Academic Backgrounds

 

Multidisciplinary background: Fiber composites+Mechanics of materials+Chemical engineering

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1. Nonlinear material characterization, Fiber-reinforced composites
     - Non-orthogonal constitutive model for textile preform & prepreg
     - Thermo-forming of thermo-plastic fiber composites
     - Material characterization for nonlinear/anisotropic composites
    

2. Mechanical engineering, Nonlinear continuum mechanics, Sheet metals
     - Continuum/plasticity-based constitutive model
     - Sheet metal forming & springback analysis using FEM simulations
     - Optimum forming process design based on ideal forming theory
    

3. Chemistry-based functional nano-composites
     - Carbon-nano/organic/bio-inspired materials for functional fiber sizings
     - Graphene hybrid coating & functional films
     - Stretchable supercapacitors & textile sensors  

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Research Interests

 

Carbon & fiber-based composites for structural and functional applications

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1. Structural fiber-reinforced composites
     - Mechanics and constitutive models of textile composites
     - Rapid forming & optimum process design technologies of fiber composites
     - Advanced functional materials for fiber/matrix interface
     (Bio-inspired catecholamine, aramid nanofibers, carbon nano-materials)
     - Advanced composites for extreme environments
     (High temperature, cryogenic, space, deep sea)
    

2. Functional composites & nano-carbon hybrids
     - Advanced nanocarbon architecting for electronics and energy devices
     (1D macro fibers, 3D hydrogel/aerogel)
     - Carbon-nano hybrids for electrocatalyst and functional films
     - Graphene hybrids for anti-corrosive, heat-radiating, & conductive coating
    

3. Textile-based wearable electronics
     - Stretchable wire-type supercapacitors
     - Monofilament/textile-based flexible organic FET devices
     - Organic/carbon hybrid materials for multi-sensing 

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