Il-Gu Lee

Research Area

• Communications, Network, and Security   

  • Communications and network theory

  • Information theory, security, hacking and defense

  • Practical system design, development and verification: Wi-Fi, BT, IoTs, WSN, 5G/6G

• Intelligence/security embedded IoT systems 

  • HW/SW design for IoTs/sensors/devices

  • Intelligence/security by design

  • Blockchain technologies for IoTs

•  AI convergence technologies

  • AI + malware/anomaly detection

  • AI + secure IoT/wireless network

  • Security for AI, network for AI

• Data security

  • Confidential computing in Cloud

  • Digital ID Security

  • Digital Watermarking Security

Technical Skills

• Programming

  • Firmware and system modeling: C/C++, Java, MATLAB/Octave

  • Digital logic and hardware description language: Verilog HDL, VHDL, SystemC

  • Script language: Python, Java Script, HTML, CSS, Tcl etc.

• Technology Development

  • Specification writing, algorithm development, hardware/software design, performance evaluation.

  • Testability and evaluation planning at the specification and architecture design stage.

  • Characterization of analog/digital circuits, mixed signal, channel and impairments.

  • Software and hardware modeling and evaluation based on MATLAB, C and RTL.

  • Software and hardware implementation in the form of IC or FPGA.

  • Software and firmware development for driving target hardware.

  • Field test, performance tuning and improvement.

  • Technical support for commercialization and customization.

• Implementation Skills

  • HW/SW for wireless communication/networking systems 

  • IoT applications and products on FPGA, ASIC, Rasberrypi, Aduino, ARM Embed

Teaching Experience

• Computer Emergency Response (Spring, 2026)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Fall, 2025)

• Ph.D Research I,II,III (Fall, 2025)

• Computer Emergency Response (Spring, 2025)

• Ph.D Research I,II (Spring, 2025)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Fall, 2024)

• Computer Network (Fall, 2024)

• Ph.D Research I, II (Fall, 2024)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Spring, 2024)

• Advanced Network Theory (Spring, 2024)

• Ph.D Research I, II (Spring, 2024)

• Introduction of Convergence Security Engineering (Spring, 2024)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Fall, 2022)

• Computer Network (Fall, 2022)

• Network Convergence Technology (Fall, 2022)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Spring, 2022)

• Web Security (Spring, 2022)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Fall, 2021)

• Computer Network (Fall, 2021)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Spring, 2021)

• Web Security Engineering (Spring, 2021)

• Blockchain Laboratory (Fall, 2020, Special Course)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Fall, 2020)

• Network Security Laboratory (Fall, 2020)

• Web Security Engineering (Spring, 2020)

• Introduction to Software Convergence Technology (Spring, 2020)

• Information Security Standards and Policy (Spring, 2020)

• Wireless Communication and Network Security (Spring, 2020, Graduate School)

• Network Security Laboratory (Fall, 2019)

• Seminars for Convergence Security Engineering (Fall, 2019)

• Master's Thesis Research (Fall, 2019, Graduate School)

• Web Security Laboratory (Spring, 2019)

• Future Digital Business and Information Technology (Spring, 2019)

• Wireless Communication and Network Security (Spring, 2019, Graduate School)

• Cyber Security Engineering (Fall, 2018)

• Network Security Laboratory (Fall, 2018)

• Seminars for Convergence Security Engineering (Fall, 2018)

• Cyber Security (Fall, 2018, Graduate School)

• C Programming on Raspberry Pi (Summer, 2018)

• Future Digital Business and Information Technology (Spring, 2018)

• Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (Spring, 2018)

• Network Security Engineering (Spring, 2018)

• Analysis of Malicious Software (Spring, 2018)

• System Security Engineering (Fall, 2017)

• Web Security Engineering (Fall, 2017)

• Analysis of Information Technology Security Requirements (Fall, 2017)

• Seminars for Convergence Security Engineering (Fall, 2017)

• Mobile Programming and Hacking (Summer, 2017)

• Information Security Standards and Policy (Spring, 2017)

• Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (Spring, 2017)

• Network Security Engineering (Spring, 2017)

• Analysis of Malicious Software (Spring, 2017)

• Internet Programming (Spring, 2017)

• Haneum IT mentor (2012-2016)

Invited Talks 

• Introduction of Blockchain Core Technologies (ACK 2024)

• WiFi HaLow for Long Range and Low Power Internet of Things (IEEE 802.11 Forum)

• The Way to Grow into Future Talent and Professionals (Sogang Univ.)

• Training R&D professionals to protect industrial technology (KAIS)

• Privacy by Design (WG for solving social problems)

• Network Forensic (NIS)

• Understanding disaster communications (Korea institute of disaster & safety)

• Patent Protection Strategies for Artificial Intelligence and Fourth Industries (Daejeon intellectual property center)

• IP policy direction presenter/debater for next-generation science and technology (Presidential council on intellectual property)

• Blockchain Security (Yeonsei Univ.)

