Research

Current Research Interests

MULTIPHYSICS  COMPUTATION

Integrate multiple physics disciplines.

Create comprehensive models and simulations.

Enhance the understanding of complex phenomena. 

MULTIPHASE  HEAT  TRANSFER

Understand the intricate nature of multiphase heat transfer. 

Perform both experiments & computational modeling.

Improve the efficiency and safety of engineering systems.

SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS + TH

Study the impact of surface characteristics at micro-/nano-scales.

Involve various steps: polishing, sputtering, oxidation, coating. 

Utilize assorted tools: Optical profiler, AFM, SEM, FIB, goniometer.

VISION ALGORITHMS DEVELOPMENT

Establish a seamless connection b/w experiment & computation. 

Leverage image processing, computer vision, other advanced AI.

Fine-tune algorithms in multifarious nuclear applications. 

MECHANISTIC MODELING

Interpret underlying physical principles governing the system.

Provide a fundamental understanding of real-world processes.

Uncover the underlying laws of nature in mathematical forms.

Futuristic Applications

NEXT-GENERATION ADVANCED REACTORS

Small Modular Reactors (SMR), Microreactors.

Generation-IV: Molten salt (MSR), gas, liquid metal cooled reactors.

Applications: eco-friendly smart city, marine, space, secure area. 

SAFETY OF COMMERCIAL REACTORS

Generation-III+ water cooled reactors (PWR, BWR).

Micro-/nano-engineering on accident tolerant fuel (ATF) cladding. 

Impact of CRUD deposition on boiling critical heat flux (CHF).

ACCELERATOR DRIVEN SYSTEMS

Transmutation reactor to reduce high-level radioactive waste. 

Targets design/evaluation: Isotope production, Neutron spallation.

Superconducting RF cavity cryogenic system.

NUCLEAR BATTERY, etc.

Radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), Radionuclide heater. 

Mobile applications: Spacecraft thermal control, Car

Heat pipe, Thermosyphon, Phase change mateirals (PCMs).

34141 대전광역시 유성구 대학로 291 (구성동 한국과학기술원 373-1) 기계공학동 www.kaist.ac.kr