Suk Bum Kwon

Suk Bum Kwon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Tagliatela College of Engineering, University of New Haven. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2022) and completed postdoctoral research there, focusing on anisotropic ceramics in nano-scale machining.

• B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, South Korea (2013, 2015)
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2022)

His research focuses on ultra-precision machining and ceramic machining, with a specialization in modeling material removal behaviors and crack generation mechanisms in single-crystal sapphire. He integrates AI-driven solutions and MD simulation-based models to enhance manufacturing precision and efficiency.

Recent publications analyze crack propagation in sapphire machining across multiple crystallographic planes, utilizing molecular dynamics simulations and modified slip-fracture models. These works emphasize process modeling for predicting ductile-to-brittle transitions and optimizing cutting forces.

Contact: SKwon@newhaven.edu | Office: Echlin Hall 103 | Personal Page: LinkedIn