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Dr. Youngchul Ra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He holds a PhD from MIT (1999) and degrees from Seoul National University. His expertise includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD), combustion modeling, chemical kinetics, and alternative fuel research. His work focuses on advanced combustion strategies like Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI), engine CFD code development, and high-performance computing.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1999)
- Masters and Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University
Research Interests:
- Developing multi-component fuel models for real-world applications
- Optimizing six-stroke GCI engines with advanced valve technologies
- Reducing emissions via combustion control and injection strategies
- Parallel computing techniques for large-scale engine simulations
Recent work emphasizes oxygenated fuels in GCI engines and parametric studies of combustion efficiency. His CFD models are validated against experimental data for accuracy.
His research has led to advancements in low-temperature combustion and emission reduction without explicit awards listed. He collaborates on engine design optimization and fuel formulation projects.
