Jeongseog Oh | Aluminum water splitting | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jeongseog Oh | Aluminum water splitting | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), South Korea

Summary:

Dr. Jeongseog Oh is a Principal Researcher at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) and an expert in combustion engineering, chemical engineering, and system engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University and has since contributed to numerous projects and research initiatives, particularly in the areas of combustion stability, energy systems, and reaction kinetics. He has held positions in both academia and industry, including a tenure as an Affiliated Professor and a Senior Researcher. His work has been recognized with several awards, including commendations from national agencies in Korea.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  • Seoul National University, Korea (2010)
  • Focus: Experimental Combustion and Propulsion Engineering
  • Adviser: Youngbin Yoon

M.B.A. in Business Administration

  • Chungnam National University, Korea (2016)
  • Focus: Management of Technology
  • Adviser: Yoonsoo Lim

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

  • Pusan National University, Korea (2005)
  • Focus: Experimental Combustion Engineering
  • Adviser: Youngjoon Chang

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

  • Dong-A University, Korea (2002)
  • Adviser: Joongwan Kim

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Jeongseog Oh has been a Principal Researcher in the Energy Convergence System Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) since April 2011. In addition, he served as an Affiliated Professor at the Division of Energy System Engineering at the KIER School, University of Science and Technology from 2016 to 2019. Before joining KIER, he was a Senior Researcher in the Propulsion Research Team at Hyundai ROTEM Company from 2010 to 2011. He has also been a Teaching Assistant at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Seoul National University and a Visiting Student at the Propulsion Engineering Research Center at Pennsylvania State University.

Research Interests:

Combustion Engineering:

  • Turbulent non-premixed hydrogen jet flames
  • Liquid jet in cross flow for ramjet engines
  • Combustion instability in gas turbine combustors
  • Oxy-fuel and oxygen-enhanced combustion in industrial furnaces

Chemical Engineering:

  • Particle separation in gasification processes
  • Reduction of iron oxide particles in steelmaking processes
  • Reaction kinetics of gas, liquid, and solid fuels

System Engineering:

  • Smart Farm Energy Systems
  • Thermal Energy Storage Systems (ATES, etc.)
  • Aluminum-Air Battery & Aluminum-Alkali Reaction Systems

Laser Diagnostics:

  • Simultaneous measurements of PIV/OH PLIF
  • Optical patternator (PLLIF)

Computational Tools:

  • Numerical simulation using FLUENT, TRANSYS, SolidWorks, REFPROP, and CHEMKIN

Awards:

Commendation from Minister: Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Korea (2021)

Commendation from Director: Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (IPET), Korea (2021)

Grand Prize: Annual Outstanding Paper Award, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Korea (2014)

Top Noted Publication:

Development of an Oxygen-Enhanced Combustor for Scrap Preheating in an Electric Arc Furnace

  • Authors: Oh, J., Lee, E., Noh, D.
  • Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 91
  • Pages: 749–758
  • Citations: 9

Pyrolysis Characteristics of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) under Isothermal Conditions

  • Authors: Yun, Y.M., Seo, M.W., Ra, H.W., Lee, J.G., Kim, J.H.
  • Journal: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 114
  • Pages: 40–46
  • Citations: 30

Numerical Simulation of an Internal Flow Field in a Uniflow Cyclone Separator

  • Authors: Oh, J., Choi, S., Kim, J.
  • Journal: Powder Technology
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 274
  • Pages: 135–145
  • Citations: 68

Flame Characteristics of a Non-Premixed Oxy-Fuel Jet in a Lab-Scale Furnace

  • Authors: Oh, J., Noh, D.
  • Journal: Energy
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 81
  • Pages: 328–343
  • Citations: 31

Particle Separation with the Concept of Uniflow Cyclone

  • Authors: Oh, J., Choi, S., Kim, J., Lee, S., Jin, G.
  • Journal: Powder Technology
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 254
  • Pages: 500–507
  • Citations: 14

Tamrat Meles | Industrial Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tamrat Meles, Industrial Engineering, Best Researcher Award

Tamrat Meles at University of Gondar Institute of Technology, Ethiopia

Summary:

Tamrat Meles is a dedicated academic professional with a focus on production engineering and management. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia, where he delivers lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Tamrat is committed to advancing education, and his responsibilities include designing, preparing, and developing courses, modules, and teaching materials. His academic journey includes earning a Master of Science (MSc) in Production Engineering and Management from Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering from the same institute.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Tamrat Meles has contributed to research, particularly in the field of productivity improvement through assembly line balancing. He has actively engaged in publications, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the academic community. Tamrat’s academic and research endeavors highlight his passion for education and his role in shaping the next generation of professionals in the field of production engineering.

Professional Profile:

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

MSc in Production Engineering and Management

  • Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology
  • September 28, 2018 – October 3, 2020
  • Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 

BSc in Industrial Engineering

  • Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology
  • September 7, 2012 – June 19, 2017
  • Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 

Certificate in Evaluation and Measurement of Human Movement to Estimate Physical Workload: A Markerless Approach

  • University of Airlangga (Indonesia)
  • November 7, 2021 – November 7, 2021
  • Location: Indonesia

Work Experience:

Tamrat Meles has a substantial background in academia, serving as a dedicated educator in Ethiopia. His work experience includes:

University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia LECTURER
April 10, 2020 – Present

  • Delivering lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
  • Designing, preparing, and developing courses, modules, and teaching materials.
  • Implementing new teaching methods to align with changes in research.
  • Assessing students’ coursework.
  • Setting, marking, and moderating examinations and assessments.

ASSISTANT LECTURER
January 16, 2018 – September 27, 2018

  • Delivering lectures and tutorials.
  • Preparing and developing courses, modules, and teaching materials.
  • Assessing students’ coursework.
  • Setting, marking, and moderating examinations and assessments.

Tamrat Meles’s commitment to delivering quality education and contributing to the academic development of students is evident through his roles at the University of Gondar.

Publication Top Noted:

“Productivity improvement through assembly line balancing by using simulation modeling in the case of Abay garment industry Gondar”

  • Auothers: M.M. Teshome, T.Y. Meles, and C.-L. Yang 
  • published in Heliyon in 2024
  • Volume 10,
  • Issue 1, e23585