HYU_COEL Group

On 22 January 2026, Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory (COEL) successfully hosted a dedicated workshop for CoCoA, undergraduate coastal study club under COEL, held a workshop in Samcheok SOL Beach. This workshop as held as a creative platform for the students to shape the next generation of coastal engineering professionals. This is a time where the students showcase their own research project based on what they learned in CoCoA, mainly focused on OpenDrift for advanced ocean trajectory modeling and particle tracking., Fusion360 for precision 3D modeling and engineering design, and AI-based YOLO for implementing advanced object detection algorithms within coastal environments. This event was supervised by Prof. Sungwon Shin, and also attended by Kangwon National University Prof. Taemin Ha, and Geosystem Research Dr. Yoo Hojun which help giving helpful feedbacks and insights.

The core of the workshop featured six talented undergraduate students showcasing their research project. After that, the graduate…

Professor Sungwon Shin and Postdoctoral Researcher Hai Van Dang from the Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory (COEL) participated in the 10th Conference on Physical Modelling in Coastal Engineering and Science (CoastLab 2026) held in Chennai, India from February 23 to 27, 2026.

CoastLab is an international conference focusing on advances in physical modelling in coastal engineering and science. The event brings together researchers and practitioners from around the world to share the latest developments in experimental techniques, laboratory studies, and applications related to coastal processes and infrastructure.

During the conference, members of our team presented their recent research on:

🌊 Simulation on Wave Attenuation through Rhizopora Mangrove Forest: Prototype-scale Physica; and CFD Numerical Modeling

The conference provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with international researchers and to discuss recent advancements in coastal and ocean engineering research.

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.