Research Interests

• Autonomous driving and flying robotic systems and control

• Path planning and tracking control algorithm for autonomous systems

• Artificial Intelligent (AI) algorithms for autonomous systems and control

• Intelligent Mechatronic systems and control

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Education

• Ph.D. : University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2010

                   Department of Mechanical Engineering

                   Dissertation: “Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) Adaptive Process Control in Stamping Using Punch Force”     

                   Research Advisor: Professor A. Galip Ulsoy           

• M.S.   : Seoul National University, 2001

                   Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

                   Thesis: “Experiment and Modeling of Auto-ignition of Propane and n-Butane Blends using a Rapid Combustion Machine”

                    Research Advisor: Professor KyoungDoug Min                 

• B.S.    : Ajou University, 1999

                   Department of Mechanical Engineering​

                   SUMMA CUM LAUDE, with Honors in Department

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Employment

• Associate Professor, DGIST (2020.3 - present)

• Assiatant Professor, DGIST (2016.8 - 2020.2)

• Principle Engineer, Samsung/Hanwha Techwin (2010.7 - 2016.7)

• Graduate Student Researcher, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2007.1 - 2010.6)

• Engineering Researcher, R&D Center, Hyundai Motor Company (2001.2 - 2006.7)

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Honors & Awards

• Best Paper Award, The 36th ICROS Annual Conference, June 2021

• UGRP Best Research Project Award, DGIST, January 2019

• UGRP Best Collaboration Award, DGIST, January 2018

• Winner of Samsung Patent Competition, Samsung Techwin, May 2012

• Robert M. Caddell Memorial Award for Research, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008

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Society Memberships

• Member, Korean Automobile Safety Association (KASA)

• Member, Editorial Board, Samsung Paper Award

• Organizing Committee Chair (Electric Vehicle), International Student Vehicle Design Contest