Ph.D. Energetic Material (EM) emphasis, Missouri S&T (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla),
Rolla, MO, May 2006
M.S.Energetic Material (EM) emphasis, Missouri S&T (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla),
Rolla, MO, Dec 2003
B.S. Mechanical Design Engineering. Chungnam National University, South Korea, February
2000
Courses Taught
MENG 545 (EXPL 311): Introduction to Explosives Engineering
Introduction to the broad field of explosives science and technology covering the
following topics: Basic organic chemistry, decomposition reactions, properties of
explosives, thermodynamics of explosives, shock wave theory, detonation theory, initiators,
Gurney equations, blast effects and demolition.
MENG 549 (EXPL 412): Wave Propagation
An in-depth study of the propagation of waves in various media. The
derivation and application of the Rankine-Hugoniot jump equations. The concept of
the rarefaction wave and various wave interactions.
MENG 550: Advanced Explosives Engineering
The detonation of non-ideal explosives, shaped charge effect and explosively
formed projectiles. Explosive welding and experimental methods used in the evaluation
of explosives and their applications.
MENG 553: Numerical Modeling of Detonation
Introduction to the hydrodynamic modeling in explosives application.
Numerical methods for modeling shock physics, detonation, and material response.
Finite element method and smoothed particle hydrodynamic methods, equation of state
and strength models, and numerical fracture and fragmentation.
MENG 555 (EXPL 418):Shock propagation in Air
Introduction to the shock physics in air and structural response under
strong air blast loading. An understanding of the basic shock propagation behaviors
depending on the air properties variation, air blast formation, shock reflection (normal
vs. oblique shock), and fundamentals of structural systems and evaluation.
MENG 586L:Special Topic -Explosives Science and Application Lab
Introduction of the multi-disciplinary fields of engineering hands-on knowledge of
explosives including mechanics and applications of explosives. Based on multi-disciplinary
areas of engineering of explosives, students can learn more in-depth and hands-on
based explosives application and science, providing different levels of achievement,
starting with the basic science and moving toward more advanced engineering applications.
Notable Publications
Lim, Seokbin, Philipp Baldovi “Observation of the velocity variation of an explosively driven
flat flyer depending on the flyer width” Applied Sci, 9 (97), 2019.