• Blockchain and digital business innovation (NAMUTECH)

• Blockchain and future strategy for 5G (KT, SKT)

• Future convergence technologies (Joongang high school, Mokdong high school)

• Long range and high performance smart IoT (Microwave conference)

• ICT system implementation and verification (Korea Tech Univ.)

• Patent engineering and intellectual property (KAIST)

Projects

• Training Industrial Security Specialist for High-Tech Industry (MOTIE, KIAT), 2024.03.01-2029.02.28

• Information Protection Specialized University Support Project (MSIT), 2022.07.-2027.12.

• ICT Challenge and Advanced Network of HRD for AI Security (MSIT), 2022.07.-2026.12. 

• R&D on Information Security Core Technologies: Development of anti-sniffing technology for mobile communication and AirGap environments (MSIT, IITP), 20224.06.01-2026.12.31

• Research on IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi8) standard and securing standard essential patent (NEWRACOM), 2024.6.1-2025.5.31

• Specialized Support Project for Technological Security Operation, 2024.03.01-2024.12.31.

• Emerging Technology Integrated Design Education Program (MOTIE), 2020.03. - 2025.02.

• Mentoring Women's Science and Engineering Career Advancement in 2024, 2024.07.01.-2024.10.31.

• Research on IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi8) standard and securing standard essential patents (NEWRACOM), 2023.6.1.-2024.5.31.

• Training R&D professionals to protect industrial technology based on the 4th industrial revolution (MOTIE), 2021.3. - 2024.2.

• Research on  Securing Detour Routes in the Safety Management System of Communication Facilities  (NIA), 2023.10.1.-2023.12.3

• Research on Digital ID Standards and Security Technologies (KMOSCO), 2023.4.-2023.10.

• Research on the Accident Investigation Procedure and Analysis Method in Cloud Environment (NSR), 2023.4.-2023.10.

• Research on beyond IEEE 802.11be standard and the evolution of stand-by-radio (SBR) (NEWRACOM), 2022.06.-2023.05.

• Research on Data Forgery Prevention Technology of Massive Smart IoTs (MSIT), 2020.06.-2023.02.

• Research on Similar Sandbox Environment using Open Source EDR (NSR), 2022.04.-2022.10.

• The next generation Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11be) standardization and the ultra-low power wake-up receiver (NRC), 2021.05.-2022.04.

• Development of Specification for the Development of Core Standard Technology for Airborne Mobile Communications (ETRI), 2021.06.-2021.11.

• High performance blockchain privacy preserving techniques based on commitment, encryption, and zero-knowledge proofs (MSIT), 2021.04.-2021.12.

• Analysis of Open Source EDR and Interworking Sensors for Next Generation Threat Detection System (NSR), 2021.04.-2021.10.

• Next-generation Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11be) standardization (NRC), 2020.03.-2021.02.

• Development of Strategies for the Development of Core Standard Technology for Airborne Mobile Communications (ETRI), 2020.06.-2020.11.

• Analysis of Open-Source based EDR for Next Generation Threat Detection Systems (NSR), 2020.04.-2020.10.

• Security Visualization Technology Research and Development for Internet of Things (MSIT), 2017.09.-2020.08.

• Research on the Direct M2M based Ultra Low Delay Technology for Multi-Layer Communication (ETRI), 2019.05.-2019.11.

• Cyber-killchain based Defense against Penetration Types of Cyber-threats (ADD), 2017.09.-2017.10

• Development of IEEE 802.11n SoC for low power IoTs (NRT), 2015.09.-2017.02.

• Development of IEEE 802.11ah SoC for low power long range IoTs in wide area networks (NRT), 2014.01.-2017.03.

• Research on IEEE 802.11ax standardization (NRC), 2014.03.-2015.11.

• Development of multi-band multi-mode wireless connectivity IP and integrated SoC for smart mobile devices (MKE), 2011.12.-2014.09.

• Development of Gigabit Wi-Fi chipset (LGE), 2013.04.-2014.03.

• Development of high-speed wide area Wi-Fi for future intelligent service of things (ETRI), 2013.03.-2014.02.

• Development of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac SoC for Gigabit Wi-Fi (LGE, MSI, Micrel), 2011.1.-2014.11.

• Development of Wireless LAN Chipsets and Terminal Modules for Mobile Devices (MKE), 2011.06.-2012.09.

• Development of Wireless LAN Baseband Technology for Mobile Terminal (MKE, Micrel, Telechips), 2010.06.-2012.09.

• Development of baseband and MAC for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 1x1 SISO and 2x2 MIMO (MKE), 2011.08.-2012.07.

• Research on High-Speed Radio LAN Radio Transmission  for IEEE 802.11 Very High Throughput Wireless LANs (MKE), 2009.03.-2012.02.

