Prof Dr. Seung-Bok Choi, The State University of New York, Korea, South Korea
Seung-Bok Choi is a distinguished professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The State University of New York, Korea (SUNY Korea), located in the Incheon Global Campus. He holds a Ph.D. (1990) and an M.S. (1986) in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, and a B.S. (1979) in Mechanical Engineering from Inha University, Korea. Prior to his current role, he served for 30 years at Inha University. His research primarily focuses on the design and control of dynamic systems involving smart materials such as MR Fluid, ER Fluid, SMA, and piezoelectric materials. He has an impressive publication record with approximately 700 SCI articles and 20 books/book chapters. He holds editorial positions for 20 international journals, including Smart Materials and Structures, and Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. He has received numerous awards from prestigious organizations such as ASME, IMechE, NAEK, and KAST. A fellow of both KAST and NAEK, Choi’s accolades include the 4th Korea Engineering Award and the 8th Duckmyung Engineering Academy Award. His Google Scholar h-index is 71 with 23,737 citations, and he holds top national and global ranks in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Vibration Control, and Smart Materials. He has advised 156 M.S. students, 43 Ph.D. students, and 14 postdoctoral fellows, and holds 145 registered Korean patents.
Professional Profile
ORCID
EDUCATION 🎓
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.
1986. 9 – 1990. 6
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.
1984. 9 – 1986. 6
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Inha University, Incheon, Korea
1975. 3 – 1979. 2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 👨🏫
- Leading Professor (碩座敎授), Mechanical Engineering Department
The State University of New York, Korea (SUNY Korea)
Present
- Former Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Inha University, Korea
30 years of service, retired in 2021
RESEARCH INTERESTS & CONTRIBUTIONS 🔬
- Research Fields: Design and control of dynamic systems with smart materials (MR Fluid, ER Fluid, SMA, piezoelectric materials).
- Publications: About 700 SCI articles, 20 books/book chapters.
- Editorial Roles: Serving on the editorial boards of 20 international journals including Smart Materials and Structures, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Sensors, and Scientific Reports.
HONORS & AWARDS 🏅
- The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) & The National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK)
- Junior Fellow/Fellow/Senior Fellow (2000. 3 – Present)
- The 4th Korea Engineering Award (Young Engineer Award) (2000. 3. 10)
- Fellow (2008. 3 – Present)
- *The 8th Duckmyung
Publication top Notes
Adaptive Control for Suspension System of In-Wheel Motor Vehicle with Magnetorheological Damper