Open position in SMS Lab @ HKNU

The positions of PhD or MS candidates (or Post-doctoral researchers) are currently available in
SMS Lab. @ HKNU (Smart Materials and Structures Laboratory at Hankyong National
University; http://sms.hknu.ac.kr) in Republic of Korea. Hankyong National University
(www.hankyong.ac.kr) is located at Anseong 50 km away from Seoul, Korea.

Our lab. aims to (1) understand mechanical characteristics of smart materials and composite
structures; and (2) develop novel structural health monitoring (SHM) techniques for composite
structures used in various engineering fields through analytical and experimental approaches.
The research interests in details includes:

 evaluation of impact-induced damages in composite structures,

 application of smart materials (SMA, SMP, STF etc.),
 structural optimization for composite structures,
 design of ground facilities of space launch vehicles,
 structural health monitoring (SHM) using optical fiber sensors,
 development of metal-coated optical fiber sensors,
 spectrum analysis for FBG sensors,
 and the other engineering subjects related to composite materials.

The PhD candidates, MS candidates, and Post-doctoral researchers will be funded from
1,500,000 Won/month, 1,200,000 Won/month, and 2,000,000 Won/month including tax,
respectively. The funds can be adjustable depending on professional careers of especially Post-
doctoral researchers. The medical insurance is covered for him and his family. The life expenses
including tuition fee, accommodation, and meals may not exceed to 900,000 Won/month.

Our lab. welcome highly motivated and self-initiative candidates with technical leadership skills
in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Control
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine and Ocean Engineering, and the other majors related to
smart materials and composite structures. Moreover, the candidates who have computer
programming and development skills related to MATLAB, FORTRAN, PYTHON, and
commercial FE simulators are welcomed. In addition, to be considered for these positions, the
successful candidates will possess a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD degree in
Integrated Systems Engineering. It is desired that you have published several papers in the
scientific journals and speak English fluently.

Interested applicants need to submit a CV (including GPA for all courses, teaching experience,
publication lists, and project lists so far) and three professional references (only name, address
and not for their letters).
 Admission procedure to PhD/MS course of HKNU
The PhD/MS candidates have to prepare the following documents for the admission of the
Spring/Fall semester (March – August, or September – December) to Hankyong National
University (HKNU) in Korea.

Important dates:
- Due date of application to Prof. Sang-Woo Kim for pre-selection: Dec 31, or Jun 30 in each
year.
- Due date of application to graduate school: Dec 20-27 or Jun 20-27
- Document screening process: Jan 5-7, or Jul 5-7.
- Official acceptance notification: Jan 15, or Jul 15.
- Enrollment to graduate school: Jan 20-25, or Jul 20-25.
- Submission of original certificates: by Feb 15, or by Aug 15.

Documents submitted to Prof. Sang-Woo Kim (swkim@hknu.ac.kr) by email :

- Full CV (curriculum vitae)
- Certificates of graduation in undergraduate, and/or MS, and/or PhD courses (in English)
- Academic transcripts in undergraduate, and/or MS, and/or PhD courses (in English)

Lists of documents for PhD/MS course application through email by Dec 31 or Jun 30:
1. Application form (provided by HKNU)
2. Recommendation letter by an advisor (from your University)
3. Certificate of graduation in undergraduate and/or MS courses (in English)
4. Academic transcripts (or record) in undergraduate and/or MS courses (in English)
5. Copy of your passport (or certificate of your birth in English)
6. Brief statement of your interests in PhD/MS course (in English)
7. Self-introduction in English (your CV)

Note:
- An official seal has to be marked on all the certificates.
- Every certificate not written in English should be notarized in Korean (or in English) by an
authentication office of the applicant country and applicants should send us the original one,
and its apostille.
- Sample files or documents provided by HKNU will be sent by email, if you are selected as
a candidate.
- You have to apply the visa to Korean Embassy in your country, after your enrollment in Jan
25, or Jul 25 in each year.
- In the stage of application to HKNU admission, you can submit all certificates in copy.
However, you have to send the originals by airmail to get the visa to Korea.

Prof. Sang-Woo Kim

SMS Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hankyong National University
327 Jungang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17579, Korea
Tel: +82-31-670-5113, Fax: +82-31-670-5118
E-mail: swkim@hknu.ac.kr, Web: http://sms.hknu.ac.kr