(48) Mehdi, S. M., Kim, T. H.*,2017,"Effects of Variable Ramp Extent on the Performance of Gas Foil Thrust Bearings," ITSIFToMM/K-TIS 2017, Jeju, Korea.
(47) Jeong, S. Y., Jang, K. E., Kim, T. H.*,2017,"Hydrostatic Jacking Model for Tilting Pad Journal Bearings," ITS-IFToMM/K-TIS 2017, Jeju, Korea.
(46) Mehdi, S. M., Jang, K. E., Kim, T. H.*,2017,"Thermal Effects on the Performance of a Tilting Pad Journal Bearing," ITSIFToMM/K-TIS 2017, Jeju, Korea.
(45) Kim, T. H.*, Kim, Y. M., Lee, J., Park, M. S., Ha, K. K., Lee, C., Kim, C.,2016, "Duffing’s Vibration of a Rotor Supported on Gas Foil Bearings with Base Excitation: Measurements and Model Predictions,"ASME Turbo-Expo 2016, GT2016-56281,?Seoul, Korea.
(44) Kim, T. H.*, Park, M. S., Kim, Y. M., Lee, J., Ha, K. K., Lee, C., Kim, C.,2016,"Identification of Dynamic Characteristics of Gas Foil Thrust Bearings Using Base Excitation," ASME Turbo-Expo 2016, GT2016-56282,Seoul, Korea.
(43) Lee, J., Kim, Y. M., Park, M. S., Kim, T. H.*, Ha, K. K., Lee, C., Kim, C.,2016,"Rotordynamic Performance Measurements and Predictions of a Rotor Supported on Multilayer Gas Foil Journal Bearings for Microturbomachinery Peer- reviewed," ASME TurboExpo 2016, GT2016-56283,?Seoul, Korea.
(42) Kim, T. H.*, Jang, K. E., Choi, T. G.,2016, "Rotordynamic Performance Predictions of Flexure Pivot Tilting Pad Bearings and Comparison to Published Test Data," ASME Turbo-Expo 2016, GT2016-56284,?Seoul, Korea.
(41) Lee, J., Kim, Y. M., Kim, T. H.*,2015, "Dynamic Structural Characterization of Multilayer Gas Foil Journal Bearings," ASME Turbo-Expo 2015, ASME Paper No. GT2015-44167 , Montreal, Canada.
(40) Kim, T. H.*, Lee, T. W.,2015, "Design Optimization of Gas Foil Thrust Bearings for Maximum Load Capacity,"ASME TurboExpo 2015, ASME Paper No. GT2015-43999, Montreal, Canada.
(39) Kim, T. H.*, Lee, J., Kim, Y. M.,2015, "Static Structural Characterization of Multilayer Gas Foil Journal Bearings," ASME Turbo-Expo 2015, ASME Paper No. GT2015-43959, Montreal, Canada.
(38) Koo, B., Kim, C.-H., Lee, J. S., Kim, T. H., Sim, K, 2014, "Analysis and experimental test of a 200 kW oil-free micro gas turbine simulator," 9th IFToMM International Conference on Rotor Dynamics, Milano, Italy, Sep. 22-25, 2014.
(37) Choe, B. S., Kim, T. H., Kim, C. H., Lee, Y. B., 2014, "Rotordynamic Behavior of 225 kW (330 HP) Class PMS Motor-Generator System Supported by Gas Foil Bearings," ASME Turbo-Expo 2014, ASME Paper No. GT2014-27286, Dusseldorf, Germany.
(36) Sim, K., Koo, B., Lee J. S., Kim, T. H.*, 2014, "Effects of Mechanical Preloads on the Rotordynamic Performance of a Rotor Supported on Three-Pad Gas Foil Journal Bearings," ASME Turbo-Expo 2014, ASME Paper No. GT2014-25849, Dusseldorf, Germany.
(35) Kim, T.H.*, Sim, K, Koo, B.,2014,"Application of Gas Foil Bearings into a 7.5kW Hot Power Turbine," 2014 JAST spring conference, Tokyo, Japan
(34) Sim, K, Koo, B., Lee, Y.-B., Kim, T.H.,2013, "Effect of Cooling Air Flow Rate on Rotordynamic Performance of an Oil-Free Power Turbine Rotor Supported on Gas Foil Bearings for 7.5 kW Micro Gas Turbines," 2013 STLE Annual Meeting,Detroit, MI, May 5-9, 2013.
