CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Byoungil Choi
Address: Seoul, Republic of Korea
E-mail: smallgiant.cbi@gmail.com
Name: Byoungil Choi
Address: Seoul, Republic of Korea
E-mail: smallgiant.cbi@gmail.com
Methodologies: Optimization, Metaheuristics, Quantum-inspired algorithms
Applications: Future mobility, Logistics, Transportation, Supply chain management
Korea University (Mar. 2023 - Present)
Ph.D. Candidate in Management of Technology
Advisor: Prof. Joonyup Eun
Korea University (Mar. 2020 - Feb. 2022)
Master of Science in Management of Technology
Korea Aerospace University (Mar. 2012 - Feb. 2018)
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Avionics Engineering
Bachelor of Business Administration
Graduate with Cum Laude
Business Analyst, NICE Information Service (Apr. 2022 - Present)
Handled a wide range of business development and management activities, including strategic planning, sales operations, contract negotiations, and marketing initiatives
Managed automotive information services to support the development of vehicle financing products for financial sector clients
Managed data-driven business operations to support the business process reengineering initiatives of financial sector clients
Delivered consulting services to financial sector clients to design tailored anti-fraud strategies leveraging NICE's anti-fraud system
Developed and promoted new anti-fraud rules based on the latest insights from fraud pattern analysis and behavioral profiling
As a core project member, initiated process automation and efficiency improvements using business intelligence tools (e.g., automated monthly fraud monitoring reports)
As a member of the NICE Group's Junior Board, planned an organizational culture innovation program and created internal branding contents
Research Engineer, Hyundai Motor Company (Jan. 2018 - Mar. 2022)
Managed quality issues for vehicle electronics, autonomous driving systems, and infotainment systems in the new vehicle development process
Analyzed vehicle network signals to solve failure modes and conducted the simultaneous engineering and digital pre-assembly
Developed various patents related to vehicle controllers, verification systems, manufacturing technologies, autonomous driving systems, and next-generation mobility
As a project leader, planned and developed the new data collection and analysis system for test vehicles (i.e., prototype and pilot vehicles): budget management (1.5 million dollars+), system requirements design, establishment of annual operation plan, communication with an external startup and in-house teams
As a project leader, planned and managed training programs to improve data analysis capability of in-house employees
As a core project member, developed and verified the recommendation system for problem solving of test vehicles
Provided training on verification methods for vehicle electronics and autonomous driving systems to employees working at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC)
Intern, Hyundai Motor Company (Jun. 2016 - Jul. 2016)
* I intentionally do not write in detail about projects I am/was in charge of due to the non-disclosure agreement with the above companies
Graduate Researcher, Quantum Machine Learning Laboratory, Korea University (Apr. 2022 - Feb. 2025)
Developed a new quantum-inspired genetic algorithm by employing the principal concepts of quantum computing
Graduate Researcher, Smart Operations Laboratory, Korea University (Sep. 2020 - Present)
Conducted research on the practical feasibility of various future mobility scenarios using mathematical modeling and metaheuristic approaches
[06] Yang, H., Choi, B. & Eun, J. Optimization of Kano-QFD Integrated Model Using Weighted Criteria Goal Programming. Submitted.
[05] Kang, J., Choi, B., Lim, C. & Eun, J., 2025. Cooperation and Competition in an Oligopolistic and Mature Industry: a Case Study on the Cationic Reagent Industry Based on an Optimization Model. Operations Research Perspectives, 14, 100325.
[04] Kang, J., Choi, B., & Eun, J. Heterogeneous Sidekicks Traveling Salesman Problem: Optimization of Three-echelon Vehicles for Last Mile Delivery Services. Submitted.
[03] Choi, B., Jung, J., Lee, T., Eun, J., & Choi, I. Quantum-inspired Genetic Algorithm with Chromosome Clustering for 0-1 Knapsack Problems. Under review.
[02] Choi, B., Kang, J., Eun, J., & Cheong, T., 2025. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Autonomous Delivery Robot Station for Last-mile Delivery Service. International Journal of Systems Science: Operations & Logistics, 12(1), 2544714.
[01] Jeon, A., Kang, J., Choi, B., Kim, N., Eun, J., & Cheong, T., 2021. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Last-Mile Delivery Considering Backhauls. IEEE Access, 9, 85017-85033.
[17] Choi, B. & Eun, J. Collaborative Delivery Service Planning for an Electric Vehicle and UAVs with Battery Recharging Stations. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2025.
[16] Choi, B., Jung, J., Lee, T., Eun, J., & Choi, I. A Quantum-inspired Genetic Algorithm to Enhance Search Ability. Fall Conference of Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society, Goyang, South Korea, Nov. 2024.
[15] Choi, B., Jung, J., Lee, T., Eun, J., & Choi, I. New Algorithm with Improved Search Ability Leveraging Quantum computing Principles and Genetic Algorithm Framework. Summer Conference of Korean Society for Innovation Management and Economics, Jeju, South Korea, Jul. 2024.
