Dept. of Information and Communications Engineering
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Principal Investigator
| Prof. Seong Ho Jeong Prof. Seong Ho Jeong received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. He is currently Professor of Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) and has led various industry projects as Principal Investigator in the areas of AI/ML, multimedia communications and applications including DL/Federated Learning, Blockchain, eHealth, wireless/mobile networks, 5G/future networks, QoS, QoE, home networks, cross-layer design, networked robot, mobility management, signaling, CCN/CDN, and others. |
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Dr. Kamrul Hasan Dr. Kamrul Hasan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2010. Subsequently, he pursued advanced studies, achieving both his Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), South Korea, in 2016 and 2022, respectively. Currently, he holds the position of Postdoctoral Fellow within the Department of ICE at HUFS, South Korea. His expansive research portfolio encompasses a diverse array of domains, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Wireless Networks, Vehicular Communications (V2X), Content-Centric Networking (CCN), Information-Centric Networking (ICN), Blockchain, Device-to-Device (D2D) Communication, 5G/6G Networks, Future Internet Communication Systems, and the integration of AI within Mobile Networks. |
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Harun Ur Rashid Harun Ur Rashid is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in South Korea, starting his journey in September 2021. Previously, he pursued his M.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Cukurova University in Adana, Turkiye, where he was honored with the Turkish Government Scholarship. Harun's academic background includes a B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Mymensingh Engineering College, affiliated with the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. His research interests span various domains: AI/ML modeling and prediction, Wireless networks, 5G/6G mobile communication, image classification, reinforcement learning, and federated learning. E-mail: harun@hufs.ac.kr |
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Myeongseop Yoon Myeongseop Yoon is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in South Korea. Previously, he received a bachelor's degree from the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hanyang University. His research interests span various domains including AI/ML modeling and prediction, Wireless networks, 5G/6G mobile communication, image classification, reinforcement learning, and federated learning. |
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Selamawit Chane Selamawit Chane is a graduate student enrolled in the integrated Master's/Ph.D. program in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea, since 2023. She earned her B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, in 2021. Her research focuses on the application of deep learning models in next-generation wireless communication technologies, such as implementation of federated learning, recurrent learning and deep reinforcement learning algorithms in 5G/6G environment. |
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Md. Monirul Islam Md. Monirul Islam is a PhD student in Information and Communication Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea. He completed his M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in 2021 and his B.Sc. in CSE from Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) in 2015. His research interests include AI/Machine learning, Medical Imaging, Object detection/Anomaly detection, IoT and 5G/6G networks. He can be contacted via email at monirul@hufs.ac.kr. |
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Mahelet Kumelachew Assefa Mahelet Kumelachew is a Master's-PhD student in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea. She holds a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia. Her research interests include 5G/6G networks, wireless networks, and the application of AI in mobile networks. |
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Loret Abiy Awoke Loret Abiy Awoke is an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS). Loret’s academic background includes a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia. Her research interests include 5G/6G networks, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Wireless Networks, and Reinforcement Learning. |
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Woobean Seo Woobean Seo is a M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in South Korea, starting his journey in September 2021. Woobean's academic background includes a B.Sc. in Information and Communications Engineering at HUFS. His research interests span various domains: Embedded system, Deep learning model pipelining, Mobile edge computing, deep reinforcement learning, and real-time systems. |
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GaYoung Kim GaYoung Kim graduated from the M.S. program in Information and Communication Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in August 2023. Prior to that, she received her B.S. degree in Information and Communication Engineering from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Her research interests span a variety of areas: AI/ML modeling and prediction, deep reinforcement learning, association learning, wireless networks, 5G/6G mobile communications, and edge computing. |
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Nayeon Kim Nayeon Kim is an undergraduate student in the department of Information and Communications Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in South Korea. Her research interests include 5G/6G networks, mobile edge computing (MEC), and federated learning. |