c17369 [Issue Cover Paper] 

6. O. Munyaneza and J. W. Sohn*, Multiscale 1D-CNN for Damage Severity Classification and Localization Based on Lamb Wave in Laminated Composites, Mathematics, Vol. 13, No. 3, ID 398, 2025, ISSN 2227-7390, IF(2023): 2.3, Top 5%(IF% 4.2). doi.org/10.3390/math13030398 

[2024]

1. E. T. Maharani, M.-W. Seo, J. W. Sohn, J.-S. Oh, and S.-B. Choi, The Influence of Current Magnitudes and Profiles on the Sedimentation of Magnetorheological Fluids: An Experimental Work, Magnetochemistry, Vol. 10, Issue 3, ID 18, 2024, ISSN: 2312-7481, IF(2023): 2.6, Q2(IF% 44.3). doi.org/10.3390/magnetochemistry10030018 

2. P. Turabimana, J. W. Sohn*, and S.-B. Choi, Design and Control of a Shape Memory Alloy-Based Idle Air Control Actuator for Vehicle Application, Applied Sciences-Basel, 2023, Vol. 14, ID 4784, 2024, ISSN 2076-0825, IF(2023): 2.5, Q1(IF% 24.3). doi.org/10.3390/app14114784 

3. M. M. Azad, O. Munyaneza, J. Jung, J. W. Sohn, J.-W. Han and H. S. Kim, Damage Localization and Severity Assessment in Composite Structures Using Deep Learning Based on Lamb Waves, Sensors, Vol. 24, Issue 24, ID 8057, 2024, (SCIE), ISSN: 1424-8220, IF(2023): 3.4, Q2(IF% 30.9). doi.org/10.3390/s24248057  

[2023]

1.  J. W. Sohn*, J. S. Ruth, D. G. Yuk and S. B. Choi, Application of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators to Vibration and Motion Control of Structural Systems: A Review, Applied Sciences-Basel, Vol. 13, No. 12, ID 995. 2023, ISSN: 2076-3417, IF(2023): 2.5, Q1(IF% 24.3). doi.org/10.3390/app13020995 

2.  P. Turabimana, J. W. Sohn* and S. B. Choi, A Novel Active Cooling System for Internal Combustion Engine Using Shape Memory Alloy Based Thermostat, Sensors, Vol. 23, Issue 8, ID 3972, 2023, (SCIE), ISSN: 1424-8220, IF(2023): 3.4, Q2(IF% 30.9). doi.org/10.3390/s23083972 

3.  P. Turabimana, and J. W. Sohn*, Optimal Design and Control Performance Evaluation of a Magnetorheological Fluid Brake Featuring T-Shape Grooved Disc, Actuators, 2023, Vol. 12, No. 8, ID 315. 2023, ISSN 2076-0825, IF(2023): 2.2, Q2(IF% 41.4). doi.org/10.3390/act12080315 

4.  N. H. Choi, J. W. Sohn and J.-S. Oh, Defect Detection Model Using CNN and Image Generation Augmentation for Seat Foaming Process, Mathematics, Vol. 11, No. 24, ID 4894, 2023, ISSN 2227-7390, IF(2023): 2.3, Top 5%(IF% 4.2). doi.org/10.3390/math11244894 

[2022]

1.  J. S. Oh, J. W. Sohn* and S. B. Choi, Applications of Magnetorheological Fluid Actuators to Multi-DOF Systems: State-of-the-Art from 2015 to 2021, Actuators, 2022, Vol. 11, No. 2, ISSN 2076-0825, IF(2023): 2.2, Q2(IF% 41.4). doi.org/10.3390/act11020044  [Issue Cover Paper]

Winner of Best Paper Award of ACTUATORS among 382 papers in 2022

2.  O. Munyaneza, P. Turabimana, J. S. Oh, S. B. Choi and J. W. Sohn*, Design and Analysis of a Hybrid Annular Radial MR Damper for Semi-active In-Wheel-Motor Suspension, Sensors, Vol. 22, Issue10, ID 3689, ISSN: 1424-8220, IF(2023): 3.4, Q2(IF% 30.9). doi.org/10.3390/s22103689 

3.  O. Munyaneza and J. W. Sohn*, Modelling and Control of Hybrid MR Seat Damper and Whole Body Vibration Evaluation for Bus Drivers, Journal of Low Frequency Noise Vibration and Active Control, 2022, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 659-675, ISSN 1461-3484, IF(2023): 2.8, Q1(IF% 21.2). doi.org/10.1177/14613484211063095 

