Marine Hydrodynamics

I examine how modelling choices influence predictions in marine hydrodynamics,
with current work on hull roughness, ship resistance, and added resistance in waves.

Portrait of Sangseok Han

Current

Visiting Researcher RIMSE
Research Institute of Marine Systems Engineering (RIMSE)
Seoul National University July–November 2026

Education

Doctoral Programme (from April 2027)
Applied Mechanics · SPH & hydroelasticity
Kyoto University · Japan
Master of Science (2024–2025)
Advanced Naval Architecture
University of Strathclyde · United Kingdom
Bachelor of Engineering (2021–2024)
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Inha University · South Korea

Research Appointments & Visits

Visiting Researcher (2026)
Ship Hydrodynamics & CFD
Seoul National University · South Korea
Research Visit (2025)
Offshore Hydrodynamics & CFD
The University of Osaka · Japan

Selected Awards & Recognition Awards & Recognition

Cover Article 2025
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
International Conference Travel Bursary 2025
The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights
Reviewer Excellence Certificate 2025
Ocean Engineering
Best Paper Award 2024
13th National Congress on Fluid Engineering
Dean’s International Excellence Award 2024
University of Strathclyde

Academic Service

Peer reviewer (2025–)
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Physics of Fluids

Background

Sonar Petty Officer (2016–2020)
Acoustic Systems & Naval Operations
Republic of Korea Navy · South Korea

Outside Research

Away from research, I draw in graphite, play the piano, and work out.

Drawing Piano Lifting
Graphite sketch of the Eiffel Tower
Graphite sketch