Visiting / Associate Professors and Postdoc
Rajesh Kumar
rajeshkumarf11 [at] gmail.com
Visiting Professor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Dept. of Physics, H.P. Uni. ShimlaM.Tech IIT Roorkee
M.E., Dept. of Physics, CCS Uni. Meerut
B.E., Dept. of Sciences, CCS Uni.Meerut
Short Bio
Rajesh Kumar obtained his Ph.D. in Physics (Nanotechnology) from H.P.University, Shimla (India) in 2010. August 2007 to September 2008, he has worked as a researcher with Professor Kwang Soo Kim, Director of Center for Superfunctional Materials (CSM) at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea. Currently, Rajesh Kumar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics in Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) and visiting Professor in our lab. His current research topics are Super Resolution Optical Microscopy, Nanostructures analysis using High Resolution Microscopies, Transition metal Nanostructures on Si substrates, Thin film formation of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Spintronic Device Application.theorems.
Oliver James
j.olivermount [at] gmail.com
Research Professor, Sung Kyun Kwan University
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST (2011 ~ 2014)
Ph.D., Signal Processing, IIT Madras, 2011
M.E., Communication Systems, 2005
B.E., Electronics & Communications, 2002
Short Bio
J. Oliver received the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, India, in 2011, the M.E. and B.E. degrees in Electronics and Communication Engineering from India, in 2002 and 2005, respectively. His research interests include Statistical Signal Processing, Optical Imaging, Array Signal Processing and Compressed Sensing for Optical systems. He joined as a post-doc in INFONET Laboratory, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), in February 2011. He is currently focusing on the applications of compressing sensing in optical imaging systems and involved in deriving new under-sampling theorems.
Sang-Seon Byun
ssbyun [at] gmail.com
Assistant Professor, Catholic University of Pusan
Research Professor at INFONET, GIST (2012.05 ~ 2013.02)
Ph.D., Computer science, Korea University
M.E., Computer science, Korea University
B.E., Computer science, Korea University
Short Bio
Sang-Seon Byun received the BS and MS degrees in computer science from Korea University, Seoul, Korea, in 1996 and 2002, respectively. He received the Ph.D. degree in computer science at Korea University, Seoul, Korea, in 2007. He was an assistant research professor of Graduate School of Embedded Software at Korea University in 2007. From 2007 to 2011, he has served as a postdoc and research scientist of Department Electronics and Telecommunications at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. Currently, he is a research professor of School of Information and Communication in Gwangju Institute Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, Korea. His current research interests are in the fields of Cognitive Radio Networks and Software-Defined Radio Architecture.
Asad Mahmood
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST (2011.09 ~ 2012.08)
Ph.D., ENSTA/ENST, 2008
M.S., University of Paris Sud, Orsay, France, 2004
B.S., GIK Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Topi, Pakistan, 2002
Short Bio
Asad Mahmood did his B.E in Electrical Engineering from GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Pakistan in 2002. He was selected amongst a group of students to go for his DEA (Masters in Research) Degree in ‘Electronic Systems and Infornation Processing’ from University of Paris Sud, Orsay, France from 2003-2004. He was offered Ph.D. scholarship from ENSTA ( Ecole Nationale Superieure des Techniques Avancees ) to do research on efficient algorithms for resource allocation problems in multicarrier systems. He completed his Ph.D. in July 2008 jointly from ENSTA / ENST (Telecom Paristech). He then joined CASE ( Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering ), Islamabad, Pakistan as an Assistant Professor in November 2008 where he remained till July 2011 and was involved in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the ECE Dept. and doing research in the fields of Synchronization Algorithms for OFDM systems, LDPC/Turbo Channel Codes and Spectrum Sensing and Sharing algorithms for Cognitive Radios. He has joined GIST from September 2011 and worked in exploring the coding theoretic aspects in Compressed Sensing.
