Prof. Dr. Seongwoo Woo | Materials | Professor at Ethiopian Technical University | Ethiopia
Materials science and engineering form a foundational pillar of the academic, industrial, and research career of Prof. Dr. Seongwoo Woo, an internationally experienced mechanical engineer, educator, and reliability design expert with decades of contributions spanning academia, global industry, and applied research. Prof. Dr. Seongwoo Woo earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where his doctoral research focused on energy systems, HVAC, and computational and experimental thermo-fluid sciences, supported by a strong committee of experts in mechanical and agricultural engineering. He previously completed his M.S. and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Pusan National University and later expanded his interdisciplinary expertise with additional bachelor’s studies in Korean Language and Literature and English Language and Literature from Korea National Open University, reflecting a rare integration of technical depth and humanities-based communication skills. Professionally, Prof. Dr. Seongwoo Woo currently serves as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical and Vocational Training Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following a similar academic appointment at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, where he has been deeply engaged in teaching advanced mechanics of solids, refrigeration and air conditioning, machine tool design, and strength of materials. His earlier industrial leadership includes senior engineering and managerial roles at Samsung Electronics, STX Offshore & Shipping, and the Reliability Association of Korea, where he led the design, optimization, and reliability assessment of complex mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and turbomachinery systems for consumer appliances, offshore platforms, and transportation environments.
Featured Publications
Woo, S. (2023). Design of mechanical systems: Accelerated lifecycle testing and reliability.
Woo, S. (2021). Design of mechanical systems based on statistics.
Woo, S. (2019). Reliability design of mechanical systems: A guide for mechanical and civil engineers.
Woo, S., O’Neal, D. L., & Pecht, M. (2019). Reliability design and case study of the domestic compressor subjected to repetitive internal stresses. Reliability Engineering & System Safety.
Woo, S., O’Neal, D. L., & Pecht, M. (2011). Reliability design and case study of refrigerator parts subjected to repetitive loads under consumer usage conditions. Engineering Failure Analysis.
Woo, S., O’Neal, D. L., & Pecht, M. (2010). Reliability design of a reciprocating compressor suction reed valve subjected to repetitive pressure loads. Engineering Failure Analysis.