Expertise

Areas of Research

  • Automation and Mechatronic Systems
  • Automotive Systems

Dr. Yoon’s research interests include modeling, simulation, and control of dynamic systems. His current research efforts are focused on Vehicle Powertrain Systems, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, and application of Machine Learning in Engineering.

Some of the exemplary projects that Dr. Yoon’s research group has conducted include:

  • Development of a high-fidelity engine modeling framework in Simulink
  • Vision-based estimation and control of excavator manipulator
  • Energy flow analysis tool development for conventional and hybrid electric vehicles
  • Time-to-failure determination for automotive system components using machine learning

In our lab, we conduct research on modeling, simulation, and control of dynamic systems, and application of machine learning and machine vision. Our current research projects include vehicle powertrain modeling and analysis, modeling and control of hybrid electric vehicles, development of autonomous vehicles, and application of machine learning and computer vision to automotive systems and construction equipment.

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Alabama

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Tennessee Technological University (past)

Communities
Mechanical Engineering
Degrees
PhD, Ohio State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2002
MS, Ohio State University, Mechanical Engineering, 1998
BS, Seoul National University, Korea, Physics Education, 1994