Kangwon National University | South Korea
Professor Jeong-Eui Yun is a distinguished mechanical engineering scholar recognized for his impactful contributions to automotive engineering, turbomachinery design, thermal-fluid systems, and centrifugal pump optimization. With an impressive research record reflected by an h-index of 4, more than 23 citations, and over 171 published documents, he has established himself as a leading expert in advanced propulsion and energy-efficient machinery. He earned his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Busan National University, his M.Sc. in Mechanical Design from Seoul National University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from KAIST. His professional journey includes serving as Professor at Kangwon National University, Vice President of the university, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with notable industrial experience as Chief Research Engineer at Daewoo Motor Co. His research interests span variable-geometry turbochargers, centrifugal pump optimization, engine thermal management, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). His innovative work has earned multiple prestigious awards, including the KSAE Technical Prize, KAIDA Academic Award, and the KNU Education Award. Professor Yun continues to advance engineering innovation through impactful research, academic leadership, and collaborative industry-focused development.
Featured Publications
Yun, J.-E. (2025). Turbine performance of variable geometry turbocharger applied to small gasoline engine considering heat transfer effect. Energies.
Yun, J.-E. (2024). Optimal design of a liquid hydrogen centrifugal pump impeller. Energies.
Yun, J.-E. (2023). Influence of trailing edge curve on the performance of radial turbine in turbocharger. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies.
Yun, J.-E. (2021). Thermal flow analysis of engine room for off-road utility terrain vehicle. Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers.
Yun, J.-E. (2021). Optimal design of off-road utility terrain vehicle air filter intake. Energies.