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 Appointmentsš
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 Experiencešļø
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 Honorsš
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 notedš
- Experimental investigation of supercavitating flows
š Authors: BK Ahn, TK Lee, HT Kim, CS Lee
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Year: 2012
š Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
š Volume: 4 (2), Pages 123-131
š Citations: 93
- An experimental investigation of artificial supercavitation generated by air injection behind disk-shaped cavitators
š Authors: BK Ahn, SW Jeong, JH Kim, S Shao, J Hong, REA Arndt
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Year: 2017
š Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
š Volume: 9 (2), Pages 227-237
š Citations: 80
- Experimental and numerical studies on super-cavitating flow of axisymmetric cavitators
š Authors: BK Ahn, HT Kim, CS Lee
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Year: 2010
š Conference: International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
š Proceedings: 49149
š Citations: 66
- A comparative study of natural and ventilated supercavitation across two closed-wall water tunnel facilities
š Authors: S Shao, A Karn, BK Ahn, REA Arndt, J Hong
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Year: 2017
š Journal: Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
š Volume: 88, Pages 519-529
š Citations: 64
- Experimental investigation of drag characteristics of ventilated supercavitating vehicles with different body shapes
š Authors: Y Jiang, SW Jeong, BK Ahn, HT Kim, YR Jung
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Year: 2019
š Journal: Physics of Fluids
š Volume: 31 (5)
š Citations: 49
- A numerical analysis of the supercavitating flow around three-dimensional axisymmetric cavitators
š Authors: JH Kim, HG Jang, BK Ahn, CS Lee
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Year: 2013
š Journal: Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
š Volume: 50 (3), Pages 160-166
š Citations: 48
- Propeller tip vortex cavitation control and induced noise suppression by water injection
š Authors: CS Lee, BK Ahn, JM Han, JH Kim
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Year: 2018
š Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Technology
š Volume: 23, Pages 453-463
š Citations: 40
- Performance optimization of marine propellers
š Authors: CS Lee, YD Choi, BK Ahn, MS Shin, HG Jang
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Year: 2010
š Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
š Volume: 2 (4), Pages 211-216
š Citations: 37
- A numerical and experimental study on the drag of a cavitating underwater vehicle in cavitation tunnel
š Authors: JK Choi, BK Ahn, HT Kim
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Year: 2015
š Journal: International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
š Volume: 7 (5), Pages 888-905
š Citations: 29
