Professor at Chungnam National University, South Korea
Professor Byoung-Kwon Ahn is a highly esteemed academic and researcher in the fields of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, and marine engineering. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Autonomous Vehicle System Engineering and the Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering at Chungnam National University, Korea. His research interests are wide-ranging and include cavitation and supercavitation, turbulence structures, hydrodynamic acoustics, propeller design, and high-speed image processing. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, he has made significant contributions to understanding and improving hydrodynamic phenomena.
Professional profile
Academic Appointments📚
Professor Ahn has held prestigious positions including:
- Professor at Chungnam National University since 2005, showing long-term commitment and leadership in academia.
- Head of the Department of Autonomous Vehicle System Engineering and Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, demonstrating leadership and influence in his field.
- Vice Dean of the College of Engineering, highlighting his role in shaping academic programs and research directions.
- Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota, showcasing international collaboration and recognition.
Professional Experience🏛️
Professor Ahn has significant contributions to professional societies:
- Vice President of The Society of Naval Architects of Korea (SNAK), indicating high-level involvement in advancing naval architecture.
- Editor in Chief of the Journal of SNAK, showcasing his role in disseminating key research.
- Chair of various committees and director roles in significant research and professional organizations, reflecting a strong influence on the field of naval architecture and hydrodynamics.
Awards and Honors🏆
Professor Ahn has received numerous accolades, such as:
- SNAK Best Paper Awards in 2012, 2018, and 2022 for significant contributions to cavitation and noise studies.
- KOFST Best Science and Technology Award (2016) for work on supercavitation, indicating high impact and recognition in his research area.
- Minister of MOTIE Award (2017) for educational and technological achievements, highlighting his broader impact beyond research.
Publications top noted📜
- Experimental investigation of supercavitating flows
📝 Authors: BK Ahn, TK Lee, HT Kim, CS Lee
📅 Year: 2012
📚 Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
📖 Volume: 4 (2), Pages 123-131
🔍 Citations: 93
- An experimental investigation of artificial supercavitation generated by air injection behind disk-shaped cavitators
📝 Authors: BK Ahn, SW Jeong, JH Kim, S Shao, J Hong, REA Arndt
📅 Year: 2017
📚 Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
📖 Volume: 9 (2), Pages 227-237
🔍 Citations: 80
- Experimental and numerical studies on super-cavitating flow of axisymmetric cavitators
📝 Authors: BK Ahn, HT Kim, CS Lee
📅 Year: 2010
📚 Conference: International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
📖 Proceedings: 49149
🔍 Citations: 66
- A comparative study of natural and ventilated supercavitation across two closed-wall water tunnel facilities
📝 Authors: S Shao, A Karn, BK Ahn, REA Arndt, J Hong
📅 Year: 2017
📚 Journal: Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
📖 Volume: 88, Pages 519-529
🔍 Citations: 64
- Experimental investigation of drag characteristics of ventilated supercavitating vehicles with different body shapes
📝 Authors: Y Jiang, SW Jeong, BK Ahn, HT Kim, YR Jung
📅 Year: 2019
📚 Journal: Physics of Fluids
📖 Volume: 31 (5)
🔍 Citations: 49
- A numerical analysis of the supercavitating flow around three-dimensional axisymmetric cavitators
📝 Authors: JH Kim, HG Jang, BK Ahn, CS Lee
📅 Year: 2013
📚 Journal: Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
📖 Volume: 50 (3), Pages 160-166
🔍 Citations: 48
- Propeller tip vortex cavitation control and induced noise suppression by water injection
📝 Authors: CS Lee, BK Ahn, JM Han, JH Kim
📅 Year: 2018
📚 Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Technology
📖 Volume: 23, Pages 453-463
🔍 Citations: 40
- Performance optimization of marine propellers
📝 Authors: CS Lee, YD Choi, BK Ahn, MS Shin, HG Jang
📅 Year: 2010
📚 Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
📖 Volume: 2 (4), Pages 211-216
🔍 Citations: 37
- A numerical and experimental study on the drag of a cavitating underwater vehicle in cavitation tunnel
📝 Authors: JK Choi, BK Ahn, HT Kim
📅 Year: 2015
📚 Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
📖 Volume: 7 (5), Pages 888-905
🔍 Citations: 29