[14] Choi, B. & Eun, J. Sustainable and Effective Delivery Model Integrated with Heterogeneous EV-based Sidekicks and Battery Infrastructure Facilities. Spring Conference of Korea Productivity Association, Seoul, South Korea, May. 2024.
[13] Kang, J., Choi, B., Lim, C., & Eun, J. A Supply Chain Optimization Model for Mature Products of Oligopoly Markets. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Yeosu, South Korea, May. 2024.
[12] Kang, J., Choi, B., & Eun, J. Truck-Heterogeneous Sidekicks Cooperative Traveling Salesman Problem with Battery Swapping and Parcel Handover between Delivery Robots and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. INFORMS Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Oct. 2023.
[11] Choi, B., Jung, J., Lee, T., Eun, J., & Choi, I. Embedding Quantum Computing Principles in a Metaheuristic to Enhance the Search Ability. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2023.
[10] Jung, J., Choi, B., Eun, J., & Choi, I. Computational Experiences in Embedding Quantum Operators in a Metaheuristic Algorithm. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2023.
[09] Kang, J., Choi, B., & Eun, J. Cooperative Traveling Salesman Problem with Heterogeneous Sidekicks: Heuristic Approach. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2023.
[08] Choi, B., Jung, J., Lee, T., Eun, J., & Choi, I. Incorporating the Principle Concepts of Quantum Computing into a Heuristic Framework: A Quantum-inspired Genetic Algorithm. Korea's Allied Economic Associations Annual Meeting, Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 2023.
[07] Choi, B., Lee, T., Jung, J., Eun, J., & Choi, I. A Quantum-inspired Evolutionary Algorithm for Knapsack Problems. Fall Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Incheon, South Korea, Nov. 2022.
[06] Kang, J., Choi, B., & Eun, J. Last-Mile Delivery with Heterogeneous Sidekicks: Modeling and Implications. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2022.
[05] Choi, B., Kang, J., Eun, J., & Cheong, T. Last-Mile Delivery Station with Heterogeneous Vehicles: Modeling, Solution Approaches, and Implications. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2022.
[04] Kang, J., Kim, N., Choi, B., Jeon, A., & Eun, J. The Adjacent Distance-based Assignment Heuristic for Cooperative Traveling Salesman Problems. Summer Conference of Korean Society for Innovation Management and Economics, Jeju, South Korea, Jul. 2021.
[03] Choi, B., Kang, J., & Eun, J. The Smart Logistics Station That Simultaneously Operates Heterogeneous Unmanned Delivery Vehicles. Summer Conference of Korean Society for Innovation Management and Economics, Jeju, South Korea, Jul. 2021.
[02] Kang, J., Jeon, A., Choi, B., Kim, N., Eun, J., & Cheong, T. Drone-Truck Hybrid Delivery Model Considering Returns. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2021.
[01] Choi, B., Kang, J., & Eun, J. Drone and Delivery Robot Station Model for Last-Mile Delivery. Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, South Korea, Jun. 2021.
[16] Choi, B. System and Method for Controlling Docking of Unmanned Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2022-0067005, May. 2022.
(Registered) United States (US), 12210352, Jan. 2025.
[15] Choi, B. Method of Charging Aerial Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2022-0027034, Mar. 2022.
[14] Choi, B. Data Management System and Operation Method Thereof.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0171028, Dec. 2021.
(Pending) United States (US), 17/875,972, Jul. 2022.
(Pending) China (CN), 202211017669.2, Aug. 2022.
[13] Choi, B. Hazard Guidance Method of Driving Route and Server Providing the Same.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0111211, Aug. 2021.
(Registered) United States (US), 12181295, Dec. 2024.
[12] Choi, B. Information System for Mobility.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0088696, Jul. 2021.
(Registered) United States (US), 11906969, Feb. 2024.
[11] Choi, B. Vehicular Quality Matter Management System and Method for Processing Data Thereof.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0088007, Jul. 2021.
(Registered) United States (US), 12087316, Sep. 2024.
[10] Choi, B. System and Method for Controlling of Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0078830, Jun. 2021.
(Pending) United States (US), 17/584,649, Jan. 2022.
[09] Choi, B. Quality Verification System Using Arm Robot and Method Thereof.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0074849, Jun. 2021.
(Registered) United States (US), 12039715, Jul. 2024.
[08] Choi, B. Method for Generating Failed Code Label of Control Unit for Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2020-0131006, Oct. 2020.
[07] Choi, B. System and Method for Providing Service of Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0063643, May. 2021.
[06] Choi, B. System for Managing Update of Electronic Control Unit in Vehicle and Method Thereof.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0046144, Apr. 2021.
(Pending) United States (US), 17/398,576, Aug. 2021.
(Pending) China (CN), 202111002201.1, Aug. 2021.
(Pending) Germany (DE), 102021209058.3, Aug. 2021.
[05] Choi, B. System for Managing Quality of a Vehicle and Method Thereof.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0039182, Mar. 2021.
(Registered) United States (US), 11768485, Sep. 2023.
(Pending) China (CN), 202111148007.4, Sep. 2021.
