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Byeongkwan Min

Yonsei University · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Byeongkwan Min's research lab specializes in advanced manufacturing processes and intelligent machining systems, focusing on precision machining of hard and brittle materials using electrochemical and electro-discharge-based methods. The lab develops innovative micro-machining techniques, such as electrochemical discharge machining with microtextured tools, to achieve high-aspect-ratio features. It also emphasizes the integration of real-time machine tool simulation with virtual manufacturing environments to enhance process accuracy and system performance. Additionally, the lab pioneers intelligent tool design by combining structural optimization with active control systems, particularly through piezoelectric actuation for vibration suppression and error compensation in precision boring.

electrochemical machiningmicro-machiningvirtual manufacturingintelligent tool systemsreal-time simulation

Research Overview

Papers
185
Total Citations
3,616
Papers (5y)
26
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
26total
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
166total
20222023202420252026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|83 citations·2007
A study on the fabrication of curved surfaces using magnetorheological fluid finishing
Jongwon Seok, Jin Hyoung Kim, Kyung‐In Jang, Byung-Kwon Min, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q1International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
2
Article|69 citations·2009
Deburring microfeatures using micro-EDM
Young Hun Jeong, Byung HanYoo, Han Ul Lee, Byung-Kwon Min, Dong‐Woo Cho, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q1Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
3
Article|66 citations·2011
Ploughing detection in micromilling processes using the cutting force signal
Huitaek Yun, Segon Heo, Min Kyu Lee, Byung-Kwon Min, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q1International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
Mechanical EngineeringEngineering
4
Article|49 citations·2017
Simulation-based machining condition optimization for machine tool energy consumption reduction
Wonkyun Lee, Seong Hyeon Kim, Jaesang Park, Byung-Kwon Min
SJR Q1Journal of Cleaner Production
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy
5
Article|48 citations·2022
Posture optimization in robotic drilling using a deformation energy model
Jae Ho Lee, Seong Hyeon Kim, Byung-Kwon Min
SJR Q1Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Control and Systems EngineeringEngineering
6
Article|44 citations·2011
Deburring microparts using a magnetorheological fluid
Kyung‐In Jang, Doo-Yeon Kim, Sangjin Maeng, Wonkyun Lee, Jungjin Han, Jongwon Seok, Tae‐Jin Je, Shinill Kang, Byung-Kwon Min
SJR Q1International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
7
Article|43 citations·2011
Micro-electrochemical discharge cutting of glass using a surface-textured tool
Min-Seop Han, Byung-Kwon Min, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q1CIRP journal of manufacturing science and technology
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
8
Article|43 citations·2014
Simulation-based energy usage profiling of machine tool at the component level
Wonkyun Lee, Chan-Young Lee, Byung-Kwon Min
SJR Q1International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green TechnologyOA
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy
9
Article|42 citations·2010
An electrochemomechanical polishing process using magnetorheological fluid
Kyung‐In Jang, Jongwon Seok, Byung-Kwon Min, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q1International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsPhysics and Astronomy
10
Article|36 citations·2009
Virtual EDM simulator: Three-dimensional geometric simulation of micro-EDM milling processes
Segon Heo, Young Hun Jeong, Byung-Kwon Min, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q1International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
11
Article|36 citations·2017
Fabrication of high-aspect-ratio microgrooves using an electrochemical discharge micromilling process
Min-Seop Han, Ki Woon Chae, Byung-Kwon Min
SJR Q2Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering

In this study, we created high-aspect-ratio microgrooves in hard, brittle materials using an electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) process by introducing microtextured machining tool. To enhance the electrical discharge activity, the morphology of the tool side surface was treated via micro-electrical discharge machining to produce fine microprotrusive patterns. The resulting microtextured surface morphology enhanced the electric field and played a key role in improving the step milling dep

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
12
Article|34 citations·2020
Identification of mass and sliding friction parameters of machine tool feed drive using recursive least squares method
Chan-Young Lee, Soon-Hong Hwang, Eunseok Nam, Byung-Kwon Min
SJR Q1The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Control and Systems EngineeringEngineering
13
Article|31 citations·2009
Prediction of nanopattern topography using two-dimensional focused ion beam milling with beam irradiation intervals
Jin Han, Hiwon Lee, Byung-Kwon Min, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q2Microelectronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
14
Article|30 citations·2004
Development of a padless ultraprecision polishing method using electrorheological fluid
W.B. Kim, Byung-Kwon Min, S.J. Lee
SJR Q1Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
15
Article|29 citations·2010
Motor current prediction of a machine tool feed drive using a component-based simulation model
Young Hun Jeong, Byung-Kwon Min, Dong‐Woo Cho, Sang Jo Lee
SJR Q2International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
Control and Systems EngineeringEngineering

Research Areas

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringControl and Systems EngineeringCivil and Structural EngineeringIndustrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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