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- Writing production code for Da Vinci SP surgical robots, deployed globally in operating rooms.- Enhancing user-robot physical interaction of Da Vinci SP surgical robots by conducting root causefailure analysis and improving force control algorithms through model- and data-based approaches.- Characterized motion control accuracy using an optical tracker.- Streamlined robot calibration processes by improving algorithms and removing redundant protocols,significantly reducing… Show more - Writing production code for Da Vinci SP surgical robots, deployed globally in operating rooms.- Enhancing user-robot physical interaction of Da Vinci SP surgical robots by conducting root causefailure analysis and improving force control algorithms through model- and data-based approaches.- Characterized motion control accuracy using an optical tracker.- Streamlined robot calibration processes by improving algorithms and removing redundant protocols,significantly reducing manufacturing costs.- Led the prototyping of a novel control feature. Patent filing in progress. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation (Dr. Neville Hogan): Recognizing lack of progress in robotic devices that aid human locomotion, utilized physics and dynamical systems modeling insights to understand human locomotion with and without various physical devices. - Demonstrated that a double inverted pendulum model using Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR)control is the simplest yet competent model for human balance.- Characterized human responses to… Show more Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation (Dr. Neville Hogan): Recognizing lack of progress in robotic devices that aid human locomotion, utilized physics and dynamical systems modeling insights to understand human locomotion with and without various physical devices. - Demonstrated that a double inverted pendulum model using Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR)control is the simplest yet competent model for human balance.- Characterized human responses to different mechanical interventions by a hip exoskeleton robot,leading to a hypothesis that gait symmetry might be an influential element in motor adaptation.- Designed and implemented control algorithms for the hip exoskeleton robot in C++.- Assessed the effects of the exoskeleton robot on human subjects via statistical hypothesis testing. Show less

- Developed a physics simulation engine using Linear Complementarity Problem (LCP) formulationfor dynamics analysis and controller design in systems with intermittent contact, using MATLAB.- Formulated a mathematically rigorous performance measure and an optimal control framework forrobust walking on unstructured terrain, using l∞-induced norm and l1 optimal control synthesis.- Developed a biomechanics-inspired force direction control method for bipedal walking, validatedin… Show more - Developed a physics simulation engine using Linear Complementarity Problem (LCP) formulationfor dynamics analysis and controller design in systems with intermittent contact, using MATLAB.- Formulated a mathematically rigorous performance measure and an optimal control framework forrobust walking on unstructured terrain, using l∞-induced norm and l1 optimal control synthesis.- Developed a biomechanics-inspired force direction control method for bipedal walking, validatedin simulations with a 5-link planar robot model. Show less

3-years of alternative military service as research personnel

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation, MIT (Dr. Neville Hogan)- Investigated human ankle mechanical impedance adaptation with an ankle exoskeleton robot.- Developed and implemented a real-time controller for the ankle exoskeleton robot in C.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Usa

Biomimetic Robotics Lab (Dr. Sangbae Kim)- Developed a high-level control framework for dynamic quadrupedal locomotion implemented onthe MIT Cheetah, achieving record speed for an quadruped robot with electromagnetic actuators.- Developed a physics simulation engine based on hybrid-dynamics formulation for dynamics analysisand controller design in systems with intermittent contact, using MATLAB.- Simulated and analyzed optimal use of robotic tail to enhance balance of a… Show more Biomimetic Robotics Lab (Dr. Sangbae Kim)- Developed a high-level control framework for dynamic quadrupedal locomotion implemented onthe MIT Cheetah, achieving record speed for an quadruped robot with electromagnetic actuators.- Developed a physics simulation engine based on hybrid-dynamics formulation for dynamics analysisand controller design in systems with intermittent contact, using MATLAB.- Simulated and analyzed optimal use of robotic tail to enhance balance of a quadruped robot Show less

Advised designing cost-effective mechanical and electrical system for the prototype of up-and-coming tactile alarm clock for visually impaired users.

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: President, Korean Graduate Students Association Samsung Scholarship $50k/yr Paused 36 months for alternative.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Samsung Scholarship $50k/yr

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering, Summa Cum Laude (4.17/4.30)

Activities and Societies: STEM(vice president, honor society), Team Contact (president, robotics club)