(Pending) Germany (DE), 102021124389.0, Sep. 2021.
[04] Choi, B. Method for Determining Whether Connectors Are Fastened in Automobile Manufacturing Line.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2020-0165636, Dec. 2020.
[03] Choi, B. Method and Apparatus for Determining Virtual Fault Code of Vehicle Controller.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2020-0171548, Dec. 2020.
(Pending) United States (US), 17/507,962, Oct. 2021.
(Pending) China (CN), 202111288093.9, Nov. 2021.
[02] Choi, B. Vehicle Having the Same and Server to Communicate with Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2020-0146282, Nov. 2020.
(Pending) United States (US), 17/493,215, Oct. 2021.
(Pending) China (CN), 202111294519.1, Nov. 2021.
[01] Choi, B. Method for Generating Failed Code Label of Control Unit for Vehicle.
(Pending) Republic of Korea (KR), 10-2021-0080012, Jun. 2021.
[13] Excellence Award, President of Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), 2024
[12] Grand Prize, President & CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, 2021
[11] Special Recognition Award, Head of Group of Hyundai Motor Company, 2020
[10] Excellence Award, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Company, 2018
[09] Excellence Award, President & CEO of Hyundai NGV, 2017
[08] Encouragement Award, President & CEO of Hyundai NGV, 2017
[07] Best Paper Award, Korea Aerospace University, 2017
[06] Graduated Cum Laude, Korea Aerospace University, 2018
[05] Research Scholarship Recipient, Hyundai Motor Company, 2016-2017
[04] Semester Best Honors Scholarship (Full Tuition), Korea Aerospace University, 2017
[03] Semester High Honors Scholarships (Half Tuition), Korea Aerospace University, 2015-2016
[02] Company-Sponsored Scholarships (Full Tuition), Hyundai Motor Company, 2016-2017
[01] Company-Sponsored Scholarship (Half Tuition), Korea Airports Corporation, 2016
Invited Reviewer for International Journals
European Journal of Operations Research
Teaching Assistant at Korea University (Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2021, Mar.2023 - Jun. 2024)
Business Analytics: System Optimization Theory and Application (MOT662), Statistical Decision Analysis and Forecasting 1 (MOT710)
Technology Financing: Technology Finance (MOT521), Venture Capital Investment (MOT593), Technology Investment and M&A (MOT624), Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Financial Management (MOT705), Investments (MOT724)
Technology Strategy: Technology-based Business Development (MOT597), Technology Transfer (MOT610)
Science & Technology Policy: From Science & Technology Studies to R&D Policy (MOT681), R&D Management and Industrial Technology Innovation (MOT690)
Administrative Assistant at Korea Productivity Association (Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2020)
Overall support for preparing the 2020 Fall Conference of Korea Productivity Association
Military Service at 1st Infantry Division of the Republic of Korea Army (Jan. 2013 - Oct. 2014)
Sergeant (squad leader)
Administrative specialist responsible for managing weapons and ammunition
Signaler responsible for satellite communication
[03] Kwon, Y., Yoon, O., Yun, E., Jang, H., Jeong, H., Cha, E., & Choi, B. (2020). Case Study on the Global Business Expansion Strategy of Stradvision, Deep Learning-based Autonomous Driving Software Company. In Case Studies on Management of Technology (Vol. 8, pp 28-77, ISBN: 2384-079X), Korea University, Seoul, South Korea. Note that all authors contributed equally and are listed alphabetical order in Korean.
[02] Choi, B., Park, J., Song, J., & Nam, H. (2019). Team Smart Pilot, R&D Learning Lab. Together R&D, 63(5), 18-19. Note that Together R&D is the magazine published by the R&D Division at Hyundai Motor Group.
[01] Choi, B. (2018). Make Your Name Worth Something. Hyundai Motor Group University. Note that it is a 13-minute personal interview video specifically designed to motivate new employees, particularly the 2018 Hyundai Motor Group's new recruits.
[08] Completed ‘The George Washington University: Introduction to Lean Innovation’ Program in 2023
[07] Completed ‘Harvard Business School Online: Leading with Finance’ Program in 2023
[06] Completed ‘Harvard Business School Online: Entrepreneurship Essentials’ Program in 2021
[05] Completed ‘The George Washington University: Introduction to Lean Innovation’ Program in 2021
[04] Completed ‘Harvard Business School Online: Business Analytics’ Program in 2020
[03] Completed ‘The George Washington University: Introduction to Lean Innovation’ Program in 2020
[02] Completed ‘Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK)’ Program in 2018
[01] Completed ‘Hyundai Motor Company: Research Scholarship Student’ Program from 2016 to 2017
Optimization Software: General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS), Gurobi
Statistical & Simulation Software: SAS, R, Matlab, MiniTab, Simio
Electronic & Electrical Software: Verilog, OrCAD
3D Modeling Software: Computer Aided Three dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)
Programming Language: Python, SQL, R, C
Documentation Software: Microsoft Office, LaTeX
Project Management
Business Development and Operation
Available on request by E-mail