Sheng-Chih Shen | Underwater Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen | Underwater Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen | Underwater Sensor | National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen is a highly accomplished scholar and researcher in the Department of Systems and Naval Mechatronic Engineering at National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, with a distinguished background in mechatronics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and optical sensing technologies. Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Automatic Control Engineering from Feng Chia University, Taiwan, and completed his Ph.D. in Engineering and System Science from National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. His academic journey is marked by extensive research experience and a commitment to innovation in the areas of MOEMS, microactuators, fiber optic lighting, and underwater sensor modules. He has served as a researcher in the MEMS Division at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and as a visiting scholar at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he deepened his expertise in MEMS and advanced sensor systems. His research interests span the design and fabrication of optical sensors, underwater monitoring systems, and intelligent diagnostic technologies, focusing on their applications in marine and industrial environments. Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen possesses advanced research skills in sensor fabrication, microactuator design, signal processing, and mechatronic system integration, which have been instrumental in producing innovative, real-time monitoring systems. His contributions are reflected in numerous IEEE and Scopus-indexed publications, patents, and funded research projects. Recognized for his academic excellence, Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen has received multiple awards for research innovation and outstanding contributions to mechatronic engineering. He is also an active member of professional organizations such as IEEE, engaging in leadership and mentorship activities that foster technological advancement and academic collaboration. In conclusion, Prof. Sheng-Chih Shen exemplifies scientific excellence, leadership, and innovation, making him a driving force in the advancement of modern mechatronics and optical sensing technologies.

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Featured Publications

Shen, S.-C. (2025). Design and fabrication of posture sensing and damage evaluating system for underwater pipelines. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland).

Shen, S.-C. (2025). A real-time diagnostic system using a long short-term memory model with signal reshaping technology for ship propellers. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland).

Shen, S.-C. (2022). Automated system of tubular filtration for rotifer production. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society.

Shen, S.-C. (2022). Design and testing of real-time sensing system used in predicting the leakage of subsea pipeline. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland).

Shen, S.-C. (2022). A self-powered strain sensor applied to real-time monitoring for movable structures. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland).

Shen, S.-C. (2019). Design and fabrication of a displacement sensor using screen printing technology and piezoelectric nanofibers in D33 mode. Sensors and Materials.

Shen, S.-C. (2019). A framework for process inspection of metal additive manufacturing. Sensors and Materials.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Un-Ryong Rim | Ocean Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Un-Ryong Rim | Ocean Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Un-Ryong Rim, Kim Chaek University of Technology, North Korea

Un-Ryong Rim is an Associate Professor and senior researcher in Ocean Engineering at Kim Chaek University of Technology in Pyongyang, DPR Korea. He earned his BSc in Mechatronics Engineering in 2011 and MSc in Ocean Engineering in 2015 from the same institution. Since 2021, he has published over 20 papers in international journals and conferences. A member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) since 2023, his research spans marine renewable energy, wave energy converters, computational fluid dynamics, deep ocean water utilization, and marine environmental modeling.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Un-Ryong Rim, an Associate Professor in Ocean Engineering at Kim Chaek University of Technology, stands out as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant and impactful contributions to marine and environmental engineering. With a solid academic background in Mechatronics and Ocean Engineering, he has developed an interdisciplinary research profile addressing real-world challenges in ocean energy, hydrodynamics, seabed mining, and environmental modeling.

🎓 Education

  • 2006 – 2011:
    📘 BSc in Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering)
    Kim Chaek University of Technology, Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

  • Postgraduate Studies:
    📚 Completed post-graduate course at the same faculty

  • 2015:
    📘 MSc in Engineering (Ocean Engineering)
    Kim Chaek University of Technology

💼 Work Experience

  • Current Position:
    🧪 Senior Researcher & Lecturer
    Institute of Ocean Engineering,
    Kim Chaek University of Technology, Pyongyang, DPRK

  • Academic Role:
    👨‍🏫 Associate Professor in Ocean Engineering
    Kim Chaek University of Technology

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

  • 📄 Published 20+ international journal and conference papers since 2021

  • 🌊 Developed research in:

    • Marine renewable energy (wave and tide)

    • Wave Energy Converters (WECs)

    • Wave-structure interaction

    • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

    • Deep ocean water (DOW) utilization

    • Air-water-solid three-phase flow for seabed mining

    • Marine environmental modeling

    • Water resource/supply management

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • 🎖️ Member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) since 2023

Publication Top Notes:

An Exact Neumann‐to‐Dirichlet (NtD) Boundary Condition for Three‐Dimensional Wave Motion Over Piecewise Smooth Topographies Near a Vertical Breakwater

Hydrodynamic interaction of a floating structure with free water surface wave near a vertical wall based on a Dirichlet-to-Neumann (DtN) boundary condition

Kinematic Analysis and Optimization of Jerk Considering Elasticity of Weightlifting Bar and Damping Effect of Body in Clean and Jerk

Mechanical behavior analysis of a marine riser considering mass and velocity changes of three-phase internal mixture in air-lift pump for seabed mining

An exact NtD artificial boundary condition for three-dimensional water wave interaction with bottom-fixed bodies