• Development of baseband and MAC for IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2x3 MIMO (Mytechwireless), 2010.08.-2011.07.

• Development of modem and RF chipset for 200Mbps IEEE 802.11n (MIC), 2006.03.-2009.02.

• Development of 4G 3.6Gbps Wireless System (MIC), 2006.01.-2008.12.

• Development of next-generation wireless LANs (MIC), 2005.01.-2005.12.

• Research and standardization of high-speed wireless LAN with high-speed mobility (MIC), 2005.01.-2005.12.

• Development of high-performance on-chip network architecture (KAIST), 2003.03.-2005.02.

• Development of verification framework for IT system-on-chip (KAIST, Mentor Graphics), 2003.01.-2003.12.

• Research on System-on-Chip for next generation wireless communications (KAIST), 2002.01.-2003.12.

Professional Activities and Services

• Chair, ICT Innovative Telent Development Council; ICT혁신인재양성사업 협의체 회장

• Evaluation committee for New Excellent Technology and Product (NET/NEP)  of KOITA; 신기술 & 신제품 인증 심사 위원

• Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology (KIISC); 한국정보보호학회 상임이사, 종신회원

• Cloud Security Research Society, KIISC; 한국정보보호학회 클라우드보안연구회 위원장

• Korea Information on Processing Society (KIPS); 한국정보처리학회 상임이사, 부회장, 종신회원

• Korea Association for Industrial Security (KAIS); 한국산업보안학회 이사, 종신회원

• Korea Convergence Security Association (KCSA); 한국융합보안학회, 종신회원

• Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering (KIICE); 한국정보통신학회, 종신회원

• Korean Association of Cybersecurity Studies (KACS); 사이버안보학회 기술정책연구위원회 연구위원

• Korea Society for Internet Information  (KSII); 한국인터넷정보학회

• Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA); 한국정보보호산업협회

• IEEE 802.11 Standardization (11ah/ac/ax/be/bn); 표준화 회의 보팅 멤버

• National Intellectual Property Network Promotion Division (KIPnet); 자문위원

• 802.11 Forum (KR); 회원

• Medical Data Council Member (Chung-Ang  University Hospital); 자문위원

• Technology Consulting on Start-ups (KTVF); 멘토

• Radio spectrum policy committee for wide area internet of things; 주파수 정책 연구반 위원 

• Regional division of the intellectual property commission

• Feasibility study group for vulnerability analysis and evaluation criteria on major ICT infrastructure (KISA)

• Evaluation committee for industrial security manager license

• Evaluation committee for R&D human resources of KOMSCO, SEMAS, MND, SNUH

• Evaluation committee for next generation communication system, optical technology, network core technology of IITP

• Evaluation committee for blockchain activation project of KISA

• Evaluation committee for information strategy plan of KIPO, prosecution service, Seongbuk-gu

• Evaluation committee in the field of information security for public officer 

• Evaluation committee for defense cryptographic technology specialized research center

• Evaluation committee on human resources development projects for information security 

• Evaluation committee for disaster safety product of Ministry of Public Administration and Security

• Evaluation committee for technical proposal in the Unification Ministry 

• Evaluation committee for blockchain public leading pilot project of KISA 

• Evaluation committee for software maestro of information security professional training course 

• Evaluation committee for research project on 5G based high speed mobility 

• Evaluation committee for data voucher support project

• Evaluation committee for web system development project 

• Evaluation committee for NRF/IITP/KISA/KISIA projects

• Evaluation committee for selecting IP-focused university (KIPO)

• NCS improvement of blockchain service planning

• NCS development for digital forensic

• NCS development for information security management  

• TF for network and digital media industry

• TF for education of future human resources

• IEEE 802.11 standardization (IEEE 802.11be, etc)

• IEEE 802.11 standards (IEEE 802.11ac/ah/af/ax) committee voting member and contributor

• Electronics guest editor (Special Issue "Intelligence/Security Embedded IoT Systems")

• Electronics guest editor (Special Issue "Security, Privacy and Trustworthiness of Wireless Communications and Networks")

• Session Chairman & Program Committee of the 5G Security Workshop

• Academic Chairman of the Korean Society of Blockchain Conference 

• Academic Chairman of the Korean Convergence Security Society

• Program Chairman of 2021 Korean Convergence Security Society Online Summer Conference

• Steering Committee member of the Industrial Security Paper Competition

• Steering Committee member of the Korean Association for Industrial Security and Korea Forensics Society 2021 Summer Joint Conference

• Paper Evaluation Committee member of Annual Conference of KIPS

• International Journals and Conference Paper Reviewer & Committee: IEEE, ACM, IEICE, Wiley, IETE, ETRI and various international conferences 

SWU (성신여자대학교) / Department of CSE (융합보안공학과) / Department of FCTE (미래융합기술공학과)