🔹 Short Bio

Gunbaek So is a professor at Mokpo National Maritime University with a strong focus on control systems engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ship System Control (2009), a Master’s degree (2014), and a Doctorate (2018), both in Control Measurement Engineering, from the National Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Since 2021, he has been a professor, working on PID control, linear/nonlinear systems, and genetic algorithms. His research contributions include numerous journal publications and ongoing projects funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea.

💼 Experience

Gunbaek So has been a professor at Mokpo National Maritime University since 2021, contributing significantly to research on PID control systems. Prior to his academic career, he completed his advanced studies at the National Korea Maritime and Ocean University. He has also led several funded research projects on improving industrial process control mechanisms.

🔬 Research Interests

Gunbaek’s research primarily focuses on PID control, linear/nonlinear systems, genetic algorithms, and parameter tuning. He has worked extensively on improving control systems for industrial processes, especially systems with time delay, and is keen on the optimization of these processes using intelligent techniques like genetic algorithms.

📚 Publications

“DS based 2-DOF PID controller for various integrating processes with time delay”
Published in: ISA Transactions, 2024, 153, pp. 276–294

“A Novel CEM-Based 2-DOF PID Controller for Low-Pressure Turbine Speed Control of Marine Gas Turbine Engines”
Published in: Processes, 2024, 12(9), 1916

“Fuzzy Gain Scheduling of the Fractional-Order PID Controller for a Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactor Process”
Published in: Processes, 2023, 11(12), 3275

“DS‐Based 2‐DOF PID Controller of a Regasification System for LNG‐Fueled Marine Engine”
Published in: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022, 10(5), 606

“Design of Linear PID Controller for Pure Integrating Systems with Time Delay Using Direct Synthesis Method”
Published in: Processes, 2022, 10(5), 831

🔚 Conclusion

Professor Gunbaek So is a distinguished figure in control systems engineering, with a focus on optimizing industrial processes using advanced PID control mechanisms. His publications and ongoing research demonstrate his dedication to innovation, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Mr. Taeksang Kim | Coastal Management | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate | University of Michigan | United States

Taeksang Kim received his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Seoul National University in 2015 and his master’s in the same field from the same university in 2017. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. Taeksang has professional experience as a site engineer at Daewoo E&C, contributing to significant projects like the Al-Faw breakwater in Iraq. His research focuses on hydraulic and coastal engineering, particularly safety design to prevent damage from natural events. He has published peer-reviewed papers, presented at international conferences, and received several scholarships and fellowships.

Profile

Scholar

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ongoing.
- Dual degree in Scientific Computing.
- Advisor: Jeremy Bricker.
- GPA: 3.90 / 4.00.
M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Feb 2017.
- Thesis: “Determination of the Optimal Width of a Breakwater Caisson by Reliability-Based Design Optimization.”
- Advisor: Kyung-Duck Suh.
- GPA: 4.13 / 4.30.
B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Feb 2015.
- Graduated Cum Laude.
- GPA: 3.72 / 4.30.

Experience 💼

Ph.D. Candidate, University of Michigan (2021-Present).

Research Assistant, Engineering Research Institute, Seoul National University (2019-2020).

Site Engineer, Daewoo E&C (2017-2018).

Research Interests 🔬

Taeksang Kim’s research interests lie in hydraulic and coastal engineering, focusing on nappe flow, scour depth estimation, dam-break waves, and computational fluid dynamics. His work aims to enhance safety designs to mitigate damage from natural events.

Awards 🏆

Ph.D. Scholarship, Fellowship awarded by the University of Michigan, Winter 2021.

Master’s Scholarship, Research Assistant Scholarship awarded by BrainKorea21 PLUS, 2016.

National Need-Based Scholarship, awarded by Seoul National University, Fall 2015.

National Scholarship for Science and Engineering, awarded by Korea Student Aid Foundation, 2013-2014.

Superior Academic Performance Award, awarded by Seoul National University, 2009.

Publications📚

Journal Articles:

Kim, T., Malherbe, J. N., Shimpalee, S., & Bricker, J. D. (2024). Sub-Nappe Air Cavity Pressure and Cavity Water Depth during Caisson Breakwater Overtopping by a Tsunami. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12(7), 1135. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12071135

Zou, P., Kim, T., Bricker, J. D., & Uijttewaal, W. S. (2023). Assessment of Interfacial Turbulence Treatment Models for Free Surface Flows. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 61(5), 651-667. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221686.2023.2246925

Conference Papers:

Kim, T., Malherbe, J., Shimpalee, S., & Bricker, J. (2022). SUB-NAPPE AIR CAVITY PRESSURE DURING OVERFLOW OF A VERTICAL STRUCTURE. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, (37), 4-4. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v37.papers.4

Jayaratne, R., Balasubramaniam, N., Kim, T., & Bricker, J. (2022). FAILURE OF SEAWALLS DUE TO TSUNAMI-INDUCED SCOUR. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, (37), 72-72. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v37.structures.72

Dissertation:

Kim, T. S. (2017). Determination of Optimal Width of Breakwater Caisson by Reliability-Based Design Optimization. Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul. Link

GUNBAEK SO | Marine Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. GUNBAEK SO | Marine Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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