Ms. Yuri Kim | Data Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yuri Kim | Data Monitoring | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Yuri Kim, Korea University, South Korea

Yuri Kim is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, where she has been conducting research since September 2020 as a recipient of the ICT Elite Talent Development Program Scholarship. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary, where she graduated with distinction under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship. Yuri has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having served as a lecturer at Korea University Graduate School of Education and Eötvös Loránd University, teaching advanced data structures and functional programming. She has also worked as a project manager at The Mihalik Group, leading the development of in-house business automation software, and as a student backend developer at Ericsson. Her research interests span natural language processing, machine learning, and financial modeling, with notable publications on stock trading recommendation systems, serendipity-based recommender systems, and Linked Open Data structures. She has been actively involved in entrepreneurial ventures, participating in the 2024 Korean I-Corps Program and the 2023 Innovation Startup School, focusing on AI-driven solutions. Proficient in Python, C, Go, and Clean, Yuri combines her expertise in programming with strong project management skills in Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Yuri Kim is an exceptional researcher in computer science, artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), and recommender systems, demonstrating a strong academic and professional background. Her diverse expertise, high-impact research contributions, and interdisciplinary approach make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

📍 Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
🔹 Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science (2020.09 – Present)
🔹 🎖️ Recipient of ICT Elite Talent Development Program Scholarship
🔹 🏫 Research Assistant

📍 Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
🔹 B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Computer Science (Integrated Program) (2016.09 – 2019.08)
🔹 📊 GPA: 4.28 / 4.5 (Master’s) | 4.48 / 4.5 (Bachelor’s)
🔹 🎖️ Recipient of Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungarian Government Scholarship)

💼 Work Experience

📍 The Mihalik Group, Chicago, IL (Remote)
🔹 Project Manager (PM) (2023.08 – 2024.07)
🔹 🏗️ Developed in-house business automation software
🔹 📅 Planned & designed project phases, coordinated schedules
🔹 🔍 Managed resources & monitored project performance

📍 Korea University Graduate School of Education, Seoul, South Korea
🔹 Lecturer – Advanced Data Structures (2022.09 – 2023.02)
🔹 🖥️ Delivered lectures on Data Structures & Algorithms
🔹 📝 Designed quizzes, assignments, exams & projects
🔹 📚 Developed instructional materials

📍 Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
🔹 Lecturer – Functional Programming (Clean Language) (2018.02 – 2019.02)
🔹 🏛️ Taught Clean Functional Programming
🔹 ✍️ Designed evaluations, assignments, exams & projects
🔹 📖 Created instructional materials

📍 Ericsson, Budapest, Hungary
🔹 Student Backend Developer (2018.09 – 2019.01)
🔹 ⚙️ Developed & evaluated performance test cases using C
🔹 🛠️ Updated codebase to align with modern standards
🔹 🔍 Conducted code reviews & refactoring

🏆 Awards & Honors

🔹 2024 Korean I-Corps Program 🚀

  • AI-Based Personalized Makeup Consulting
    🔹 2023 Innovation Startup School 🏅
  • AI-Based Celebrity Memorabilia Donation & Auction Platform

🎖️ Achievements

📌 Publications & Research 📚
🔹 Developed a Rule-Based Stock Trading Recommendation System 📈
🔹 Designed a Serendipity-Incorporated Recommender System 🤖
🔹 Implemented a Linked Data Visualization System 🔗
🔹 Proposed methods for Enhancing Linked Open Data (LOD) 🛠️
🔹 Researched Interdisciplinary Applications for Functional Programming 🎨
🔹 Compared Clean vs. C Programming for Education 💻
🔹 Explored Distributed Computation Patterns in Go & RabbitMQ ☁️

📌 Projects 🔍
🔹 SEC 13D/G & 13F Report Tracking Platform (2024.12) 📊
🔹 Text-to-Speech-Based Audiobook Auto-Generation (2024.12) 🎙️
🔹 AI Avatar-Based Motion Slide Auto-Generation (2024.12) 🖼️
🔹 DART Stock Large Shareholder Report Crawling System (2024.10) 📑

