Minki Kim, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Fluid and Thermal Sciences, School of Engineering
Engineering Research Center
345 Brook St, Providence, RI 02912
Email: minki_kim at brown dot edu

Employment
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fluid and Thermal Sciences, Brown University, 02/2022 – Present
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I am currently interested in the modeling of sea ice motion and ocean turbulence in the Arctic and in understanding the interaction between sea ice and oceanic/atmospheric flows (PI: Prof. Monica Wilhelmus).
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I also continue to study multiphase flow modeling to design rocking bioreactors for cultivated meat and to understand oxygen transport during air-water mixing (PI: Prof. Daniel Harris & Radu Cimpeanu).
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Education
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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Scientific Computing, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 09/2016 – 01/2022
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M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2018)
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Thesis: Energy Transport during Growth and Collapse of a Cavitation Bubble
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Advisor: Prof. Eric Johnsen
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B.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, 03/2009 – 08/2016
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Exchange student, Purdue University (Spring 2016)
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Engineering technical staff as a Sergeant, ROK Air Force (2011 – 2013)
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Thesis: Turbulence and Bubble Dynamics in Gas-Liquid Pipe Flow
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Advisor: Prof. Hyungmin Park
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Korea Science Academy (for the Gifted) of KAIST, 03/2006 – 12/2008
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Research high school student, Department of Aerospace Engineering, KAIST (2007)
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Research
I have worked on Multi-Phase Flows (Bubbles, Cavitation), Ocean turbulence (Mesoscale Eddies), Sea Ice Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (Diffuse-Interface Method, Boundary Integral Method), Compressible Flows (Shock/Acoustic Wave), and Soft Matter (Viscoelastic Material).
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Energy concentration and release during the inertial collapse of a spherical gas cavity in a liquid (Youtube link) (submitted to Physical Review Fluids)
Minki Kim, Shahaboddin Beig, Eric Johnsen
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Thermal Effects in the Collapse of a Cavitation Bubble (Youtube link) (soon to be submitted)
Minki Kim, Eric Johnsen
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The Role of Compressibility and Vorticity in Nonspherical Collapse of a Bubble Near a Rigid Surface (Youtube link) (In preparation)
Minki Kim, Shahaboddin Beig, Eric Johnsen
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2018)
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2017)
Minki Kim, Jun Ho Lee, Hyungmin Park
For high-performance computing, I submitted proposals as a Co-PI.
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Numerical Simulations of Shock Waves, Interfacial Instabilities, & Compressible Turbulence
Eric Johnsen, Minki Kim, Michael Wadas (2019)
Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) awards for TACC
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Inertial Collapse of Individual Bubbles near Solid/Free Boundaries (highlighted)
Eric Johnsen, Shahaboddin Alahyari Beig, Mauro Rodriguez, Minki Kim (2019)
Great Lakes Consortium for Pentascale Computation (GLCPC) awards for Blue Waters
I also contributed to creating new data/algorithms:
Simon Hatcher, Ashfaq Ahmed, Minki Kim, Monica M. Wilhelmus (2022)
For computing and numerical simulations, I have been using Parallel Computing (MPI), C++, ANSYS FLUENT, STAR-CCM+, and Surface Evolver. For experiments, I used Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Ultrasound Lithotripsy, 3D Printing, Solidworks, and other Flow Visualization Techniques. For post-processing, I like to use Tecplot, MATLAB, and Adobe Illustrator.
Awards, Honors, and Fellowships
Research
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U.S. National Committee for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Presenter Fellowship, 2021.
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U. Michigan Richard F. & Eleanor A. Towner Prize for Distinguished Academic Achievement, 2021.
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U.S.–Korea Conference on Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Best Presentation Award, 2021.
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U. Michigan Chapter39 Phi Kappa Phi Project Grant Award, 2020.
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U. Michigan Rackham Conference Travel Grant, 2018, 2019, 2021.
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SNU Research Award for Undergraduate Independent Study Program, 2016.
