Regular biography
Prof. Youngsuk Nam is a Faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at KAIST. Their research focuses on Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on multiscale energy solutions. The Multiscale Energy Laboratory (MEL), directed by Prof. Nam, combines phase change physics, thermal materials, and advanced modeling techniques to develop innovative energy technologies. The lab also explores intelligent vision and thermal management systems. Prof. Nam's work includes recent publications on vapor chambers and condensation phenomena. They are affiliated with the MEL website at https://mel.kaist.ac.kr/ and can be contacted via email at ysnam1@kaist.ac.kr.
Scholar-generated biography
Youngsuk Nam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST, specializing in phase change, heat transfer, semiconductor packaging, data center cooling, and thermal materials. Their research focuses on enhancing heat transfer through innovative surface engineering, including superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic nanostructures. Nam's work explores condensation, evaporation, and droplet dynamics on micro- and nanostructured surfaces, with applications in energy systems, optoelectronics, and sustainable technologies. They have investigated the effects of surface wettability on moisture harvesting and developed advanced thermal management solutions for high-heat-flux devices. Their research also includes numerical modeling and experimental analysis of heat transfer phenomena in various industrial contexts.