Sungha Yoon

Sungha Yoon is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). His research focuses on developing advanced numerical methods for solving complex physical phenomena, with a strong emphasis on phase-field models, reaction-diffusion systems, and fluid dynamics. He collaborates with Professor John Lowengrub as part of his research group.

Key research interests include:

• Numerical simulation of phase transitions and material science problems
• Development of efficient algorithms for partial differential equations (PDEs)
• Applications in biomedical engineering, renewable energy optimization, and environmental modeling
• Geometric modeling and 3D printing of complex structures

His recent work explores topics such as ice crystal growth dynamics, solar panel optimization, and the coffee-ring effect in fluid systems. Yoon’s publications demonstrate expertise in convex splitting schemes, stability analysis, and high-order polynomial free energy modeling.

His research also extends to educational innovations, such as applying OHP film-overlapping techniques to study dermatome maps in medical education.