PROFESSOR

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology [KAIST]

Prof. Im's past major technical contributions are well reflected in his representative publications.

• Computational nanotechnology

- Developments of nanoscale analysis and design technologies

- Multiscale analysis of nanostructure devices and Systems

- Multiscale failure analysis of solids

• Developement of multi-physics codes

- Welding deformation analysis including phase transformation

- MLS(Moving Least Square)-based finite elements and their applications

• Dr. Im's current research grants are as follows :

- Flexible-mesh based CAE Technology, 2007.7 ~ 2012.6, supported by KOSEF.

The followings include the courses Dr. Im has taught in KAIST since he joined the faculty of Mechanical Engineering in 1987. He had several of these courses newly incorporated into Mechanical Engineering Curriculum, and he developed their course materials.

• Undergraduate Courses

- Solid Mechanics I (MAE230)

- Solid Mechanics II (MAE330)

- Engineering Materials (MAE331)

- Capstone Design I (MAE400)

- Capstone Design II (MAE401)

- Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (MAE431)

- CAE Systems and Applications (MAE441)

- Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics (MAE483)

- Linear Algebra and Applications(UCLA, Fall 2000)

- Introduction to Elasticity(UCLA, Winter 2001)

• Graduate Courses

- Advanced Solid Mechanics (MAE530)

- Numerical Stress Analysis (MAE531)

- Theory of Elasticity (MAE532)

- Fracture Mechanics (MAE533)

- Analytical Solid Mechanics (MAE631)

- Nonlinear Computational Solid Mechanics (MAE731)

- Molecular Dynamics and Nanomechanics (MAE781)

- Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering-Recent Advances in Plasticity (MAE800)

- Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering-Molecular Dynamics (MAE800)

- Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering-Introduction to Computational Nanomechanics

• International Journal of Sustainable Materials and Structural Systems, Editorial Board Member, Dec. 2010 - Present
• Journal of Multiscale Modelling, Editorial Board Member, Jan. 2009 - Present.
• International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Editorial Board Member, Sep. 2008 – Present
• Computational Mechanics, Editorial Board Member, 1997 -2009
• International Journal of Plasticity, Editorial Board Member, 2003 – 2009
• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Editor-in-Chief, Aug. 1, 2003 – Aug.31, 2006

• Invited Seminar Talk

"Multiscale Modeling and Computing in Mechanics", Department of Mechanical Engineering and Science, Kyoto University, Jan. 21st , 2008

• Key-note Lecture

"Multiscale Computing for Deformations of Carbon Nanotubes", 4th International Symposium on Plasticity and Its Current Applications, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Jan. 3rd- 8th, 2008.

• Invited Lecture

"Simulation of Nanostructure systems containing Multiple Spatial/Temporal Scales-Quasicontinuum and Action Derived Molecular Dynamics", International Symposium on Structural Reliability in Energy Systems Innovation, University of Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 22, 2006.

• Invited Lecture

"Computer simulation of large- and multiple-scale structural systems - application examples for continua and nano-systems", CAE Forum & Exhibition, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Korea, Nov. 20, 2006.

• Semi-plenary Lecture

"MLS-based variable-node elements and their applications", WCCM VII(The Seventh World Congress on Computational Mechanics), Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, USA, July 16-22, 2006.

• Invited Lecture

"Applied Mechanics and Nanomechanics", Annual Spring Conference, The Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering(KSNVE), Jeju Island, Korea, May 25, 2006.

• Plenary Lecture

"Computational Nanotechnology and its Applications", COSEIK(Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea) conference, Muju Resort, Korea, Apr. 14, 2006.

• Keynote Presentation

"Large and Multiple Scale Simulations of Nanostructure Systems", Plasticity Symposium 2005, Kauai, Jan., 2005.

• Invited Seminar Talk

"Researches of KAIST Multi-physics Systems LAB", Tsinghwa University, Engineering Mechanics Department, China, Aug. 22, 2005.

• Invited Presentation

"A Quasicontinuum Method for Deformations of Carbon Nanotubes", Nanoengineering Symposium 2004, Daejeon, Korea, Oct. 26-28, 2004.

• Invited Presentation

"Development of a Novel 'crack' Finite Elements for Propagation Simulation", 21st International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics(ICTAM) 2004, Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 15-21, 2004.

• Invited Seminar Talk

"Large and Multiple Scale Simulations of Nanosystems", Postech, Korea, June 12, 2004.

• Keynote Presentation

"Numerical Implementation of a thermo-elastic-plastic Constitutive Equation in Consideration of the Transformation Plasticity in Welding", Plasticity Symposium 2003, Quebec City, July 2003.

• Keynote Presentation

"Higher Order eigenfields in Elastic-plastic Cracks", Plasticity Symposium 2002, Aruba, Jan., 2002.

• Invited Seminar Talk

"Wedges and Delaminations in Anisotropic Elasticity of Laminated Composites", North Carolina State University, USA, Apr. 11, 1995.

• Invited Seminar Talk

"Boundary Layer Problems in Generalized Plane Deformations of Laminated Composites", Tokyo Denki University, Japan, July 21, 1992.

• Invited Seminar Talk

"Two Finite Strain Plasticity Models : An Internal Time Model and a Combined Isotropitc-Kinematic hardening Model", Georgia institute of Technology, USA, Feb. 26, 1987.