Wonju Jeon

Professor Wonju Jeon is a Faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST. His research focuses on Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on acoustic metamaterials and wave localization. He leads the Wave Lab at KAIST, where his team explores innovative solutions for noise and vibration reduction through advanced materials and computational frameworks. Professor Jeon has published extensively in leading journals such as Scientific Reports, Applied Acoustics, and Journal of Sound and Vibration, and has presented his work at international conferences including the Acoustical Society of America and ICTCA 2025. He has also received recognition for his contributions to national industries through intellectual property creation and technology commercialization.

Wonju Jeon is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST, specializing in acoustic and mechanical metamaterials. Their research focuses on vibration damping, sound absorption, and the development of advanced materials for noise control. Key areas include acoustic black holes, meta-atoms, hybrid resonators, and phononic crystals. Jeon's work explores the design of ultra-thin metasurfaces, broadband sound absorbers, and wave-based analysis for acoustic systems. They also investigate the integration of machine learning in material development for energy harvesting and sound insulation. The research emphasizes experimental validation and theoretical modeling to enhance acoustic performance in various applications.