Zafar Iqbal
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST (2017.09 ~ 2017.11)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2017
M.S., Information and Mechatronics, GIST, 2010
B.S., Computer Engineering, COMSATS Institute of IT, 2005
Short Bio
Hyunjun Jung
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Computer and Radio Communications Engineering, Korea University, 2017
M.S., Computer Science and Engineering, Soongsill University, 2010
B.S., Computer Science, Sahmyook University, 2008
Short Bio
Muhammad Ahmad
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST
M.S., Information & Communication Systems, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
B.S., Computer Science, COMSATS University
Short Bio
Mohamed Yaseen. J
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST, 2020
M.S., Information & Communication, GIST, 2016
B.S., Electronics & Communication Engineering, Anna University, 2011
Short Bio
Je-Hyuk Jang
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST, 2021
M.S., Information & Communication, GIST, 2016
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 2014
Short Bio
Ph.D. Alumni
Jintaek Seong
Mokpo National University (목포대, 융합소프트웨어학, 교수)
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (의료산업진흥재단, 연구원) (2014 ~ 2016)
Ph.D., Information & Communications, GIST, 2014
M.S., Electrical Engineering, GIST, 2008
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Univ.of Seoul, 2006
Hwanchol Jang
Now working at Agency for Defense Development
Advanced Photonics Research Institute, GIST (APRI) (2015-2016)
Ph.D., Information & Communications, GIST, 2015
M.S., Electrical Engineering, GIST, 2008
B.S., Electrical Engineering, HGU, 2006
Younghak Shin
Now working at LG CNS
Ph.D., Information & Communications, GIST, 2016
M.S., Information Communication, GIST, 2011
B.S., Electronics & Communications, Kwangwoon Univ., 2009
Zafar Iqbal
Now working as a Research Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University, USA (2017.11 ~)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2017
M.S., Information and Mechatronics, GIST, 2010
B.S., Computer Engineering, COMSATS Institute of IT, 2005
Muhammad Asif Raza
nagnapk [at] gmail.com
Assistant Professor, Bahauddin Zakariya University (Pakistan)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2018
M.S., Information Technology, NUST, 2006
B.S., Computer Science, UCP, 2003
Woongbi Lee
Now working at KIBO (기술보증기금)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2018
M.S., Information Communication, GIST, 2010
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Konkuk Univ., 2009
Sangjun Park
Now working at ETRI (한국전자통신연구원)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2019
B.S., Computer Science & Engineering, ChungNam National Univ., 2009
Seungchan Lee
Now working at KETI (한국전자기술연구원)
Ph.D., Information Communication, GIST, 2020
M.S., Information Technology, GIST, 2012
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Chungbuk National Univ., 2009
Pavel Ni
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST, 2021
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Tashkent University of IT, 2009
Mohamed Yaseen. J
Postdoctor at INFONET, GIST
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2020
M.S., Information & Communication, GIST, 2016
B.S., Electronics & Communication Engineering, Anna University, 2011
Je-Hyuk Jang
Now working at Onther
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST, 2021
M.S., Information & Communication, GIST, 2016
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 2014
Cheolsun Kim
Now working at KETI (한국전자기술연구원)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST, 2021
B.S., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, GIST, 2016
Jusung Kang
k92492 [at] gist.ac.kr
Now working at ETRI (한국전자통신연구원)
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2024
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Ajou University 2012
Haeung Choi
haeung [at] gist.ac.kr
Now working at Libervance
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, 2025
M.S., Information Communication, GIST, 2015
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 2013
M.S. Alumni
Hyeongwon Jeon
Now working at LIG NEX1
Olzetek(올제텍, 주임연구원)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2012.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Hanbat National Univ., 2010
Suje Lee
Now working at Continental Automotive Systems
Satreci (세트렉아이, 연구원)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2012.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Sung Kyun Kwan Univ., 2010
Jaegun Choi
Now working at Agency for Defense Development (국방과학연구소, 연구원)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2013.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Inha Univ., 2011
Soogil Woo
Now working at Hyundai AutoEver (현대오토에버)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2014.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kyungpook National Univ., 2012
Hyeongho Baek
Now working at Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (국방기술품질원, 연구원)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2014.08)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Jeonnam National Univ., 2011
Jeongmin Ryu
Now working at Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (국방기술품질원, 연구원)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2014.08)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Jeonnam National Univ., 2011
Sangjun Park
Now working at Hyundai AutoEver (현대오토에버)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2015.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kyungpook National Univ., 2013
Haeung Choi
haeung [at] gist.ac.kr
Continuing to a Ph.D. program at Infonet, GIST
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2015.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kyungpook National Univ., 2013
Seungyun Choe
Now working at CJ OliveNetworks
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2016.02)
B.S., Computer Science & Engineering, Korea University of Technology & Education, 2014
Je-Hyuk Jang
Continuing to a Ph.D. program at Infonet, GIST
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2016.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 2014
Rohit Thakur
Now working at Pittasoft
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2017.08)
B.S. Tech., Electronics & Comm. Eng., P University, Shimla, India, 2014
Jaewon Bang
Now working at Samsung Electronics
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2018.02)
B.S., Electronic Engineering, Hannam University
Hyunjun Han
jun10040701 [at] naver.com
Now working at LG CNS
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2018.02)
B.S., Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Handong Global Univ., 2016
Jeong Park
sillentsky [at] nate.com
Now working at ASML Korea
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2018.02)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Kyungpook National Univ., 2015
Kiwon Yang
p2881p [at] naver.com
Now working at Hyundai Heavy Industries
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2019.02)
B.S., Electronics & Communication Engineering, Jeonnam National Univ., 2017
Giljun Jung
jinpeg112 [at] gmail.com
Now working at POSCO
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2019.08)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Handong Global Univ., 2017
Changyun Lee
lyun4703 [at] gist.ac.kr
Now working at JOYCITY
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2020.02)
B.S., Electronic Engineering, Jeonbuk National Univ.
