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Farewell Ceremony for Dr. Ujjawal Shrestha 

The Mechanical Engineering community at Mokpo National University held a farewell gathering to honor Dr. Ujjawal Shrestha, an academic researcher from Nepal, on 7 September 2026. The farewell was held at Yang Tte Restaurant, Muan, South Korea, bringing together colleagues and friends to celebrate Dr. Shrestha’s valuable contributions to academic research and the university community. The gathering provided a warm opportunity to express appreciation for his dedication, collaboration, and contributions during his time at Mokpo National University. 

The 9th International Conference on Pumps and Fans (August 17–19, 2026, Lanzhou, Gansu, China) - ICPF2026 

From August 17 to 19, 2026, the 9th International Conference on Pumps and Fans (ICPF2026) was held at Lanzhou Olympic Sports Rosy Huaxi Hotel, organized by Lanzhou University of Technology and Tsinghua University. The conference provided a platform for scholars and engineers to present their latest research achievements, exchange ideas, and discuss technical challenges and innovative developments in the fields of pumps, fans, compressors, turbochargers, and related systems. 

New and Renewable Energy Systems Conference (May 27–29, 2026) 

From May 27 to 29, 2026, a conference on “Digital Transformation and AI-based Innovation in New and Renewable Energy Systems” was held at Paradise Hotel Busan, organized by the Korean Society of New and Renewable Energy. The event provided a platform for researchers and industry experts to share recent research achievements, exchange ideas, and discuss innovative approaches for advancing new and renewable energy systems. 

Initial Preparation of Pump-Turbine Model Test Facility ( April 27, 2026 )

On 27 April 2026, members of the New and Renewable Energy Laboratory, together with several undergraduate students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, initiated the preliminary preparation work for the Pump-Turbine Model Test Facility to conduct experimental studies for performance analysis. 

Academic Field Visit to Uldolmok Tidal Power Station ( April 23, 2026 )

On 23 April 2026, undergraduate students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, together with members of the New and Renewable Energy Laboratory, conducted an academic field visit to the Uldolmok Tidal Power Station on Jindo Island. 

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Presentation (April 14, 2026)

On April 14, 2026, an event was held to share the research achievements of graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and to spread academic achievements. This presentation provided an opportunity to enhance the completeness of graduate students' research and strengthen their research capabilities through the exchange of ideas. 

New student welcome party

Our laboratory recently hosted a warm welcome gathering for our newest member, Ragulan Karunanithi, at Namak Hoil Restaurant. The event provided a great opportunity for team members to connect, share experiences, and foster a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. We are delighted to have Ragulan join our lab and look forward to his contributions to our research and academic community.

Professor Choi Young-do Presents at SICET 2025 International Conference and Attends Graduate Student Recruitment Event (September 9, 2025 – September 12, 2025)

Professor Young-do Choi's research team participated in the SICET 2025 international conference held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and gave a presentation on the topic of 1D and 3D hybrid fluid analysis methods for hydraulic machinery . In addition, Professor Choi Young-do organized a special recruitment session for new graduate students of Mokpo National University for participating students at  the venue, SLIIT University (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology), during the academic conference. We conducted an introduction to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mokpo National University Graduate School and new student recruitment activities, receiving great interest from the students participating in the session.

Professor Choi Young-do presents and attends EFDC2 International Conference (Aug. 26–29, 2025)

Professor Young-do Choi's research team attended the EFDC2 international conference held in Dublin, Ireland , and gave a presentation on the performance of a centrifugal pump with a semi-open casing. 

Professor Young-do Choi presents and attends IAHR-Asia 2025 International Conference (Aug. 4–7, 2025)

Professor Choi Young-do's research team presented multiple research papers on topics related to fluid machinery at the IAHR-Asia 2025 international conference held at Phoenix Island Jeju , and In particular, the presentation by Research Professor Dr. Ujjwal Shrestha regarding the design and instability performance of pump turbines used in pumped storage power plants received many questions and interest from the audience. In addition , Professor Choi Young-do, as the chairman of the organizing committee for this international academic conference, participated in the planning , preparation, and execution of the conference for two years , making a significant contribution to the successful hosting of the conference.

Professor Young-Do Choi Presents and Attends 2025 Summer Conference of the Korean Society of Fluid Machinery (June 26–28, 2025)

Professor Choi Young-do's research team gave a presentation on a microbubble generator at the 2025 Summer Conference of the Korean Society of Fluid Machinery held at Pyeongchang Alpensia in Gangwon-do , and undergraduate student Yang Hye-dan received the Outstanding Presentation Award. In addition , Professor Choi Young-do contributed to the successful hosting of the academic conference as the chairman of the organizing committee and the overall person in charge of the planning , preparation, and execution of the conference.

         5AWHM 국제 학술워크숍 참석 2025.02.20~21

   The 2025 Workshop on New and Renewable Energy Research and Development Based on Hydropower and Ocean Energy was hosted by the Research Institute of New and Renewable Energy at Mokpo National University and the Hydropower and Ocean Energy Sector of the Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy on November 21 and 22 at the Dorim Campus of Mokpo National University.

On this day, the New and Renewable Energy Research Institute invited industry-academia experts in hydropower and marine energy R&D as guest speakers to conduct a workshop that covered the overall content of core R&D technologies in depth. The workshop was successfully concluded with the active participation of industry professionals, researchers, and students in related fields.

  Meanwhile, Professor Choi Young-do of the Department of Mechanical, Naval Architecture, and Ocean Engineering at Mokpo National University, who is also the Director of the New and Renewable Energy Technology Research Institute, said, "As this event serves as a venue for academic and technical exchange among industry, academia, and research institutes for the research and development of core technologies in the domestic new and renewable energy sectors, specifically hydropower and marine energy, we will continue to create opportunities for more members and researchers in related fields to share information. 

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