HYU_COEL Group

On 22 December 2025, COEL held a Christmas Party to celebrate the end of year and strengthen the bonding between laboratory members. The event brought together COEL professor, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students together for an evening of celebration. The event began with dinner together as a year-end celebration. After the dinner, interactive games and quiz session is held, creating lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Following the games, singing contest is held. COEL members showcased their talents in singing, creating cheerful and entertaining session. The event concluded with a gift exchange session, symbolizing appreciation, gratitude, and goodwill among laboratory members.

In November 2025, the Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory (COEL) of Hanyang University ERICA, together with the Geosystem Research Team, conducted an academic visit to the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, as part of an international knowledge-exchange program with the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

This visit comprised an academic workshop, campus and laboratory tour, and coastal field trip. This visitation aimed to strengthen collaboration and sharing recent advances and knowledge in coastal and ocean engineering research. The program was hosted and led by Associate Professor Mitchell Harley (UNSW), a leading expert in coastal processes and shoreline dynamics.

Academic Workshop and Research Presentations

Prof. Shin introduced the Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory (COEL) of Hanyang University ERICA through his presentation. He discussed the laboratory's ongoing projects focused on coastal engineering. COEL's recent studies include nature-based solutions for coastal protection, addressing coastal erosion, flooding, and hazards.

During the international workshop in Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) on 10-12 November 2025, the participants went on a field trip to see mangrove forests in Xuan Thuy National Park.

The workshop participants also visit a coastal area in Doson area to see the real life implementation of hybrid green and gray structure.

On 12 November 2025, Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) welcomes Hanyang University ERICA, Kangwon National University, Geosystem Research, Kumamoto University in an international academic workshop Hải Phòng, Vietnam.

During the meeting, Prof. Sungwon Shin presented and introduced Hanyang University ERICA and Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory (COEL) to the panels. Hanyang University's ERICA Campus (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan) is a specialized branch of Hanyang University located in Ansan, South Korea, with QS World University Rankings 2026: #159 globally and 6th in South Korea. It is renowned for its strong focus on industry-academia cooperation and its unique "cluster" model, where education, research, and businesses collaborate closely. 

Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) is a national key university located in Hải Phòng, Vietnam, specializing in maritime and seaward economic fields. Founded in 1956, it is Vietnam's first university to offer education in maritime, shipbuilding, and sea-based economics.

From this meeting and visit, it…