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Prof. Kim, Yun-Hae

Applied Engineering of Composites Lab.

727, Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Professor, Department of Ocean Advanced Materials Convergence Engineering, KMOU

Keywords

Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Composites, Nano composite Structures and Dispersion, Environmental

Deterioration, Mechanical and Thermal Properties, Thermosetting/Thermo plastic Polymer Matrix Composites

1. Academic ＆ Research Background

1979-1983: National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Korea Republic

1990-1993: Graduate School, Dep. of Mechanical Eng., Kyushu University (Ph.D), Japan

1997-1998: Visiting Professor, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S.A.

2004-2005: Visiting Professor, The University of Tokushima, Japan

2009-2012 Director of Innovation Center for Engineering Education, Korea Republic

2014-2015 Dean of Student Affairs, National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Korea Republic

2015-2016 Dean of Academic Affairs, National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Korea Republic

2016-2016 Acting President, National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Korea Republic

2014-2017 President of Korean Association of Green Campus Initiative, Korea Republic

2019-2020: Visiting Professor, Naval Post graduate School, U.S.A.

2. Social Activities

2012.- present, Chief Editors of Nano Hybrids, Trans Tech Publication

2013. Chair of the Conference of Engineering Education e Asian 2013(ACEE2013)

2014. Chair of the 7th Advanced Materials Development and Performance (AMDP 2014)

2015. President of the Korean Association for Green Campus Initiative (KAGCI)

2023. Chair of the 4th Nano materials and Advanced Composites 2023 (NAC 2023)

2024. Co-Chair of the 10th Advanced Materials Development and Performance (AMDP 2024)

2024- present President of the Korean Society for Composite Materials, Korea Republic

3. Awards

2003. Ministry of Science and Technology (Jang Young Sil Best Award), Ministry of Science and Technology,

Korea Republic

2008.–present Nominated in The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board

2008. Top 100 Scientists 2008, International Biographical Centre

2009. Distinguished Professor Award, The Korean Society of Engineering Education, Korea Republic

2010. Distinguished Service Medal, The Korean Society of Engineering Education, Korea Republic

2011. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Ministry Award)

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Korea Republic

2016, Best Paper Award, ICPNS2016, Seattle, USA

2016. Distinguished Service Medal, The Korean Society of Engineering Education, Korea Republic

2016. Academic Grand Prize, National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Korea Republic

2017. Best Paper Award, The Korean Society of Composite Materials, Korea Republic

2020. Best Presentation Paper Award, The Korean Society of Composite Materials, Korea Republic

2023. FCS Award, The Korean Society of Composite Materials, Korea Republic

Prof. Jiwang Yan

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Japan

Bio statement:

Jiwang Yan received his Ph.D. from Tohoku University in 2000 and is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at Keio University, Japan (2012-), leading the Laboratory for Precision Machining and Nano Processing. As adjunct appointments, he has served as a specially appointed professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2017-2024) and a Leverhulme visiting professor at the University of Manchester (2018-2019). His research areas include ultraprecision machining, micro/nano manufacturing, laser processing, nanostructures/materials, and manufacturing sustainability. As a principal investigator, he has led more than 20 nationally funded projects and over 70 joint research projects with industry. He has authored/co-authored 300+ peer-reviewed journal papers, given 150+ keynote/invited talks, and received 40+ awards. He is now executive director of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering and chairman of the publication sector. He serves on the board of the Japan Society of Laser Technology and the editorial boards of several international journals including IJMTM, JMPT, and IJEM. He is a member of JSME, JSPE, JSAP, JSAT, ASPE, SME, euspen, and CIRP, and a fellow of ISNM.

Prof. Jin H. Hwang 

Department of Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering. Feng Chia University Taichung 40724, Taiwan. Email: jhhuang@fcu.edu.tw

Published over 130 scientific papers in international journals. Presented 120 scientific papers at international conferences worldwide; Authored 9 technical books; Produced over 150 technical reports; Holds 14 patents

Teaching Experience: Chair Professor, Department of Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering, Feng Chia University, August 2022 – till date; Distinguished Professor, Department of Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering, Feng Chia University, August 2004 -2022 July; Chair Professor, Wu Han Industrial University, China, August 2012 - 1017; Professor, Feng Chia University, August 1996 - August 2004 July; Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering, Feng Chia University, February 1993 - July 1996.

Administration Experience: Vice President, Feng Chia University, August 2016 – 2022 July; Dean, Academic and Industrial Collaboration Affairs, Feng Chia University, August 2015 – 2019 July; Dean, College of Engineering, Feng Chia University, August 2009 - till date; Director, Precision Machine Research Center, Feng Chia University, August 2013 - 2016 July; Founder and Director, Electroacoustic Graduate Program, Feng Chia University, August 2000 - July 2013; Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Feng Chia University, August 2006 - July 2010.

Research Interests: Research endeavors are sponsored by both industry and government, with a primary focus on advancing the field of modern electro-acoustic transducers, acoustics, and vibration. The major research topics include: Structural Acoustics; Active Noise Cancellation; Electroacoustic Transducer Design; High Fidelity Earphones/Loudspeakers/Microphones; Capacitive/Piezoelectric MEMS Transducers; Sound Quality Evaluation.

Laboratory: Professor Huang's laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge electroacoustic instrumentation, ensuring comprehensive capabilities for research and development. The state-of-the-art equipment includes: B&K systems for loudspeaker, microphone, Bluetooth, earphone, and VoIP measurement; Sound Check measurement system; Klippel QC system; Sound quality evaluation system; LOUDSOFT and computer aided analysis software like ANSYS, COMSOL, and ABAQUS; Anechoic chamber built to ISO 3745 and 7779 standards.