Research

Research Projects

Dongguk University-Seoul (2020.9-Present)

• Associate Professor

  • Project title: Development of a Multi-Paradigm Simulation-Based Supply Chain Operations Management System for Efficient Bioenergy Production using Agricultural Residues (작물 수확 후 부산물을 활용한 바이오에너지의 효율적인 생산을 위한 멀티패러다임 시뮬레이션 기반의 공급망 운영관리 시스템 개발; 보호연구)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 06/01/2023-02/28/2028

    • Funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (연구재단; 교육부)

• • Project title: Validation of Field Applicability and Development of Application Technologies for Physiological Process-Based Crop Yield Prediction Models for Horticultural Crops (원예작물 생리기작 기반 작황 예측 생리과정 모형의 현장 활용성 검증 및 적용기술 개발; 신농업기후변화대응체계구축)

    • Role: Co-PI (공동 연구책임자)

    • Duration: 04/01/2024-12/31/2027

    • Funded by Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea (농촌진흥청)

• • Project title: PMC Service for Fiji Agrophotovoltaic Programme (GCF) (피지 농업공존형 태양광 발전사업(GCF) PMC 용역)

    • Role: Co-PI (공동 연구책임자; 유통 전문가)

    • Duration: 03/24/2022-12/01/2027

    • Funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA; 한국국제협력단)

• • Project title: Converged Education in Advanced Security for AI-Driven Future Industries (AI기반 미래산업 첨단보안 융합교육; 계약정원제사업)

    • Role: Co-PI (공동 연구책임자)

    • Duration: 09/01/2025-08/31/2027

    • Funded by Ministry of Education (교육부)

• • Project title: A Study on Mid- to Long-Term Development Plans for Safety Experience Training Centers (안전체험교육장 중장기 발전 방안 연구)

    • Role: Co-I (공동연구원; 시뮬레이션 기반 입지분석)

    • Duration: 03/23/2026-11/30/2026

    • Funded by Ministry of Employment and Labor (고용노동부)

• • Project title: Converged Education in Advanced Security for AI-Driven Future Industries (청년 엔지니어 양성의 외국 우수사례 및 향후 과제 연구)

    • Role: Co-I (공동연구원)

    • Duration: 12/09/2025-02/06/2026

    • Funded by Ministry of Education (교육부)

• • Project title: Design and Development of a Blockchain-Based Security System for Traceability Data Management (블록체인 기반 이력정보 관리 보안 시스템 설계 및 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 10/24/2025-01/23/2026

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Development of Brain Module Use Cases for Structured and Unstructured Data (정형 및 비정형 데이터 브레인모듈 유즈케이스 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 06/01/2025-12/12/2025

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Planning Services for the Establishment of a Digital Agricultural Information Platform to Respond to Climate Change in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (우즈베키스탄 타슈켄트 기후변화 대응 디지털 농업정보 플랫폼 구축'을 위한 계획 수립 용역)

    • Role: Expert (자문: 스마트 농업 전문가)

    • Duration: 12/01/2024-04/30/2025

    • Funded by Korea Rural Community Corporation (농어촌공사)

• • Project title: Development of Simulation Models for Automotive Manufacturing Processes and Quality Control (자동차 제조 공정 및 품질 관리를 위한 시뮬레이션 모델 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 08/01/2024-11/30/2024

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Development of a Simulation Model for Coating Process Control and Consumable Forecasting (도포 공정 관리 및 소모품 예측을 위한 시뮬레이션 모델 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 08/01/2024-12/31/2025

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Project to Develop a Simulation Model for Optimizing Logistics Flow on an Automotive Parts Production Line (자동차부품 생산라인 물류동선 최적화 시뮬레이션 모델 개발 용역)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 03/01/2024-09/30/2024

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Service for Developing Arena Simulation Models for Efficient Business Process Management (효율적인 비즈니스 프로세스 관리를 위한 Arena 시뮬레이션 모델 개발 용역)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 11/01/2023-02/29/2024

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Service Contract for the Development of an Agrivoltaic Prototype with Adjustable Panel Angles, a Network System for Real-Time Control, and a Dashboard (패널각도조절 가능 영농형태양광 프로토타입 및 실시간 제어를 위한 네트워크 시스템 및 대시보드 개발 용역)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 09/01/2023-05/31/2024

