Hang Seok Choi

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Hang Seok Choi is a researcher specializing in biomimetic robotics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with a focus on eco-friendly aquatic monitoring systems. His primary contributions lie in the numerical simulation of robot fish designed to assess water pollution and quality in major rivers. In his 2013 work, "Numerical simulation for biomimetic robot fish," Choi employed CFD to investigate the swimming characteristics of these bio-inspired robots, laying foundational groundwork for their design and performance optimization. He further advanced this field in "Application of FSI (Fluid Structure Interaction) to biomimetic robot fish," where he addressed the critical challenge of modeling flexible caudal fins. By integrating Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) methods, Choi demonstrated that rigid body modeling is inadequate for simulating turbulent flow around such robots, offering a more accurate approach to capture the complex interplay between fluid dynamics and structural deformation. Though his most-cited papers each hold 3 citations, reflecting a niche but emerging area, his work is notable for its practical environmental application—developing sustainable, autonomous tools for real-world water monitoring. Choi’s research bridges engineering and ecology, providing valuable insights for students and researchers in robotics, fluid mechanics, and environmental science.