Professor Kyudong Choi from the Department of Mathematical Sciences was honored with the prestigious ‘2024 KMS Thesis Award‘ for his outstanding work in proving the stability of vortex. This achievement has been widely recognized for its excellence in the field.
The award presentation ceremony took place at the ‘2024 Korean Mathematical Society (KMS) Spring Meeting,’ held at the Daejeon Convention Center on April 19, 2024. Alongside Professor Jungsoo Kang from Seoul National University, Professor Choi was selected as one of the recipients of this award.
Professor Kyudong Choi (Department of Mathematical Sciences, UNIST) has been honored with the 2024 KMS Thesis Award. l Image Credit: Korean Mathematical Society
The Korean Mathematical Association (KMS) annually recognizes up to three members who have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics through their published papers in the past three years. Professor Choi received this honor in 2024 for his solo-written paper titled ‘Stability of Hill’s Physical Vortex,’ which was published in the Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics.
In his paper, Professor Choi meticulously proved the stability of a unique vortex solution that was first discovered in 1894. His research focused on the mathematical analysis of special spherical shapes found in eddy currents, such as typhoons and tornadoes. This breakthrough is expected to contribute to the advancement of weather prediction technologies, especially in predicting extreme weather events.
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Professor Choi stated, “I am delighted to receive this acknowledgment from the Korean Mathematical Society, especially as a local researcher. I am dedicated to continuing my research efforts and hope for your continued support.”