4.  D. G. Yuk and J. W. Sohn*,User Independent Hand Motion Recognition for Robot Arm Manipulation, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 36, No. 6, 2022, pp. 2739-2747. ISSN: 1738-494X, IF(2023): 1.5, Q3(IF% 63.1). doi.org/10.1007/s12206-022-0507-x 

Winner of Best Paper Award of JMST in 2022

5.  A. Khan, I. Raouf, Y. R. Noh, D. Lee, J. W. Sohn* and H. S. Kim, Autonomous Assessment of Delamination in Laminated Composites using Deep Learning and Data Augmentation, Composite Structures, Vol. 290, ID: 115502, 15 June 2022, ISSN: 0263-8223, IF(2023): 6.3, Top 5%(IF% 5.0). doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115502 

6.  J. S. Ruth, J. W. Sohn, K. Dhanalakshmi, and S. B. Choi, Control Aspects of Shape Memory Alloys in Robotics Applications: A Review over the Last Decade, Sensors, Vol. 22, Issue 13, ID 4860, (SCIE), ISSN: 1424-8220, IF(2023): 3.4, Q2(IF% 30.9). doi.org/10.3390/s22134860  

[2021]

1.  O. Munyaneza and J. W. Sohn*, Design Optimization and Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Type Magnetorheological Damper, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 35, No. 8, 2021, pp. 3549-3558. ISSN: 1738-494X, IF(2023): 1.5, Q3(IF% 63.1). doi.org/10.1007/s12206-021-0726-6 

2.  A. Khan, S. Khalid, I. Raouf, J. W. Sohn*, and H. S. Kim, Autonomous Assessment of Delamination using Scarce Raw Structural Vibration and Transfer Learning, Sensors, Vol. 21, ID 6239, ISSN: 1424-8220, IF(2023): 3.4, Q2(IF% 30.9). doi.org/10.3390/s21186239 

[2020]

1. O. Munyaneza and J. W. Sohn*, Design and Geometric Parameter Optimization of Hybrid Magneto-Rheological Fluid Damper, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 34, No. 7, 2020, pp. 2953-2960. ISSN: 1738-494X, IF(2023): 1.5, Q3(IF% 63.1). doi.org/10.1007/s12206-020-0627-0 

Winner of Best Paper Award of JMST in 2020

[2019]

1.  J. W. Sohn*, C. Y. Park, C. H. Han and S. B. Choi, An Electrohydrodynamic Jet Printing System with Metal Nanoparticle-Based Ink: Experimental Evaluation, IEEE Transactions on Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, Vol 9, No. 2, 2019, pp. 343-352. ISSN: 2156-3950, IF(2023): 2.3, Q2(IF% 49.6). doi.org/10.1109/TCPMT.2019.2892476 

2.  H. G. Gang, S.-B. Choi and J. W. Sohn*, Experimental Performance Evaluation of MR Brake-Based Haptic System for Teleoperation, Frontiers in Materials-Smart Materials, Vol. 6, p. 25. Published: 2019.03.04, ISSN: 2296-8016, IF(2023): 2.6, Q3(185/344, 53.6). doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2019.00025 

3.  S. P. Jeong and J. W. Sohn*, Prediction of Bolt Fastening State Using Structural Vibration Signals, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 33, No. 8, 2019, pp. 3963-3970. ISSN: 1738-494X, IF(2023): 1.5, Q3(IF% 63.1). doi.org/10.1007/s12206-019-0741-z  

[2018]

1.  J. W. Sohn*, H. G. Gang, and S. B. Choi, An Experimental Study on Torque Characteristic of MR Brake with Modified Magnetic Core Shape, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2018, pp. 1-8, ISSN: 1687-8132, IF(2023): 1.9, Q3(IF% 50.3). doi.org/10.1177/1687814017752222 

2.  J. W. Sohn*, and S. B. Choi, Identification of Operating Parameters Most Strongly Influencing the Jetting Performance in a Piezoelectric Actuator Driven Dispenser, Applied Sciences-Basel, Vol 8., No. 2, 2018, pp. 1-15, ISSN: 2076-3417,  IF(2023): 2.5, Q1(IF% 24.3). doi.org/10.3390/app8020243 

3.  J. W. Sohn*, J. C. Jeon, M. K. Choi and S. B. Choi, Critical Operating Factors of a Jetting Dispenser Driven by Piezostack Actuators: Statistical Analysis of Experimental Results, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol. 32, Issue 4, 2018, pp. 359-374, ISSN: 0169-4243, IF(2023): 2.7, Q2(IF% 35.6). doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2017.1356210 