(33) Sim, K., Kwon S. B., Kim, T. H., Lee, Y. B., 2012, "Feasibility Study of an Oil-Free Turbocharger Supported on Gas Foil Bearings via On-Road Tests of a 2-Liter Class Diesel Vehicle," ASME Turbo-Expo 2012, ASME Paper No. GT2012-69586, Copenhagen, Denmark.
(32) Jung. S., Kim, T. H., Kim, C. H., Lee, Y. B., 2011, "Vibration Control of a High Speed Rotor Supported by the Combined Smart Bearing," ASME/STLE Joint Tribology Conference, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
(31) Sim, K., Song, J. W., Lee, Y. B., Kim, T. H., 2011, “Thermal Performance of a Bump Type Gas Foil Bearing Floating on a Hollow Shaft for Increasing Rotating Speed and Static Load,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2011, ASME Paper No. GT2011-46499, Vancouver, Canada.
(30) Kim, T. H., Kim, T. Y., Lee, Y. B., Jung, K. H., 2011, “Rotordynamic Performance of an Oil-Free Turboblower Focusing on Load Capacity of Gas Foil Thrust Bearings,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2011, ASME Paper No. GT2011-46471, Vancouver, Canada.
(29) Lee, Y. B., Kim, T. H., Kim, C. H., Kim, T. H.*, 2011, “Effects of Metal Density on Static Load Performance of Metal Mesh Gas Foil Bearings,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2011, ASME Paper No. GT2011-46589, Vancouver, Canada.
(28) Lee, Y.B., Cho, S.B., Kim, T.Y., Kim, C.H., and Kim, T. H., 2010, “Rotordynamic Performance Measurement of an Oil-Free Turbocompressor Supported on Gas Foil Bearings,” 8th IFToMM International Conference on Rotordynamics, Paper No. P-1212, Seoul Korea.
(27) Kim, T. H., Lee, J., Kim, C. H., and Lee, Y B., 2010, “Rotordynamic Performance of an Oil-Free Turbocharger Supported on Gas Foil Bearings: Effects of an Assembly Radial Clearance,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2010, ASME Paper No. GT2010-23243, Glasgow, UK.
(26) San Andres, L., Ryu, K., and Kim, T. H., 2010, “Thermal Management and Rotordynamic Performance of a Hot Rotor-Gas Foil Bearings System. Part 1: Measurements,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2010, ASME Paper No. GT2010-22981, Glasgow, UK.
(25) San Andres, Kim, T. H., and Ryu, K., 2010, “Thermal Management and Rotordynamic Performance of a Hot Rotor-Gas Foil Bearings System. Part 2: Predictions Versus Test Data,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2010, ASME Paper No. GT2010-22983, Glasgow, UK.
(24) Kim, T. H., San Andres, L., Nourse, J., Wade, J. L. and Lubell, D. R., 2009, “Modeling of a Gas Foil Bearing for Microturbine Applications: Predictions versus Experimental Stiffness and Damping Force Coefficients,” World Tribology Congress 2009, WTC IV,Kyoto, Japan.
(23) San Andres, L. Kim, T. H. et al., 2009, “Gas Bearing Technology for Oil-Free Microturbomachinery-Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Program at Texas A&M University,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2009, ASME Paper No. GT2008-59920, Orlando, FL. USA.
(22) San Andres, L., and Kim, T. H., 2009, “Thermohydrodynamic Analysis of Bump Type Gas Foil Bearings: A Model Anchored to Test Data,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2009, ASME Paper No. GT2008-59919, Orlando, FL. USA
(21) San Andres, L., Chirathandam, T. A., and Kim, T. H., 2009, “Measurement of Structural Stiffness and Damping in a Metal Mesh Foil Bearing,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2009, ASME Paper No. GT2008-59315, Orlando, FL. USA
(20) San Andres, L., and Kim, T. H. , 2009, “Thermohydrodynamic Model Predictions and Performance Measurements of Bump-type Foil Bearing for Oil-Free Turboshaft Engines in Rotorcraft Propulsion Systems,” AHS (American Helicopter Society) International 65th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Grapevine, TX. USA
(19) San Andres, L., Kim, T. H., Chirathadam, T. A., and Ryu, K., 2009, “Measurement of Drag Torque, Liff-Off Speed, and Top Foil Temperature of Metal Mesh Foil Bearing (MMFB),” AHS (American Helicopter Society) International 65th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Grapevine, TX. USA
(18) Kim, T. H., and San Andres, L., 2008, “Gas Foil Bearings for Oil-Free Microturbomachinery: Effect of Mechanical Preloads on the Rotordynamic Performance,” 2008 US-Korea Conference on Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (UKC2008), San Diego, CA.