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KSME (The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers) Gold Prize at The 7th Fluids Engineering Competition, 2015.
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SNU Best Presentation Award for Undergraduate Thesis Presentation in ME, 2015.
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SNU Research Award (2nd Place) for the Undergraduate Research Program, 2015.
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NRF of Korea Silver Prize at The 7th Creative Design Competition for the Neglected 90% People, 2015.
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SNU Excellence Award at Summer High-Tech Equipment Program, 2015.
Academics & Activities
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U.S.–Korea Conference on Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Fellowship, 2021.
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Korean-American Scientists & Engineers Association-KUSCO Graduate Scholarship, 2021.
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U. Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery & Engineering Fellowship, 2019.
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Kwanjeong Educational Foundation Scholarship for graduate studies, 2016 – 2020.
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U. Michigan International Center Grant Fund, 2019.
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U. Michigan Rackham Graduate Student Community Grant, 2019.
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U. Michigan Block Grant Fellowship, 2017.
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U. Michigan Department of Mechanical Engineering Fellowship, 2016.
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SNU Cum laude for undergraduate studies, 2016.
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Purdue U., Dean's List and Semester Honors for undergraduate studies, 2016.
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SNU Exchange Program Fellowship, 2016.
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SNU Merit-Based Scholarship, 2009 – 2011; 2013 – 2015
Work
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Graduate Research Assistant, Scientific Computing & Flow Physics Lab, U. Michigan, 06/2017 – 01/2022
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Advisor: Prof. Eric Johnsen
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Graduate Research Assistant, Ultrasound Lab, Michigan Medicine, U. Michigan, 02/2019 – 12/2019
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Advisor: Prof. J Brian Fowlkes
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Graduate Research Assistant, Heat Transfer Physics Lab, U. Michigan, 08/2016 – 06/2017
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Advisor: Prof. Massoud Kaviany
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Undergraduate Research Student, Complex Fluids & Multiphase Flows Lab, Purdue U., 01 – 05/2016
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Advisor: Prof. Arezoo Ardekani
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Undergraduate Research Assistant, Multiphase Flow & Flow Visualization Lab, Seoul National U., 06/2014 – 08/2016
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Advisor: Prof. Hyungmin Park
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Undergraduate Research Team Leader, Dynamic Robotic Systems Lab, Seoul National U., 03 – 12/2015
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Advisor: Prof. Jaeheung Park
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Research & Education Program Student, Rocket Lab, KAIST, 03/2007 – 02/2008
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Advisor: Prof. Sejin Gwon
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Teaching & Mentoring
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Brown U., Mentor for Undergraduate Research, Benjamin Newcomb and Simon Hatcher, Spring 2022.
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U. Michigan, Tutor for MECHENG 320 (Fluid Mechanics I), Evan Sobetski, Michael Cao, and Shungo Okubo, Fall 2019 – Summer 2020.
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U. Michigan, Mentor for UROP, Undergraduate Research of Yuenong Ling and Alejandro Cruz, Summer 2020 & Summer 2021.
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U. Michigan, Graduate Student Instructor for MECHENG 320 (Fluid Mechanics I), Winter 2018.
Other Experiences
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Vice President and Interim President of Scientific Computing Student Club in U.Michigan, 01/2019 – 12/2021
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Student Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 39 in U. Michigan, 09/2020 – 05/2021
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Graduate Mentor in ME at U. Michigan, 05 – 09/2017, 09/2019 – 02/2020.
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Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 03/2019 – 12/2021.
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Chair of SNU-UM Mechanical Engineering Alumnae, 09/2018 – 08/2019.
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Volunteer of Qualifying Exam practice session in ME at U. Michigan, 10/2018.
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Mentor of Student Mentoring Program in Seoul National U., 09/2014 – 06/2015.
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Oboist of Amateur Philharmonic Orchestra in Seoul National U., 03/2009 – 04/2011.
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Chair & Executive of Catholic Student Association in Seoul National U., 03/2009 – 12/2015.