Ph.D.

Jae Hyung Park, Ph.D. (2026)

  • Present Position - Post-doctoral researcher at Hanyang University (HYU)

Chang Hyun Song, Ph.D. (2025)

  • Thesis: Critical Identification of Severe Accident Progression in i-SMR with Passive Core and Containment Cooling Systems
  • Present Position - Post-doctoral researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Taeseok Kim, Ph.D. (2023)

  • Thesis: Theoretical modeling of dropwise condensation heat transfer including length effect at low heat flux
  • Present Position - Professor at Jeju National University

Wonjun Choi, Ph.D. (2022)

  • Thesis: Development of a predictive surrogate model for effective dose to facilitate the optimization of the severe accident management guidance using machine learning technique
  • Present Position - KAERI

Doyoung Shin, Ph.D. (2022)

  • Thesis: Reflood Heat Transfer of Accident Tolerant Fuel Cladding Surfaces and Its Effects on Safety of Pressurized Water Reactors
  • Present Position - KAERI

Joongoo Jeon, Ph.D. (2022)

  • Thesis: Extinction Mechanism of Ultra-Lean Hydrogen Flames for Safety of Clean Energy Systems
  • Present Position - Professor at POSTECH

Hong Hyun Son, Ph.D. (2019), M.S (2015)

  • Thesis: Investigation of Receding Capillary Flow on Engineered Surfaces and its Effect on Critical Heat Flux Enhancement
  • Present Position - KAERI

Uiju Jeong, Ph.D. (2018)

  • Thesis: Boiling Heat Transfer on a Downward-facing Inclined Wall for Application to Ex-Vessel Core Catcher System
  • Present Position - KHNP CRI

Gwang Hyeok Seo, Ph.D. (2016)

  • Thesis: Enhancement of Boiling Heat Transfer for Safety of Nuclear Systems using Surface Modification Techniques
  • Present Position - KINS

M.S.

Sehee Kwon, M.S (2026)

  • Thesis: MELCOR and CINEMA Codes Comparison Based on Severe Accident Scenarios Initiated by the Modular Makeup and Purification System Rupture in the i-SMR System
  • Present Position - KHNP CRI

Geunyoung Byeon, M.S (2025)

  • Thesis: An Investigation of Heat Transfer Mechanisms in an Enclosed Metal Containment Vessel for an Integrated Water-Cooled Small Modular Reactor
  • Present Position - KAERI

Bae Joon Young, M.S (2025)

  • Thesis: An Applicability Study of a Deep Learning-Based Accident Prediction Framework to Support Operators during a Hypothetical Severe Accident in Pressurized Water Reactor Nuclear Power Plants
  • Present Position - KEPCO E&C

Yongjun Lee, M.S (2025)

  • Thesis: Uncertainty Analysis on the Fission Products Behavior Simulation Module of CINEMA Code based on Correlation Coefficients Analysis Derived from Linear Regression
  • Present Position - KEPCO E&C

Beomjin Jeong, M.S (2025)

  • Thesis: Investigation of Thermal Radiation Shield Effects on Reduction of Heat Loss in a Small Modular Reactor During Normal Operation
  • Present Position - KHNP CRI

Seung Gyu Hyeon, M.S (2025)

  • Thesis: Thermal-Hydraulic Behavior of Natural Circulation Small Modular Reactor Under Maritime Conditions Using MARS-KS Code
  • Present Position - Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)

Geon Hyeong Lee, M.S (2024)

  • Thesis: A Numerical Investigation of Conjugated Heat-loss Mechanism Depending on Gas Type and Surface Emissivity of a Metal Containment Vessel in a Water-cooled Small Modular Reactor During Normal Operation
  • Present Position - Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

Hyung Ho Lee, M.S (2022)

  • Thesis: Sensitivity Analysis at the Time of Multi-Barrier Incident Response Strategy (MACST) in Severe Accidents
  • Present Position - FNC Technology Co.

Hoichul Jung, M.S (2020)

  • Thesis: Feasibility Study of Passive Cooling Capability of Phase Change Material Loaded in Emergency Core Tank of Small Modular Reactor ATOM Using MELCOR code
  • Present Position - WONIK IPS

Yeonsoo Kim, M.S (2020)

  • Thesis: A Methodology to Predict the Flammability of Diluted H2/CO Mixture at High Temperature: Development and Application
  • Present Position - HYUNDAI

Min Wook Na, M.S (2020)

  • Thesis: Feasibility Study on Passive Residual Heat Removal System Coupled with Dry Air Cooling Tower for Small Modular Reactor ATOM Using MARS-KS code
  • Present Position - KINS

Nam Kyung Kim, M.S (2017)

  • Thesis: Investigation of Hydrogen Risk in the Major containment Compartments of OPR1000 under SBO and TLOFW Scenarios Using MELCOR code
  • Present Position - KINAC

Jongchan Lee, M.S (2017)

  • Thesis: Experimental Study on Aerosol Scrubbing Efficiency of Self-priming Scrubber Nozzle Submerged in Water Pool
  • Present Position - FNC Technology Co.

Kyusang Song, M.S (2016)

  • Thesis: Evaluation of MCCI under Various Severe Accidents in OPR1000 using MELCOR code
  • Present Position - KHNP CRI

Yongjae Lee, M.S (2016)

  • Thesis: Numerical Evaluation of Effectiveness and Adverse Effect of Severe Accident Mitigation Measures for OPR1000
  • Present Position - KAERI

Seungwon Seo, M.S (2015)

  • Thesis: Evaluation of RCS mitigation Strategy with Various SAMG Entry Conditions under Severe Accident of OPR1000
  • Present Position - KINS

Junkyu Han, M.S (2015)

  • Thesis: Experimental Study of Onset of Nucleate Boiling in a Narrow Rectangular Channel at Atmospheric Pressure
  • Present Position - KAERI

Seongnyeon Lee, M.S (2014)

  • Thesis: MELCOR Analysis of RCS Depressurization Strategy and Application of Core Exit Temperature for Effective Safety Injection under Severe Accident of OPR1000
  • Present Position - KINS