(17) Kim, T. H., and San Andres, L., 2008, “Effect of Mechanical Preloads on the Dynamic Performance of Gas Foil Bearings,” STLE/ASME Joint Tribology Conference, Paper No. IJTC2008-71195, Miami, FL, USA
(16) Kim, T. H., and San Andres, L., 2008, “Effect of Side End Pressurization on the Dynamic Performance of Gas Foil Bearings ? A Model Anchored to Test Data,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2008, ASME Paper No. GT2008-50571, Berlin, Germany (2008 Best Rotordynamics Paper Award ? ASME (IGTI)
(15) Kim, T. H., Breedlove, A. W., and San Andres, L., 2008, “Characterization of Foil Bearing Structure for Increasing Shaft Temperatures: Part I?Static Load Performance,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2008, ASME Paper No. GT2008-50567, Berlin, Germany.
(14) Kim, T. H., Breedlove, A. W., and San Andres, L., 2008, “Characterization of Foil Bearing Structure for Increasing Shaft Temperatures: Part II?Dynamic Force Performance,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2008, ASME Paper No. GT2008-50570, Berlin, Germany.
(13) San Andres, L., and Kim, T. H., 2007, “Effect of Side Feed Pressurization on the Dynamic Performance of Gas Foil Bearings,” STLE/ASME Joint Tribology Conference, Paper No. IJTC2007-44047, San Diego, CA, USA.
(12) Pan, C., Kim, T. H., and Rencis, J. J., 2007, “Rolling Stream Trails-An Alternative Cavitation Analysis,” STLE/ASME Joint Tribology Conference, Paper No. IJTC2007-44405, San Diego, CA, USA.
(11) San Andres, L., and Kim, T. H., 2007, “Issues on Instability and Forced Nonlinearity in Gas Foil Bearing Supported Rotors,” 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, AIAA Paper No. AIAA-2007-5094, Cincinnati, OH.
(10) San Andres, L., and Kim, T. H., 2007, “Improvements to the Analysis of Gas Foil Bearings: Integration of Top Foil 1D and 2D Structural Models,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2007, ASME Paper No. GT2007-27249, Montreal, Canada.
(9) Kim, T. H., 2006, “Analysis of Gas Foil Bearings Integrating 1D and 2D Finite Element Structural Model - Predictions Compared to Test Data,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, IL, USA. (Finalist Certificate Award at the ASME Tribology Division Young Engineer Paper Contest)
(8) San Andres, L., Rubio, D., and Kim, T. H., 2006, “Rotordynamic Performance of a Rotor Supported on Bump Type Foil Gas Bearings: Experiments and Predictions,” ASME Turbo-Expo 2006, ASME Paper No. GT2006-91238, Barcelona, Spain.
(7) Kim, T. H., and San Andres, L., 2005, “Analysis of Gas Foil Bearings with Piecewise Linear Elastic Supports,” World Tribology Congress III, Paper WTC 2005-63397, Washington D. C., USA.
(6) San Andres, L., and Kim, T. H., 2005 “Gas Foil Bearings: Limits for High Speed Operation,” World Tribology Congress III, Paper WTC 2005-63398, Washington D.C., USA.
(5) Kim, T. H., and L. San Andres, 2005, “Heavily Loaded Gas Foil Bearings: A Model Anchored to Test Data,” ASME Turbo Expo 2005, ASME Paper No. GT2005-68486, Reno, NEV, USA.
(4) Lee, Y. B., Kim, T. H., Kim, C. H. and Lee, N. S., 2003, “Unbalance Response of a Super-critical Rotor Supported by Foil Bearings - Comparison with Results,” STLE/ASME Joint Tribology Conference, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA.
(3) Lee, Y. B., Kim, T. H., Kim, C. H. and Lee, N. S., 2003 “Suppression of Subsynchronous Vibrations Due to Aerodynamic Response to Surge in a Two-stage Centrifugal Compressor with Air Foil Bearings", STLE Annual Meeting, New York, NY, USA.
(2) Lee, Y. B., Kim, T. H., Kim, C. H., Lee, N. S. and Jang, G., 2002, “Flexible Rotor Supported by Viscoelastic Foil Bearings Beyond the Bending Critical Speed,” IFToMM 6th International Conf. on Rotor Dynamics, Sydney, Australia. (Outstanding Quality Paper Award -IFToMM)
(1) Lee, N. S., Choi, D. H., Lee, Y. B., Kim, T. H., and Kim, C. H., 2002, “The Influence of the Slip Flow on Steady-State Load Capacity, Stiffness and Damping Coefficients of Elastically Supported Gas Foil Bearings,” STLE/ASME Joint Tribology Conference, Cancun, Mexico