Joonsik Hwang

Joonsik Hwang is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST. His research focuses on mechanical engineering, particularly in the area of transport power. He is affiliated with the Future Transport Power Laboratory, which specializes in fundamental research on transport power plants across maritime, aviation, and automotive sectors. The lab is dedicated to developing next-generation engines through advanced technologies such as homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI), low-temperature diesel combustion, and alternative fuels. Hwang's work involves diagnostic techniques like pressure measurement, high-speed camera visualization, and laser applications to study engine combustion. He is actively involved in recruiting graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.

Joonsik Hwang is a researcher at KAIST, focusing on combustion and emission characteristics in internal combustion engines. His work explores the utilization of alternative fuels, such as waste cooking oil biodiesel, in diesel and gasoline engines. Hwang's research addresses combustion efficiency, emission reduction, and the impact of injection parameters on engine performance. He investigates advanced ignition technologies, including microwave-assisted plasma ignition, to enhance combustion and reduce pollutants. Additionally, his studies involve the characterization of soot particles and particulate matter in exhaust gases, as well as the application of machine learning for spray and combustion analysis. His research contributes to sustainable energy solutions and cleaner engine technologies.