ANSYS, SolidWorks, Fatigue, Fracture mechanics

Name: Josh Kyuin Shin e-mail: ***********@*****.***

Mobile: +1-703-***-****

Josh Kyuin Shin

Phone: 703-***-**** 3305 Cofer Rd., APT - G

***********@*****.*** / *****@***.*** Richmond, VA 23224 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyuin-shin-ph-d-07266680/ Education

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA

Ph.D Student, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering 08/2022 – 03/2026 Chungbuk National University Cheongju, Chungbuk, Korea Ph.D, Safety Engineering 03/1997 – 02/2003

Dissertation: [Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Tubes Damaged by Corrosion and Wear] Chungbuk National University Cheongju, Chungbuk, Korea MS, Safety Engineering 03/1995 – 02/1997

Thesis: [Comparison of Elevated Temperature Fracture Toughness Behavior between New and Aged 1Cr-0.5Mo Steel Weldments]

Chungbuk National University Cheongju, Chungbuk, Korea BS, Industrial Safety Engineering 03/1987 – 08/1994 Summary of Experience

2/3-Dimensional FE (finite element) analysis using ANSYS APDL, ANSYS WB, ABAQUS, and so on:

Elastic, Plastic, Creep, Thermo-mechanical analysis, Electro-mechanical analysis, etc.

Fracture Mechanics (fracture toughness (K, J)), Fatigue life assessment, etc.

2/3-Dimensional Modeling using SOLIDWORKS, PATRAN.

Mechanical Test/Experiment at room & high (550 oC) temperature according to ASTM:

Mechanical properties test, Charpy impact test, Creep rupture test, etc.

Fracture toughness (K & J) test, Fatigue, SP (small punch) test

Materials characterization and Fracture morphology observation using SEM and Metallography.

Structural integrity assessment and design according to ASME Codes.

Material degradation evaluation.

Energy efficiency and energy harvest using thermoelectric device. Honors and Awards

Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Graduate Assistantship, 2022-2024.

Paul & Helen Lenchuck Engineering Student Scholarship, 2022. Certification

Certification for SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA), C-74N23J6ZMV, 05/30/2025, USA. Career Highlights

VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) Richmond, VA Position: Teaching and Research Assistant/ PhD student 08/2022 – Present

Perform R&D activity of the energy efficiency and energy harvest using thermoelectric device.

Assist professors in keeping track of student’s attendance and assignments. NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association) Sterling, VA Position: Lab Technician 12/2021 – 07/2022

Measure and test CMU (concrete masonry units), etc. according to ASTM-C standards. SWISS Port Herndon, VA

Position: DG (dangerous goods) Specialist and Customer Agent 09/2020 – 12/2021

Checking the special measures and the handling of dangerous goods. Name: Josh Kyuin Shin e-mail: ***********@*****.*** Mobile: +1-703-***-****

VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) Richmond, VA Position: Teaching and Research Assistant 08/2018 – 12/2019

Assisted professors in keeping track of student’s attendance and assignments.

Perform FE (finite element) analysis of the nanoindentation (ZrB2 ceramic, etc.). DaVita Inc., Silver Spring, MD

Position: Specialized Bio-Med. Technician 11/2017 – 08/2018

Repair/maintenance of dialysis equipment and dialysis water treatment systems. Korea Health & Safety Association Seoul, Korea

Position: Advisory Commissioner 02/2016 – 12/2016

Material strength evaluation of wall thinning elbow for structure integrity based on strength reduction factor in plastic instability analysis.

Safety investigation to identify and eliminate incidents/ hazards in laboratory/ industry Jenteak (KAERI, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute) Dejeon, Korea Position: Team Leader (Post-Doc Fellow) 04/2012 – 09/2015

Structure design and integrity assessment considering the load combination based on ASME Sec. III.

Fracture toughness (JIC, J-R) analysis, creep relaxation analysis, and compared with the experimental data in Gr91, Mod. Gr91, and SUS 316L materials.

Material strength evaluation of HAZ (heat affected zone) in TIG and EB welded materials.

The Modal and Spectra Response Analysis for the Seismic Events Korea University Seoul, Korea

Position: Research Professor 10/2008 – 03/2011

FE analysis of Hyper & Reactor section pipe considering a flange and a cone-ring based on ASME Sec. VIII

Mechanical burst pressure analysis of L- and U-type through-wall cracks in a tube.

Evaluation of the allowable local thickness of straight pipes based on ASME/ANSI B31.3, and ASME code case N597 in nuclear power plant.

Limit load analysis for the forged T-pipe.

Chung-Ang University Seoul, Korea

Position: Post-Doc. Fellow 03/2008 – 09/2008

Evaluation of thermal stress, and 2nd creep considered the operating history in boiler header. Tohoku University Sendai, Japan

Position: Post Doc. Fellow 03/2007 – 02/2008

Development and evaluation of DCPD (direct current potential drop) method in NDT. Chung-Ang University Seoul, Korea

Position: Post-Doc. Fellow 11/2004 – 03/2007

Fracture mechanical analysis from a hydrogen attacked carbon steel pipe (ASTM A53B steel)

Evaluation of thermal stress, and 2nd creep analysis considered the operating history in boiler header

FFS (fitness-for-service) evaluation for Pressure Vessel & Pipe System according to API 579

Limit load, and creep analysis in Y- and T- type pipe’s weld region.

Plastic collapse analysis of wall thinning elbows based on ASME Code Case N-597, and ANSI B31.1 code KINS (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety) Daejeon, Korea Position: Post-Doc. fellow 03/2003 – 10/2004

Steam generator tube rupture accident analysis.

Chungbuk National University Cheongju, Chungbuk, Korea Position: Ph. D. Student 03/1997 – 02/2003

FE simulation of SCCG (stress corrosion crack growth) in steam generator tube.

Construction of 2nd Pipe Safety Management System based on P&IDs and ISO drawing, and EPRI CHECWORKS Codes in KEPRI (Korea Electric Power Research Institute).

Plastic instability analysis in flat or circumferential type of defects in steam generator tube. KRISS (Korea Research Institute of Standard and Science) Daejeon, Korea Position: Master Course Research student 09/1994 – 12/1996

Mechanical properties test, Fracture toughness (KIC, JIC, and J-R curve) test, Creep rupture test, Creep- fatigue crack growth, Fatigue, Charpy impact test, and so on.

Material degradation evaluation using replica method with Optical metallography and SEM.

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