Prof. Dong You Choi | Wireless Communication Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dong You Choi, Chosun University, South Korea

Dr.Dong You Choi is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in microwave engineering, antenna engineering, and applied electromagnetics. At the undergraduate level, he teaches courses such as General Electricity and Electronics, Electromagnetics, Microwave Engineering, and Engineering Mathematics, while at the graduate level, he lectures on Advanced Microwave Engineering, Advanced Antenna Engineering, and Capstone Design. Known for his excellence in teaching, Dr.Dong You Choi has consistently received high student satisfaction ratings, with an average lecture evaluation score of 4.7 out of 5, and has been honored with the Best Teacher award three times. His dedication to student support is reflected in his counseling sessions, which have averaged 43.56 per semester in recent years.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Dr. Dong-You Choi

Dr. Dong-You Choi demonstrates exceptional qualifications and achievements in research, education, and administrative leadership, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education:

Ph.D.: Field: Electrical Engineering (Microwave Engineering)

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Master’s Degree (M.Tech.): Field: Microwave Engineering
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Bachelor’s Degree (B.Tech.): Field: Electrical Engineering
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Work Experience:

Courses Taught:
- Undergraduate Level:
  - General Electricity and Electronics
  - Electromagnetics
  - Microwave Engineering
  - Engineering Mathematics
- Graduate Level:
  - Advanced Microwave Engineering
  - Advanced Antenna Engineering
  - Capstone Design
Lecture Evaluations:
- Average rating: 4.7/5, showing high student satisfaction.
- Awarded the Best Teacher Award three times.
Student Counseling:
- Conducted an average of 30.65 counseling sessions per semester regarding education, school life, and career guidance. Over the past five years, this number has increased to 43.56 sessions per semester.
Publications:
- Authored a textbook on Engineering Mathematics tailored to students’ diverse educational backgrounds.
- Published specialized textbooks on Circuit Theory and Circuit Experiments.

Research Competence:

Research Achievements:
- Published 59 papers in international academic journals (SCIE).
- Published 33 papers in domestic journals (KCI).
- Presented 74 papers at domestic and international conferences.
- Registered 11 patents and programs.
- Over the last five years, published 33 papers in SCIE journals.
Research Funding:
- Secured approximately 5 billion KRW in external research funding.
- Facilitated seven technology transfers to local industries.
Awards:
- Received nine Best Paper Awards, including the Best Paper Award at the IEEE International Conference.
- Awarded the Baegak Academic Award at Chosun University in 2022 for top research achievements over three years.
Academic Activities:
- Senior Member of IEEE, actively serving as a reviewer for domestic and international journals.
- Participates as an expert member in the Korean ITU-R SG3 committee.

Administrative Competence:

Deputy Director, SW-Centered University Project Group (April 2021 – February 2023)
Director, Industry-Academia Cooperation Center (April 2021 – February 2023)
Deputy Director, LINC+ Project
- Managed a budget of approximately 18.7 billion KRW over five years, collaborating with multiple departments and staff to establish industry-academic cooperation programs.
Director, Field Practice Center, Secretary of IT Research Institute
- Handled administrative and financial duties for research, education, employment, and industry-academic cooperation.
Committee Participation:
- Member of several national committees, including Gwangju City’s Big Data Committee and Gwangju Technopark’s Personnel Committee.
- Non-executive director at the Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency.

Publication top Notes:

Resource Efficient Full-Duplex Mode of Transmissions Under Imperfect CSI

Design and Optimization of a Mid-Field Wireless Power Transfer System for Enhanced Energy Transfer Efficiency

Analysis of Centimeter and Millimeter-Wave Path Loss at Emergency Exit

Investigating Polarization-Sensitive Transmission and Reflection Metasurfaces for Advanced Wavefront Manipulation

Design and Performance Evaluation of a Compact Frequency-Reconfigurable Coplanar-Waveguide-Fed Slotted Patch Antenna for Multi-Band Wireless Communication

Microstrip to Slot-Line-Fed Microstrip Patch Antenna with Radiation Pattern Diversity for X-Band Application

A Metalens Design for On- and Off-Center Focusing with Amorphous Silicon Hydrogenated (a-Si:H)-Based 1D Array in Visible Spectrum

Prof. Avinash Pawar, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Lonere, India

Dr. Avinash Pawar is a dedicated and experienced educator with over 12 years of teaching in the field of Engineering. Based in Nashik, India, he holds a Ph.D. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, where he has also served as a lecturer. Dr. Pawar has a Master’s degree in VLSI & ES from SNJB’s College of Engineering, Chandwad. Currently an Assistant Professor and Vice-Principal at Vidya Prasarak Mandal Thane in Ratnagiri, he excels in student counseling, classroom administration, and performance improvement. Dr. Pawar has successfully completed three ATAL training programs and has five publications to his name. He is also a member of IEEE and ISOI and holds EdX certificates in Project Management and Research Methods. His professional roles have included Vice-Principal, Head of Department, IQAC Coordinator, and Hostel Rector. Fluent in Marathi, Hindi, and English, Dr. Pawar is known for his innovative teaching methods and his commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Achievements:

Successfully completed 3 ATAL training programs 🏆

Published 5 research papers 📚

Earned 2 EdX certificates in Project Management and Research Methods 🎓

Member of IEEE and ISOI 🏅

Held multiple leadership roles including Vice-Principal, Head of Department, IQAC Coordinator, and Hostel Rector 🏫

Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor & Vice-Principal
Vidya Prasarak Mandal Thane, Ratnagiri
June 2013 – Present

Utilized diverse learning modalities and support materials to enhance the learning process 📊

Managed administrative tasks including attendance, grading, and student records 📋

Applied innovative teaching methods to meet student learning objectives 🧑‍🏫

Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities 💼

Supported struggling students with additional resources and consistent check-ins 🆘

Assisted in the continuous development, review, planning, and evaluation of the engineering program’s performance 📈

Lecturer

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere
July 2010 – May 2013

Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content for student-centered learning 📝

Created quizzes, tests, and projects to assess student knowledge 🎯

Designed and selected lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives 📖