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Development of a Predictive Maintenance Model for Anomaly Detection in Manufacturing Process Equipment (제조 공정 설비 이상탐지 예지보전 모델 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 05/01/2023-12/31/2023

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Development of an Initial Federated Learning Model (연합학습 초기학습모델 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 10/01/2022-12/31/2023

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: 2022 Technology Development for Digital Twin-based Logistics Center Operation Optimization PoC (2022년 디지털트윈기반 물류센터 운영최적화 PoC 기술개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 04/25/2022-08/31/2022

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Simulation Modeling for Supply Chain Intelligence (공급망 관리 지능화)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 07/01/2022-06/30/2023

    • 기업과제 (비공개)

• • Project title: Development of a Performance Prediction Model for Agrivoltaic System under Hybrid Simulation (하이브리드 시뮬레이션 기반의 영농형 태양광 시스템 성능 예측 모형 개발)

    • Role: PI (연구책임자)

    • Duration: 06/01/2021-02/31/2024

    • Funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (연구재단 기본연구 과제)

Texas A&M University-Commerce (2016.8-2020.7)

    Assistant Professor

    - Project title: Enhancement of APEX for Simulating Soil Erosion and Salt Transport in the Colorado River Basin

    - Role: PI

    - Duration: 10/01/2019-08/31/2022

    - $90,000 funded by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) & U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

    - Project title: Multi-Paradigm Simulation for Cost Reduction of a Biofuel Supply Chain

    - Role: PI

    - Duration: 06/01/2019-05/31/2020

    - $22,340 funded by Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC)

    - Project title: Innovative Approach for Using Artificial Intelligence Toward Sustainable Energy

    - Role: Co-PI

    - Duration: 09/01/2019-08/31/2020

    - $2,500 funded by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

    - Project title: Academic Maker Space for Undergraduate Students at the Department of Engineering and Technology

    - Role: PI

    - Duration: 02/01/2017-08/31/2017

    - $25,000 Funded by Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC)

University of Arizona (2011.8-2015.7)

    Research Assistant

    - Project title: Integrated Energy Reduction and Productivity Enhancement of Machine Shop Operations via Smart and Remote Monitoring and Control 

    - Advisor: Dr. Young-Jun Son

    - Funded by US Department of Energy via Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)

    - Development of a remote monitoring and control system of energy consumption

    - Project title: Evolutionary Agent System for Transportation Outlook (VASTO)

    - Advisor: Dr. Young-Jun Son

    - Funded by Federal Highway Administration in U.S. Department of transportation

    - Role: Design drivers’ decision making behaviors based on the extended BDI framework     

    - Project title: Regulating Hazardous Materials Transportation

    - Advisor: Dr. Young-Jun Son

    - Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF)

    - Role: Design a traffic simulation for Hazmat material handling

Dongguk University (2008.8-2010.2)

    Research Assistant

    - Project title: Unified Product Lifecycle Ubiquitous System

    - Advisor: Dr. Jongtae Rhee

    - Funded by Ministry of Knowledge Economy in Korea

    - Role: RFID network simulation modeling and performance analyzing

    - Project title: Developing and designing a new car sharing service model for Korea

    - Advisor: Dr. Jongtae Rhee

    - Funded by National IT Industry Promotion Agency in Korea

    - Role: Designing and evaluating a new Korean car sharing business model

    - Project title: Developing Korean Carsharing Service Model

    - Advisor: Dr. Jongtae Rhee

    - Funded by Ministry of Knowledge Economy in Korea

    - Role: Business feasibility testing based on DEVS simulation

    - Project title: Modeling and Simulation of RFID-Enabled Real-Time Manufacturing Traceability Systems for Business Case Analysis System

    - Advisor: Dr. Yong-Han Lee

    - Funded by GM Korea

    - Role: Modeling and simulation of an automotive supply chain 

    - Project title: Analysis and Survey on Application of Informetrics

    - Advisor: Dr. Byungun Yoon

    - Funded by Korea Institution of Science and Technology Information (KISTI)

    - Role: Analysis science and Technology policies