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.
Professional Profile:
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
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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
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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
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📄 Published 20+ international journal and conference papers since 2021
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🌊 Developed research in:
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Marine renewable energy (wave and tide)
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Wave Energy Converters (WECs)
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Wave-structure interaction
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Deep ocean water (DOW) utilization
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Air-water-solid three-phase flow for seabed mining
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Marine environmental modeling
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Water resource/supply management
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🏅 Awards & Honors
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🎖️ Member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) since 2023