Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sun Young Kim | Target Tracking Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sun Young Kim, Kunsan National University, South Korea

Dr. Sun Young Kim is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Kunsan National University, South Korea. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University in 2019 and 2015, respectively, following a B.S. degree in Electronic Engineering from Kookmin University in 1999. Dr. Kim has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor roles at Kunsan National University and Sun Moon University, as well as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sejong University. Her research spans a broad range of advanced technologies, including navigation systems, GNSS interference detection and mitigation, sensor fusion, SLAM, autonomous vehicles, target tracking and classification, fault detection, and deep learning. With a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied engineering, Dr. Kim is recognized for her contributions to intelligent navigation and control systems, making her a vital asset in the fields of autonomous systems and robotics.

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Summary of Suitability: Research for Best Researcher Award

Sun Young Kim holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University (2019) and has since built a strong academic career in mechanical engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Kunsan National University. With prior experience as an assistant professor and lecturer, as well as postdoctoral research in intelligent navigation and control systems, Sun Young Kim’s expertise spans navigation systems, GNSS interference detection and mitigation, multi-sensor fusion, autonomous vehicles, and deep learning. This interdisciplinary research portfolio demonstrates both depth and innovation in emerging fields crucial to modern engineering challenges. Given the combination of sustained research focus, academic leadership, and relevant expertise in advanced technologies, Sun Young Kim is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

• Ph.D. (Mar 2015 – Aug 2019)
  Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul

• M.S. (Mar 2013 – Feb 2015)
  Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul

• B.S. (Mar 1996 – Aug 1999)
  Department of Electronic Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul

💼 Work Experience

• Associate Professor (Apr 2023 – Present)
  School of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University

• Assistant Professor (Mar 2022 – Mar 2023)
  School of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University

• Assistant Professor (Mar 2020 – Feb 2022)
  School of Mechanical Convergence System Engineering, Kunsan National University

• Lecturer (Sep 2019 – Feb 2020)
  Division of Smart Automotive Engineering, Sun Moon University

• Postdoctoral Researcher (Sep 2019 – Feb 2020)
  Intelligent Navigation and Control Systems Laboratory, Sejong University

• Assistant Researcher (Jan 2011 – Dec 2012)
  Automation and Systems Research Institute, Seoul National University

🏆 Achievements & Awards

• Recognized for expertise in navigation systems, GNSS interference detection, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

• Contributed significantly to multi-sensor fusion and deep learning applications in robotics and control systems.

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