4.  J. S. Oh, J. W. Sohn* and S. B. Choi, Material Characterization of Hardening Soft Sponge Featuring MR Fluid and Application of 6-DOF MR Haptic Master for Robot-Assisted Surgery, Materials, Vol. 11, Issue 8, 1268, 2018, pp. 1-17, ISSN: 1996-1944, IF(2023): 3.1, Q1(IF% 21.7). doi.org/10.3390/ma11081268 

5.  J. W. Sohn*, G. W. Kim and S. B. Choi, A state-of-the-art review on robots and medical devices using smart fluids and shape memory alloys, Applied Sciences-Basel, Vol. 8,  No. 10, 1928, 2018, pp. 1-21, ISSN: 2076-3417, IF(2023): 2.5, Q1(IF% 24.3). doi.org/10.3390/app8101928 

[2015]

1.  J. W. Sohn* and H. S. Kim, Active Recovery of Vibration Characteristics for Delaminated Composite Structure Using Piezoelectric Actuator, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol. 16, No. 3, March 2015, pp. 597-602, ISSN: 2234-7593, IF(2023): 2.6, Q2(IF% 34.7). doi.org/10.1007/s12541-015-0080-7 

2.  J. W. Sohn*, J. S. Oh and S. B. Choi, Design and Novel Type of a Magnetorheological Damper Featuring Piston Bypass Hole, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 24, No.3, March 2015, 035013 (13pp), ISSN: 0964-1726, IF(2023): 3.7, Q1(IF% 21.7). doi.org/10.1088/0964-1726/24/3/035013 

3.  J. W. Sohn*, J. Jeon, Q. H. Nguyen and S. B. Choi, Optimal Design of Disc Type Magneto-Rheological Brake for Mid-Sized Motorcycle: Experimental Evaluation, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 24, No. 8, 2015, 085009 (11p), ISSN: 0964-1726, IF(2023): 3.7, Q1(IF% 21.7). doi.org/10.1088/0964-1726/24/8/085009 

[2014]

1.  J. W. Sohn*, J. Jeon and S. B. Choi, Active Vibration Control of Ring-Stiffened Cylindrical Shell Structure Using Macro Fiber Composite Actuators, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 14, No. 10, 2014, pp. 7526-7532. 

2.  J. W. Sohn* and S. B. Choi, Active Vibration Control of a Cylindrical Structure Using Flexible Piezoactuators: Experimental Work in Air and Water Environments, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 23, No. 11, 2014, 117001. IF(2023): 3.7, Q1(IF% 21.7).

[2013]

1.  H. S. Kim, J. W. Sohn, J. Jeon and S. B. Choi, Reduction of the Radiating Sound of a Submerged Finite Cylindrical Shell Structure by Active Vibration Control, Sensors, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2013, pp. 2131-2147. IF(2023): 3.4, Q2(IF% 30.9).

2.  J. W. Sohn*, J. Jeon and S. B. Choi, An Investigation on Dynamic Signals of MFC and PVDF Sensors: Experimental Work, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2013, 2013, ID 420345, 9 pages. IF(2023): 1.9, Q3(IF% 50.3). 

[2005~2012]

1.  J. W. Sohn*, S. B. Choi and D. Y. Lee, An Investigation on Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting for MEMS Power Source, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part C - Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 219, No.4, April 2005, pp 429-436. IF(2023): 1.8, Q3(IF% 54.7).

2.  S. C. Lim, J. S. Park, J. W. Sohn and S. B. Choi, Design Program in Graphic User Interface Environment for Automobile ER Devices, International Journal of Modern Physics B, Vol. 19, No. 7, 8, & 9, April 2005, pp. 1612-1618. IF(2023): 2.6, Q1(IF% 10.8). 

3.  S. B. Choi and J. W. Sohn, Chattering Alleviation in Vibration Control of Smart Beam Structures Using Piezofilm Actuators: Experimental Verification, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 294, No. 3, June 2006, pp. 640-649. IF(2023): 4.3, Top 10%(IF% 6.1). 

4.  J. W. Sohn*, H. S. Kim and S. B. Choi, Active Vibration Control of Smart Hull Structures Using Piezoelectric Actuators, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part C - Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 220, No. 9, September 2006, pp. 1329-1337. IF(2023): 1.8, Q3(IF% 54.7).

5.  S. B. Choi. Y. M. Han, H. J. Song, J. W. Sohn and H. J. Choi, Field Test on Vibration Control of Vehicle Suspension System Featuring ER Shock Absorbers, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol.18, No.12, December 2007, pp. 1169-1174. IF(2023): 2.4, Q3(IF% 60.8).

