Advanced Propulsion Lab
Advanced Propulsion Lab
KAIST · Aerospace Engineering
Professor
Prof. 심형섭
Professor's page · publicationsAbout
심형섭 교수의 첨단 추진 및 에너지 연구실(APEL)은 항공우주·국방·에너지 분야의 추진 및 연소 시스템을 기초과학부터 시스템 수준까지 통합적으로 연구한다. 극초음속 공기흡입식 추진, 고에너지밀도·나노기능성 연료, 스마트 추진제, 분무·제트 연소, 광학 진단, 다중스케일 시뮬레이션 등을 다룬다.
Research keywords
Recent papers
- Numerical investigation for comprehensive understanding of endothermic decomposition characteristics of supercritical n-Dodecane in a regenerative cooling channelThermal Science and Engineering Progress · Sep 22
- Influence of chemical initiators on the pyrolysis and coking behavior of exo-THDCPD: experimental insights and ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulationsFuel · Aug 19
From OpenAlex · papers whose author affiliation matches this university
Selected publications
- Experimental and numerical study of ignition and combustion processes of primary reference fuels for advanced compression-ignition applicationsEnergy Conversion and Management · 2025
- ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations of high-energy-density fuel combustion catalyzed by Pt-graphene hybridsCombustion and Flame · 2025
- Atomistic insights into catalytic role of platinum-graphene nanostructures in decomposition of high-energy-density fuelsAlexandria Engineering Journal · 2025
- Titanium nanoparticles on reduced boron nanoparticles for enhanced combustion and propulsion performance in hypersonic fuel systemsACS Applied Nano Materials · 2025
- Spatial control of silane layer formation on boron nanoparticles via diverse methods for high-energetic nanofuel applicationsColloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · 2026
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Hyoung Kyu Cho
Seoul National University · Nuclear Engineering
CFD investigation of DNB-type critical heat flux in an inclined annulus for R134a: Validation and mechanistic analysis of inclination-driven CHF enhancementApplied Thermal Engineering · Jul 30Shared topic: Heat transfer and supercritical fluids
Kyungrae Kang
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High-speed characterization of spray ignition and combustion-coupled dynamics via PLIF, X-ray PCI, and broadband imagingFuel · Sep 19Shared topic: Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
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Quantitative Characterization of Hydrogen Jet Stratification Using Combined PLIF-LIBS DiagnosticsPreprintResearch Square · Sep 7Shared topic: Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
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