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Sang Hee Won is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. His research focuses on experimental and numerical energy conversion physics, particularly combustion chemistry of transportation fuels, plasma-assisted combustion, and development of diagnostic techniques. Dr. Won directs the Aerospace Engineering Program and leads investigations into near-limit combustion dynamics.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, 2004
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, 2000
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1998
Research interests center on advancing combustion science through multidisciplinary approaches that combine chemical kinetics with thermo-fluid dynamics. Key areas include developing predictive models for real fuel combustion, creating advanced experimental platforms for turbulent-chemistry interactions, and pioneering plasma-assisted combustion techniques.
Recent publications demonstrate innovative work in cool flame dynamics, ignition chemistry, and alternative fuel characterization, with consistent focus on practical applications in aerospace propulsion and energy systems.
Awards and honors:
- Distinguished Paper Award on Laminar Flame (35th International Combustion Symposium)
- Distinguished Paper Award on New Technology (33rd International Combustion Symposium)
- Bronze Prize, Samsung Humantech Paper Awards
Research leadership includes principal investigator roles on multiple federally funded projects from AFOSR, NASA, and Siemens, focusing on turbulent flame propagation, kinetic modeling, and fuel certification processes totaling over $1.5M in funding.
Collaborates with research teams at Princeton University and international institutions, leading investigations in combustion diagnostics and fuel chemistry through the Combustion and Energy Research Laboratory.
