Research
Our research interests include control and optimization for autonomous operations of unmanned assets, particularly UAV, including;
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Energy efficient path planning using system control and optimization methods
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SOC, SOH, and SOP state estimation algorithm development of small Li-Ion battery pack system for miniature UAV
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Configurable model based SW platform development for miniature UAV
ONGOING RESEARCH
Research 1
Development of Hybrid Power Source based Long-Endurance VTOL UAV and Automated Hydrogen Refueling System
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Development of a hybrid power source-based long-term vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) and an image-based automatic hydrogen charging system for unmanned, continuous, and safe optical surveillance mission
Research 2
Developing the Marine Environment Monitoring UAS for the Reduction of Fish Farm Damage
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Marine environment observation UAV is being developed to instantly capture various marine phenomena occurring on the coast by carrying two sets of multi-Spectral imaging cameras
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The remote reflectance of seawater is the most basic optical property to estimate color components in seawater and we could remotely estimate the chlorophyll concentration, and etc.
Research 3
Development and Verification of Diagnostic Technology for Deterioration Factors of Used Battery Pack
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Develop advanced analysis model for secondary battery based on single deterioration cell parameter
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Develop reusable battery performance and life durability prediction technology according to deterioration factors
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Development of universal BMS based on waste battery diagnosis model and verification of Jindal technology
Research 4
UAV based on Small Rocket Propulsion
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Expansion of the mission range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) (long-range, real-time, long-term flight)
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Increase of initial speed/altitude through rocket propulsion during take-off
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Supply more than 50% of the required energy to the rocket during the flight phase
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Supersonic flight with low propulsion load (2~3G)
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Comparatively simple additional system (rocket propulsion device attached to the foldable UAV)
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Suitable to meet the demand for micro-miniature UAV
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Low-cost, real-time, high-resolution data collection compared to artificial satellites