Suk Won Cha, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (2004)
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (1999)
- B.S. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University (1994)
EXPERIENCE
- Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, 2005 –
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University
- Associate Dean, 2018 – 2020
- Office of International Affairs, Seoul National University
- Associate Dean, 2013 – 2015
- Public Relations, College of Engineering, Seoul National University
- Director, 2019 – 2021
- University Technology Industrial Force, Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- Vice President, 2017 – 2022
- Thin Films Society
- Senior Editor, 2020 –
- International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing – Green Technology
- Editor, 2018 –
- International Journal of Automotive Technology
- Visiting Professor
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, 2015
- Stanford University, 2011-2012
RESEARCH AREA
- Hydrogen Fundamentals
- Materials and process development of catalyst, solid state electrolyte and bipolar plate
- Fuel Cell Systems
- Design, control and simulation of hydrogen power systems and mobility
AWARDS
- Fuel Cells Research Award, the Korean Electrochemical Society, 2021
- Highly Commended Paper Award, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing – Green Technology, 2020
- Education Advancement Award, Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2018
- Hyun-Song Engineering Award, Hyun-Song Foundation, Korea, 2017
- Springer Award for Most Cited Author, International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2017
- Shin-Yang Academic Excellence Award, Shin-Yang Foundation, Korea, 2016
- Excellent Reviewer Award, International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2016
- Young Thermal Engineers Award, Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016
- Academic Excellence Award, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers, 2013
- Baek-Am Best Paper Award, Korean Society of Precision Engineering, 2012
- Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, 2009
BOOKS
- “Fuel Cell Fundamentals”, 3rd Ed, R. O’Hayre, S. W. Cha, W. Colella, F. B. Prinz, Wiley & Sons, 2016
- “Fuel Cell Fundamentals” (in Korean), S. W. Cha, Hantimedia, 2017