Dong-Bin Kwak | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Assist. Prof. Dr Dong-Bin Kwak, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dong-Bin Kwak ๐๐ฌ is a dedicated mechanical engineer specializing in nanoparticle engineering and filtration systems. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota ๐ซ (2017-2023) and his B.Sc. summa cum laude ๐๏ธ from Hanyang University (2011-2017). Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology ๐, leading the Nanoparticle Engineering Laboratory. His cutting-edge research focuses on air filtration, hydrosol measurements, and heat sink optimization ๐จโ๏ธ. Dr. Kwak is a recipient of the Young Scientist Award ๐ and the AFS Fellowship. He has authored impactful publications and delivered numerous invited talks globally ๐.
Publication Profile
Education
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dong-Bin Kwak is an accomplished mechanical engineer with an impressive academic journey ๐. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA (Sep. 2017 – Jan. 2023) ๐๐ง. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with summa cum laude honors at Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea (Mar. 2011 – Feb. 2017) ๐๐ผ. His dedication to excellence and innovation has marked his academic and professional endeavors ๐ก. With expertise in mechanical engineering and a global education, Dr. Kwak continues to make impactful contributions to the field ๐ ๏ธ๐.
Research and Project Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dong-Bin Kwak is an esteemed Assistant Professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, leading the Nanoparticle Engineering Laboratory (NEL) ๐. His research spans air filtration systems ๐จ, CMP-slurry filtration ๐, and nanoparticle measurement ๐ข, supported by LG and Samsung Electronics. Dr. Kwak optimizes filtration efficiency under varying humidity ๐ช and temperature โ๏ธ and pioneers AI-based heat sink designs ๐งฎ. With expertise from roles at Onto Innovation ๐ and the University of Minnesota, he advanced automated optical inspection ๐๏ธ and contamination control ๐ง. His work also explores COVID-19 ventilation optimization ๐ฆ and electrospun nanofiber filtration. Dr. Kwak is a trailblazer in environmental and thermal engineering ๐ซ๐.
Awards
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dong-Bin has earned numerous prestigious accolades ๐ throughout his academic and professional journey. He received the Young Scientist Award from KSMPE in Dec. 2024 ๐งช and the AFS Fellowship twice (2019, 2023) ๐. Notably, he was honored with the Mechanical Engineering Fellowship and Honorary Hanyang Study Abroad Scholarship (2017-2018) ๐. His excellence began early, winning the National Engineering Fully Funded Scholarship (2011-2017) ๐ ๏ธ and multiple awards at Hanyang University, including the Presidentโs List Scholarship ๐ฅ. His achievements span Best Design ๐ , Capstone Chief Award ๐, and Excellence Awards in competitions ๐๏ธ. He also received the Best Tutor Award for Engineering Mathematics ๐.
Collaborations & Teaching ๐ย
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dong-Bin Kwak fosters innovation through impactful collaborations with industry giants like Samsung and LG ๐ค๐ก. His commitment to nurturing future leaders is evident through his mentorship of undergraduate students ๐โจ. Dr. Kwak has shared his expertise as a professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ท and as a course instructor at the University of Minnesota ๐๐บ๐ธ. These roles highlight his dedication to academic growth and knowledge dissemination ๐๐งโ๐ซ. By bridging academia and industry, Dr. Kwak continues to drive technological advancements and inspire the next generation of innovators ๐๐ฌ.
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dong-Bin Kwak’s research focuses on thermal management systems, nanoparticle behavior, and nanofiber filtration technology ๐ฌ๐ก๏ธ. His studies include improving nanofiber filter performance ๐งต๐, modeling inverse heat conduction for irregular structures ๐๏ธ๐ฅ, and optimizing radial heat sinks with triangular fins for efficient cooling ๐โ๏ธ. Dr. Kwak also investigates nanoparticle transport, deposition, and pressure drop across sharp-bent tubes and membranes, contributing to filtration efficiency and thermal sciences ๐งช๐. His interdisciplinary work advances air quality, heat transfer, and filtration systems, addressing real-world challenges in energy and environmental engineering ๐โ๏ธ. His findings aid in optimizing industrial systems and cutting-edge filtration technologies ๐ญโจ.
Publication top notes
Nanofiber filter performance improvement: nanofiber layer uniformity and branched nanofiber
Numerical investigation of nanoparticle deposition location and pattern on a sharp-bent tube wall
Natural convection flow around heated disk in cubical enclosure