Education
2026
Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
Dissertation title: Semi-Empirical Modeling of PEMFC Systems for Maritime Applications
2019
M.S. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
Thesis title: Experimental Study on Pressure Distribution and Flow Coefficient of the Globe Control Valve
2016
B.S. in Petroleum Engineering
PetroVietnam University, Ba Ria, Vietnam
Professional Experience
Piping Designer (Internship)
PTSC M&C (PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation – Mechanical & Construction
June 2017 – Aug 2017
Research Interests
Multi-phase flow in pipe, Water hammer
Global valve/Butterfly valve design
Hydrogen fuel cell for maritime applications
Energy system modeling
Awards and Honors
Best Student Paper Award – 2026 KAOSTS Joint Conference (2026)
Award of Outstanding Research Laboratory, Pusan National University (2023)
Scholarship of Excellent Student, Bureau Veritas (2021)
Publications
1. Lee, G. N., Kim, J. H., Nguyen, Q. K., Kim, K.S., Jung, K. H. 2026. Experimental Study of Flow-induced Pressure Fluctuations in Horizontal Straight Pipes with Single-and Two-phase Flow. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology, 4, 504-514
2. Nguyen, Q. K., Jung, K. H., Park, H., Kim, J. H., Lee, G. N., & Kim, J. M. 2026. Semi-empirical simulation model of 1 kW PEMFC system in steady state. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 198, 152467
3. Nguyen, Q.K., Park, H., Jung, K.H., Kwon, J.H., Lee, G.N. 2024. Experimental study of the steady-state and dynamic characteristics of 1 kW water-cooled PEMFC. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 16, 100620.
4. Nguyen, Q. K., Jung, K. H., Lee, G. N., Park, S. B., Kim, J. M., Suh, S. B., Lee, J. Y. 2023. Experimental Study on Pressure Characteristics and Flow Coefficient of Butterfly Valve. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 15, 100495
5. Nguyen, Q. K., Jung, K. H., Lee, G. N., Park, H. J., To, P., Suh, S. B., & Lee, J.Y. 2021. Bubble formation in globe valve and flow characteristics of partially filled pipe water flow. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.
6. Park, J.S.; Nguyen, Q.K.; Lee, G.N.; Jung, K.H.; Park, H.; Suh, S.B. 2020. Evaluation of Water Hammer for Seawater Treatment System in Offshore Floating Production Unit. Processes, 8, 1041.
7. Nguyen, Q.K.; Jung, K.H.; Lee, G.N.; Suh, S.B.; To, P. 2020. Experimental Study on Pressure Distribution and Flow Coefficient of Globe Valve. Processes, 8, 875.
Patents
Jung, K. H., Lee, G. N., Nguyen, Q. K. A Butterfly Valve Attachment For Preventing Disc Damage (디스크 손상 방지용 버터플라이 밸브 부가장치). 2024. South Korea. KR102678791B1