Welcome to the Multiscale Energy Laboratory (MEL) under the direction of Prof. Youngsuk Nam in the Mechanical Engineering Department at KAIST. MEL aims to deliver innovative energy solutions by combining fundamental understanding of phase change physics, novel thermal materials, intelligent vision, and state-of-the-art model & experimental techniques.
WELCOME
MEL currently has a few openings for passionate graduate students and postdocs. Check the following link (Openings) for further information, and contact Prof. Nam (ysnam1@kaist.ac.kr) if you have any inquiries.
OPENINGS
RECENT NEWS

Congratulations to Dr. Seokkan Ki, Dr. Seunggeol Ryu, and Prof. Nam for registering a new patent!
#10-2818103: Thermal interface material, method of manufacturing the same, and semiconductor package including the same

MEL receives new research funding from KEIT for the PIM AI Semiconductor Core Technology Project.
Topic: Advanced packaging incorporating thermal trench for PIM AI semiconductor chips

Melers attended KSME Spring 2025 conference in Jeju and gave 8 talks.