Hyoungsung Kim
p2881p [at] naver.com
Now working at KETI (Korea Electronics Technology Institute)
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST (2021.02)
B.S., Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University, 2019
Hayoung Park
mintyoung [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST
B.S., Computer Engineering, Changwon National University, 2020
SeungBeom Kang
kangsb5186 [at] gist.ac.kr
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST
B.S., Computer & Information Engineering, Chonnam National University, 2018
Hyeong Ju, Kim
hyeongju1994 [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST
B.S., Economics, Gachon University, 2020
Yesuilen, Gulugdemberel
yesuilen [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST
B.S., Petroleum engineering, MUST, 2019
Jioh Lee
jioh0826 [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST
B.S., Electronics Engineering, Chungbuk National University, 2022
Youngin Choi
young_in [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Continuing to a Ph.D. program at Infonet, GIST
Master's degree at Infonet, GIST
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Mokpo National University, 2022
Intern Students & Researchers
Khanh le tran tien
kog1986 [at] yahoo.co.kr
2009.09 ~ 2009.12
Amber Shafiq
shafiqamber [at] yahoo.com
2009.09 ~ 2009.12
Junho Lee
Now working at KETI
ljh8097 [at] gmail.com
2009.09 ~ 2010.09
Le wang
Harbin Institute of Technology
wlwangle [at] 126.com
2010.06 ~ 2010.08
Lin-lin Bi
Harbin Institute of Technology
jaybi [at] 126.com
2010.06 ~ 2010.08
Jeongmin Ryu
vim999 [at] naver.com
Intern 2010.06 ~ 2010.12
Aparna Vegendla
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
2010.09 ~ 2010.12
Lan Hoang Quoc Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
2010.09 ~ 2010.12
Han Jungbong
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2011.06 ~ 2011.09
Ashish Pandey
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi & Punjab Engineering College
Intern 2011.06 ~ 2011.08
Ni Pavel
Tashkent University of Information Technology
pavelnee [at] yahoo.com
Intern 2011.09 ~ 2011.12
Kim Evgenii
Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University
evgenii [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2011.09 ~ 2012.02
Zafar Iqbal
M.S., GIST, 2010
B.S., COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, 2005
zafar [at] gist.ac.kr
Researcher 2010.09 ~ 2011.01
Sunil Kumar
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
sunilcrj1 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2012.05 ~ 2012.07
Shivam Sinha
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
shivamsinha91 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2012.05 ~ 2012.07
Ashish Dewaker
IIT Kanpur, India
ashishd [at] iitk.ac.in
Intern 2012.05 ~ 2012.07
Dong Min Kim
Korea University
sinsamin1107 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2012.08 ~ 2012.12
Jiyeon Hong
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2013.06 ~ 2013.12
Sagabala Sujani
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Intern 2014.01 ~ 2014.06
Nitin Rawat
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi & Punjab Engineering College
Researcher 2011.06 ~ 2014.08
Yongwoo Lee
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2014.06 ~ 2014.12
Konrad Wichrowski
Intern 2014.06 ~ 2014.12
Tamás Böndi
Pázmány Péter Catholic University
bondi.tamas [at] hallgato.ppke.hu
Intern 2018.06 ~ 2018.08
M. Rosyidi
M.S., Nara Institute of Science and Technology
B.S., Gadjah Mada University, 2005
m_rosyidi.lv0 [at] is.naist.jp
Intern 2018.06 ~ 2018.08
Seongmin Cho
GIST Undergraduate Student
chob58 [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2018.12 ~ 2019.06
Seokju Kim
GIST Undergraduate Student
nonegrey [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2019.02 ~ 2019.06
Jonghong Chae
B.S., Chosun University, 2019
manajono [at] gmail.com
Researcher 2019.03 ~ 2020.02
Suwhoan Lim
GIST Undergraduate Student
suwhoanlim [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2020.06 ~ 2020.08
Mirim Park
GIST Undergraduate Student
mirimlemon [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2020.03 ~ 2020.10
