Professor
Ph.D., University of Michigan (2001)
            Advisor: Prof. Jyoti Mazumder
M.S., University of Michigan (1998)
B.S., POSTECH (1996)

~2003, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
              University of of Michigan
~2008, Assistant Professor
              Michigan State University
~present, Associate Professor, Professor
              UNIST

Ph.D. student

2017.09~

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in materials processing

M.S.-Ph.D. student
2018.03~

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in laser materials processing

M.S.-Ph.D. student
2020.03~

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in laser materials processing

M.S.-Ph.D. student
2021.03~

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in laser materials processing

M.S.-Ph.D. student
2021.09~

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in laser materials processing

M.S. student
2022.09~

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in laser materials processing

M.S. student
2024.03~

Research Interests: 

Undergraduate Intern

Research Interests: Deep learning applications in laser materials processing

M.S., Michigan State University (2005.08)

CEO of UptimeAI Inc.

M.S. Thesis: A unified momentum equation approach for fluid-structure interaction problems with stationary boundaries

Ph.D., Michigan State University (2008.10)

Associate Director at Monitor Deloitte M&A services

Ph.D. Thesis: Lattice Boltzmann simulation of laser interaction with weakly ionized plasmas

M.S., UNIST (2012.08)

Coherent Korea

M.S. Thesis: Pulsed laser deposition of functionally gradient diamond-like carbon films using a picosecond laser

M.S., UNIST (2014.08)

Global Zeus  (Alternative Military Service)

M.S. Thesis: Pulsed laser deposition of functionally graded diamond-like carbon films with designed gradient profiles

M.S., UNIST (2015.08)

EO Technics (Alternative Military Service)

M.S. Thesis: A study of thermal deformation and weld strength in high power laser processing of steels

Ph.D., UNIST (2017.02)

Ulsan Technopark

Ph.D. Thesis: Laser transformation hardening of carbon steel sheets

Ph.D., UNIST (2017.08)
M.S., UNIST (2012.08)

SK on

M.S. Thesis: Laser interaction with grass tissues
Ph.D. thesis: Laser welding of zinc-coated and uncoated steel sheets at atmospheric and subatmospheric pressures

Postdoc, UNIST (~2020.09)
Ph.D., UNIST (2019.02)
M.S., UNIST (2013.08)

Researcher at the University of Southampton, UK

M.S. Thesis: A finite-difference time-domain simulation of laser absorption in metals
Ph.D. thesis: Dual beam pulsed laser deposition of functionally graded coatings for optical and thermal applications

Postdoc, UNIST (~2020.10)
Ph.D., UNIST (2020.02)

Samsung Electro-Mechanics

Ph.D. thesis: Laser surface modification for optical and joining applications

Postdoc, UNIST (~2021.07)
Ph.D., UNIST (2020.08)

Samsung SDI

Ph.D. Thesis: Fluid-structure interaction approach to thermal residual stress development in laser materials processing

Postdoc, UNIST (~2021.07)
Ph.D., UNIST (2020.08)

Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS)

Ph.D. Thesis: Deep learning for laser materials processing and self-piercing riveting

Postdoc, UNIST (~2021.11)
Ph.D., UNIST (2021.08)

Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)

Ph.D. Thesis: Deep-learning-based real-time monitoring of laser keyhole welding processes

M.S., UNIST (2022.02)

LG Display

M.S. thesis: Deep learning approach to predict crystalline phase of femtosecond laser processed silicon wafer

M.S., UNIST (2022.02)

Deep learning research engineer at Mobilint (Alternative Military Service)

M.S. thesis: Prediction of the SEM images of laser induced periodic surface structures using deep learning

M.S., UNIST (2023.02)

LG Energy Solution

M.S. Thesis: Deep learning-based reflectance prediction of rough surfaces

M.S., UNIST (2024.02)

Samsung SDI

M.S. Thesis: Defect detection in laser-welded battery tabs using deep learning with imbalanced datasets