Focusing on the analysis and design of 4 manufacturing processes of materials such as removal, bonding, deformation and treatment.

Fostering experts in the manufacturing technologies and systems regarding next-generation components and materials used to produce machinery, automobiles and shipbuilding and semiconductors/micro equipment which are key industries of Korea.

Conducting education and research on areas encompassing both key industries and next-generation technologies such as hybrid manufacturing technology and micro/nano manufacturing technology.

Major Research Areas

• Removal machining : Performance assessment system of machine tools, manufacturing monitoring system, high-speed manufacturing, micromachining, development of cutting tools, technology using artificial intelligence, CAD/CAM technology, 5-axis machining, 3D modelling & simulation
• Surface engineering : Tribology, contact analysis, tribology analysis, surface temperature analysis, semiconductor process technology, 3D packaging & IC (integration), high-precision grinding, chemical mechanical polishing, electrochemical deposition, surface cleaning technology
• Net-shape forming system simulation : Analysis and application of monotonic compression and rolling processes, forming process analysis & computer-aided forming process analysis in die design, design automation, forecast and control of welding deformation, design of high-strength materials, structural analysis, reverse engineering
• Advanced materials and forming process : Forging, extrusion, rolling, powder injection molding, forming process analysis & computer-aided forming process analysis in die design, rheoforming, design automation, prediction and control of welding deformation, design of high-strength materials, structural analysis, reverse engineering
• Micro/nano-engineering : Micro/Nano forming technology, design and manufacturing of MEMS sensor and actuator, polymer-micro/nano replication, biomimetics using micro metallic molds, manufacturing of 3D nano structures