Overview : Recent Topics on Micro Visualization in Korea

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With the advent of microfluidics technology, micro visualization studies in Korea are abruptly increased since 2001. Many different disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, chemical and bio-medical engineers are engaged in flow visualization studies with various microfluidic devices. Topics on micro visualization are MEMS-based micro power system, micro bubble, micro riblet, micro mixer and micro pumps. Recently, trends are moved from qualitative visualizations to quantitative studies employing micro-PIV techniques. Special workshops and issues in micro/nano fluid/thermal engineering have been conducted by many related academic societies. Especially, micro and bio-fluid flow visualization division of the Korea Society of Visualization successfully tied up active research groups in this topic.