6.  S. B. Choi, S. R. Hong, K. G. Sung and J. W. Sohn, Optimal Control of Structural Vibrations Using a Mixed-Mode Magnetorheological Fluid Mount, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 50, No. 3, March 2008, pp. 559-568. IF(2023): 7.1, Top 10%(IF% 2.6).

7.  K. G. Sung, Y. M. Han, J. W. Sohn and S. B. Choi, Road Test Evaluation of Vibration Control Performance of Vehicle Suspension Featuring ER Shock Absorbers, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part D - Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 222, No. 5, May 2008, pp. 685-698. IF(2023): 1.5, Q3(IF% 63.1).

8.  S. B. Choi, J. W. Sohn, Y. M. Han and J. W. Kim, Dynamic Characteristics of 3-Axis Active Mount Featuring Piezoelectric Actuators, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 19, No. 9, September 2008, pp. 1053-1066.  IF(2023): 2.4, Q3(IF% 60.8).

9.  J. W. Sohn*, Y. M. Han, S. B. Choi, Y. S. Lee and M. S. Han, Vibration and Position Tracking Control of a Flexible Beam Using SMA Wire Actuators, Journal of Vibration and Control, Vol. 15, No. 2, February 2009, pp. 263-281.  IF(2023): 2.3, Q2(IF% 31.2).

10.  Y. M. Han, K. G. Sung, J. W. Sohn and S. B. Choi, Performance Comparison of Electrorheological Valves with Two Different Geometric Configurations: Cylinder and Plate, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part C - Journal of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Vol. 223, No. 3, March 2009, pp. 573-581. IF(2023): 1.8, Q3(IF% 54.7).

11.  J. W. Sohn*, S. B. Choi and C. H. Lee, Active Vibration Control of Smart Hull Structure Using Piezoelectric Composite Actuators, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 18, No. 7, July 2009, 074004 (14pp). IF(2023): 3.7, Q1(IF% 21.7).

12.  S. B. Choi, J. W. Sohn, S. M. Choi, V. Q. Nguyen and S. J. Moon, A Piezostack-based Active Mount for Broadband Frequency Vibration Control: Experimental Validation, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 18, No. 9, September 2009, 097001 (8pp). IF(2023): 3.7, Q1(IF% 21.7).

13.  S. B. Choi, Y. M. Han and J. W. Sohn and H. J Choi, Bingham Characteristics of Polymer-Based Electrorheological Fluids with Different Electrode Gaps and Materials, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 114, Issue 6, Online August 12, 15th December 2009, pp. 3636-3644. IF(2023): 2.7, Q2(IF% 48.4).

14.  S. B. Choi, J. W. Sohn, Y. M. Han and C. H. Lee, Wear Characteristics under Boundary Lubrication Contacts in Phosphorated Starch Based ER Fluids, Tribology Transactions, Vol. 53, No. 2, March 2010, pp. 256-265. IF(2023): 2.0, Q2(IF% 48.6).

15.  J. W. Sohn*, Y. S. Paeng and S. B. Choi, An Active Mount Using Electromagnetic Actuator for Vibration Control: Experimental Investigation, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part C – Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 224, No. 8, August 2010, pp. 1617-1625. IF(2023): 1.8, Q3(IF% 54.7).

16.  P. B. Nguyen, J. W. Sohn and S. B. Choi, Position Tracking Control of Flexible Beam Using Piezoceramic Actuator with Hysteretic Compensator, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part C – Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 224, No. 10, October 2010, pp. 2141-2153. IF(2023): 1.8, Q3(IF% 54.7).

17.  J. W. Sohn*, S. B. Choi and H. S. Kim, Vibration Control of Smart Hull Structure with Optimally Placed Piezoelectric Composite Actuators, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 53, No. 8, August 2011, pp. 647-659.  IF(2023): 7.1, Top 5%(IF% 2.6).

18.  S. B. Choi, M. S. Seong, S. H. Ha, J. Jeon and J. W. Sohn, Design of Piezostack-based Inertial Actuator and Application to Vibration Control: Experimental Investigation, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part I - Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 225, No. 8, 12 2011, pp. 1115-1124. IF(2023): 1.4, Q4(IF% 75.6).

19.  H. S. Kim, J. W. Sohn and S. B. Choi, Vibration Control of a Cylindrical Shell Structure Using Macro Fiber Composite Actuators, Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, Vol. 39, No. 4, September 2011, pp. 491-506. IF(2023): 2.9, Q2(IF% 29.7).