Publication Top Notes:

A Rule-Based Stock Trading Recommendation System Using Sentiment Analysis and Technical Indicators

Introduction to programming Using Clean

Mr. Adrian Barglazan | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adrian Barglazan | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adrian Barglazan, University “Lucian Blaga” Sibiu, Romania

Adrian Barglazan is a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant Softvision, based in Sibiu, Romania, with a strong focus on continuous learning and growth in software development. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, where he is also pursuing a Ph.D. with a research focus on media forensics. With over 15 years of professional experience, Adrian has worked in various roles, including software development, team leadership, and teaching. His expertise spans Microsoft-related technologies, agile development, clean code principles, and design patterns. Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects in cloud ERP systems, pharmaceutical software, and ERP applications, working with technologies such as C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, React, and Azure. In addition to his industry work, Adrian has been a teaching assistant at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu since 2011, specializing in data compression and DirectX. His interests extend to computer vision and machine learning, reflecting his passion for innovative and high-quality software solutions

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Adrian Barglazan

Adrian Barglazan demonstrates strong expertise in software development, computer vision, and media forensics, with a balance of industry experience and academic involvement. His Ph.D. research in media forensics, combined with over a decade of teaching experience in data compression and image processing, positions him as a knowledgeable professional in his field. However, for a Best Researcher Award, factors such as high-impact publications, patents, funded research projects, and citations play a crucial role. While Adrian has valuable technical contributions, his eligibility for this award would be strengthened by more peer-reviewed research publications and recognized contributions to the scientific community. Therefore, he is a strong candidate for an innovation or industry-academic impact award but may need further academic credentials to be fully competitive for a Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Computer Science (2019 – Present) 📖🔍
    Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu – Focus on Media Forensics
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science (2009 – 2011) 🎓
    Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (2005 – 2009) 🎓
    University “Lucian Blaga”, Faculty of Engineering “Hermann Oberth”, Sibiu

💼 Work Experience:

🔹 Senior Software EngineerCognizant Softvision (Sept 2020 – Present)
📍 Sibiu, Romania

  • Focus on Microsoft-related technologies, agile development, and clean code
  • Expertise in software architecture, development, testing, and mentoring

🔹 PhD Student & Teaching AssistantLucian Blaga University of Sibiu (Sept 2011 – Present)
📍 Sibiu County, Romania

  • Research in Media Forensics 🔍
  • Teaching Data Compression & DirectX to 4th-year students 🎓
  • Covers key algorithms like Shannon, Huffman, LZ77, JPEG, MPEG

🔹 Software DeveloperVisma (Apr 2017 – Sept 2020)
📍 Sibiu County, Romania

  • Senior developer in cloud ERP Single Page Application (SPA) development ☁️💻
  • Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Azure SQL, React, TypeScript
  • Worked with Kanban methodology, CI/CD, and cross-country teams

🔹 DeveloperiQuest Technologies (Sept 2011 – Apr 2017)
📍 Sibiu County, Romania

  • Lead developer in Pharma sector projects 💊
  • Software architecture, risk management, and recruitment 📋

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

🌟 PhD Researcher in Media Forensics 📸🔬
🌟 Senior Software Engineer with over 17 years of experience in the software industry 💻
🌟 Specializes in Microsoft technologies, Agile development, and Clean Code principles
🌟 Mentor & Teacher – educating future developers on Data Compression & DirectX 🎓
🌟 Experienced in cloud-based ERP systems, software architecture, and machine learning ☁️🤖
🌟 Contributor to recruitment & technical interviews in multiple companies 🏅

Publication Top Notes:

Wavelet Based Inpainting Detection

Enhanced Wavelet Scattering Network for Image Inpainting Detection

Lung Sounds Anomaly Detection with Respiratory Cycle Segmentation

Image Inpainting Forgery Detection: A Review

Image Inpainting Forgery Detection: A Review