Donghwan Shin / Engineer,  Researcher

Education

• Ph.D. Candidate. Seoul National University, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (2025~Present)

• M.S. University of Science and Technology, Environment and Energy Mechanical Engineering (2017~2019)

   Master thesis : Numerical modeling and optimization of an ion transport membrane system (Advisor : Sanggyu Kang)

   Research theme

- Developed a two-dimensional model for Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) and performed system-level integration

- Designed process models for a cascade Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system

- Developed a predictive model for forecasting System Marginal Price (SMP) in the electricity market

• B.S. Soongsil University, Mechanical Engineering (2010~2017)

   Bachelor thesis : Car suspension technology "Magic body control" (Advisor : Jin Oh Kim)

Work Experience

• Associate Researcher, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (2021~Present)

- Developed process models for combustion boilers using solid fuels derived from livestock manure 

- Developed an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system utilizing industrial waste heat

- Performed energy and exergy analyses to optimize system configuration and efficiency 

• Specialist, LG Energy Solution (2020~2021)

- Enhanced cooling performance through advanced thermal management solutions

- Developed protective coatings to prevent surface corrosion of battery cells

- Formulated high-performance chemical resins for structural and sealing applications

• Engineer, LG Chem (2019~2020)

- Designed battery modules and packs for electric vehicles
- Developed thermal propagation resistance (PPR) systems to enhance battery safety
- Developed adhesive technologies for structural applications
- Performed accelerated life testing to ensure product reliability

Awards

• Governor's Commendation, Gyeongsangbuk-do (2023)

• Best Paper Award, Korean Hydrogen&New Energy Society(KHNES) (2018)