Changho Nam is an associate professor in the Polytechnic School, one of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Nam has experience working in the research and development area with the aerospace industry as well as academia. Prior to joining ASU, he was a senior research engineer, Research and Development of Aircraft Agency for Defense and Development, South Korea (1990-1993) and an assistant, then associate professor, with the Department of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering for Hankuk Aviation University, South Korea (1993-1999). He also served as a senior engineering specialist for ZONA Technology, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (1999-2000).
Currently, Nam's research focuses on development of nonlinear reduced order aerodynamic/aeroelastic models using a new RMI/ERA. He is a senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a member of the International Society of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
Education
Ph.D. Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN 1990
M.S. Seoul National University, South Korea 1985
B.S. Seoul National University, South Korea 1983
Research Interests
Expertise
Aeroelasticity and Control, Flutter Suppression, Reduced Order Unsteady Aerodynamic/Aeroelastic Modeling, Smart Structures
Research Interests
Changho Nam has experience working in the research and development area with the aerospace industry as well as academia. His expertise lies in the area of Aeroelasticity, Active Flutter Suppression, Structures/Controls Interaction and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Smart Composite Structures and Materials. Currently, his research focuses on development of nonlinear reduced order aerodynamic/aeroelastic models using a new RMI/ERA.
Research Activity
Nam,Changho*, Redkar,Sangram S. ATIC-Development of a Low Cost Integrated Autopilot System for Small UAV/MAV. KUTTA CONSULTING(10/1/2008 - 9/30/2009).
Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Nam,Changho, Rajadas,John N. COUPLED NONLINEAR AERO-THERMO-ELASTIC ANALYSIS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS. NASA-LANGLEY RESEARCH CTR(1/16/2002 - 7/15/2005).
Nam,Changho*. ZONA TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS SUPPORT. ZONA TECHNOLOGY INC(9/25/2000 - 12/31/2000).