Research
We are interested in investigating various physical phenomena present in chemical, biological and environmental systems via computational modelling and in utilising computer models for model-based optimisation to offer better system and process designs and operating conditions.
Below are the main research areas, including but not limited to:
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Chemical & Environmental Systems
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Water treatment and desalination via membranes
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Membrane gas separation and gas-liquid membrane contactors
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Carbon capture and utilisation
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Steam reforming and dry reforming of methane
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Biomedical Systems
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Blood flow and drug transport in the cardiovascular system
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Targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy
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Clot-dissolving treatments (thrombolysis)
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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
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Ongoing Projects
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Project Title: “Development of MDG membrane system for removal of trace dissolved oxygen in ultra-pure water production”
Funded by Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KIETI), South Korea (April 2021 - December 2024)-
Computational fluid dynamics simulation for hollow fibre membrane modules
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Optimisation of membrane module designs for high-performance module development
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Project Title: “On the development of fouling-resistant next-generation reverse osmosis desalination technologies via integrated multi-level modelling and model-based optimisation”
Funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (March 2021 - February 2023)-
Multiscale and multilevel modelling of reverse osmosis and fouling phenomena
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Development of an integrated model for reverse osmosis for process optimisation and scheduling
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Project Title: “Process modelling, technoeconomic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) processes”
Funded by Chonnam National University (May 2021 - December 2022)-
Process modelling of Membrane-based carbon capture and chemical absorption
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Process modelling of methanol synthesis and dry reforming for CCU
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TEA and LCA of integrated CCU processes
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Past Projects
At Chonnam National University
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Project Title: “CFD simulation for a scrubber system”
Funded by the Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology (RIST) (November 2020)-
CFD simulation to investigate the impact of scrubber designs on multiphase mixing
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Before Chonnam National University
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Project Title: “CFD simulation for a scrubber system”
Funded by the Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology (RIST) (November 2020)-
CFD simulation to investigate the impact of scrubber designs on multiphase mixing
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Project Title: “Technoeconomic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) processes"
Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology Information and Communication (KCRC) (March 2019– July 2019)
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Project Title: “Simulation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank using computational fluid dynamics (CFD)”
Funded by KSOE (Hyundai Heavy Industries) (March 2019– July 2019)
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Project Title: “Stability requirements of stent-grafts in the thoraco-abdominal aorta used as extensions of thoracic stent-grafts, Part 1: Evaluation of flow-induced displacement forces”
Funded by Cryolife+Jotec (industrial sponsor) (October 2017–November 2019)-
CFD simulations for blood flow and flow-induced displacement forces in stent-grafts.
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Project Title: “Development of engineered liposomes for targeted thrombolytic therapy”.
Funded by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) (October 2017–November 2019)-
Multiscale mathematical modelling of clot dissolution in the treatment of ischaemic stroke and optimisation for personalised treatment for stroke patients.
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Project Title: “Thermo-electro-mechanical optimisation of an electric motor”
Funded by Innovate UK (April–October 2017)-
Development of a scripted programme for parametric geometry drawing, electromagnetic simulation and motor design optimisation programme.
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Project Title: “Modelling of reverse osmosis membrane process and transport phenomena for performance analysis and optimisation”
Funded by BP International Centre for Advanced Materials (BP-ICAM) (April 2013–March 2017)-
CFD simulations for spacers in membrane modules for detailed transfer phenomena in various spacer designs.
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Development of “Reverse Osmosis Simulator” using MATLAB graphical user interface and an optimisation programme in gPROMS.
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Project Title: “Development of multi-purpose forward-osmosis desalination plant”
Funded by Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Korea (October 2010-August 2012)-
Mathematical modelling of forward osmosis module and pressure retarded osmosis and flowsheet-based simulations of draw solute recovery.
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Project Title: “Seawater engineering & architecture of high efficiency reverse osmosis”
Funded by Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs of Korea (September 2009–August 2012)-
Development of a mathematical model of reverse osmosis seawater desalination process.
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Project Title: “Modelling of physical absorption into a falling liquid film on a vertical and inclined plate”
Funded by Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service) (September–December 2008)