Prof. Yoon-Gyung Sung | Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Yoon-Gyung Sung, Chosun University, South Korea
Yoon-Gyung Sung is a distinguished professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Chosun University, South Korea, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He earned his B.S. degree in machine design from Yeungnam University in 1982, followed by an M.S. degree in mechanical vibration and control from Yonsei University in 1987. He completed his Ph.D. at The University of Alabama in 1997, specializing in the nonlinear control of large flexible systems. Dr. Sung was a postdoctoral fellow at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) from 1998 to 2000, where he further developed his expertise in control systems. His research interests encompass nonlinear system control, multiple robotics, input shaping control, and intelligent mechatronics, contributing significantly to advancements in these fields.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Yoon-Gyung Sung is a distinguished academic in the field of mechanical engineering, holding degrees from prominent institutions: a B.S. in machine design from Yeungnam University (1982), an M.S. in mechanical vibration and control from Yonsei University (1987), and a Ph.D. from The University of Alabama, focusing on nonlinear control of large flexible systems (1997). He has been a faculty member at Chosun University since 2001 and currently serves as a full professor.
Education
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
 The University of Alabama, USA
 Specialization: Nonlinear Control of Large Flexible Systems
 Year: 1997
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
 Yonsei University, South Korea
 Specialization: Mechanical Vibration and Control
 Year: 1987
- B.S. in Machine Design
 Yeungnam University, South Korea
 Year: 1982
Work Experience
- Full Professor
 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chosun University, South Korea
 Year: 2001 – Present
- Postdoctoral Fellow
 Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)
 Years: 1998 – 2000