HuiSu Kim
GIST Undergraduate Student
tomm1203 [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2020.11 ~ 2021.02
Kimchann Chon
M.S., University of Ulsan, 2021
B.S., Pannasastra University of Cambodia, 2018
kimchannchon101 [at] gmail.com
Researcher 2021 ~ 2022
조성민
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021
허윤재
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021
Mirim Park
GIST Undergraduate Student
mirimlemon [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2021
오늘새빛
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021
강신영
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021
오도준
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021.12 ~ 2022.02
심수연
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021.12 ~ 2022.02
허현준
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021.12 ~ 2022.02
김예은
GIST Undergraduate Student
Intern 2021.12 ~ 2022.02
Minjun Kim
GIST Undergraduate Student
kimmj2756 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2022.11 ~ 2023.06
Istiaque Ahmed
isti.ru.cse [at] gmail.com
Researcher 2022.03 ~ 2023.07
Kihyun Yu
GIST Undergraduate Student
kihyun6196 [at] gist.ac.kr
Intern 2022.11 ~ 2024.02
Hyungjun Kwon
GIST Undergraduate Student
hyungjunkwon [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Intern 2023.06 ~ 2024.02
Gyeongdeok Maeng
GIST Undergraduate Student
maeng779 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2022.12 ~ 2024.08
Youngseo Han
GIST Undergraduate Student
flux1002 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2024.08 ~ 2025.02
Surin Lee
GIST Undergraduate Student
Continuing to a M.S. program at Infonet, GIST
leesurin [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Intern 2022.07 ~ 2024.06
Minho Yoon
GIST Undergraduate Student
Continuing to a Ph.D. program at Infonet, GIST
minho.yoon [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Intern 2022.07 ~ 2025.02
Eungyeol Lee
GIST Undergraduate Student
doryeon514 [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Intern 2024.08 ~ 2025.06
Sumaya
GIST Undergraduate Student
sumaiiaaltyn [at] gmail.com
Intern 2024.10 ~ 2025.03
Yongtae Lee
GIST Undergraduate Student
Continuing to a M.S. program at Infonet, GIST
maeng779 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2024.06 ~ 2025.08
Nada Ismail
B.S., Zewail University, 2025
s-nada.ismail [at] zewailcity.edu.eg
Intern 2025.07 ~ 2025.08
Maame Serwah Dumfeh
Dongseo University
serwahmaame19 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2025.07 ~ 2025.08
Jaehyeong We
GIST Undergraduate Student
wejaehyeong [at] gm.gist.ac.kr
Intern 2024.06 ~ 2025.12
Geonwoo Jo
Chosun University
dlsrhddyd999 [at] gmail.com
Intern 2025.12 ~ 2026.02
Minjun Park
GIST Undergraduate Student
-
Intern 2025.10 ~ 2026.02
Jinwoo Oh
GIST Undergraduate Student
-
Intern 2025.12 ~ 2026.02
Administrative Staff
Sungjin Lim
sungjin [at] gist.ac.kr
Administrative Staff 2010.09 ~ 2011.09
Soo-Jeong Kim
soo [at] gist.ac.kr
Administrative Staff 2011.09 ~ 2013.08
Former Graduate Students of Professor Lee at the University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D. Graduates:
- Cheng-Chun Chang (Ph.D. degree: Defense date: Oct. 2008, postdoc at UPMC, Currently a Professor in Taiwan)
Dissertation Title: Low density graph codes and novel optimization strategies for information transfer over impaired medium
- Xiaofei Song (Ph.D. degree: Defense date: 7-23-2007, Ericsson, USA)
Dissertation Title: SIGNAL DESIGN FOR MULTIPLE-ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND WIRELESS NETWORKS
- Jianming Wu (Ph.D. degree: Defense date: 7-10-2006, Lucent-Alcatel, Beijing China)
Dissertation Title: DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS FOR LDPC CODED MODULATION IN MULTIUSER MIMO SYSTEMS
Other Ph.D. Students Advised:
- Jingqiao Zhang (Moved and Graduated from RIP)
- Ning Yao (Working for Ph.D. at UPitt Medical Center)
M . S . Graduates Advised:
- Hamja Mahmood (MS 2008)
Thesis: PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF LINK ADAPTIVE 802.11 WLANS WITH MULTIUSER DETECTION CAPABLE RECEIVERS
- Gayatri Mehta (MS 2004)
- Xinde Hu (MS 2004)
- Aykut Kalaycioglu (MS 2004)