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Professor

PROFILE

Multi-Agent Systems & Autonomous Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)
Multi-modal Reasoning & Intelligence in AI

Full-time Professor

Artificial Intelligence

Seo, Hogeon(서호건)

Multi-Agent Systems & Autonomous Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)
Multi-modal Reasoning & Intelligence in AI

+82-42-866-6520

Current Position

2023 ~ Present Associate Professor, Artificial Intelligence Major, University of Science & Technology (UST)
2020 ~ Present Director of International Affairs, The Korean Society of Nondestructive Testing (KSNT)
2019 ~ Present Senior Researcher, Applied Artificial Intelligence Section, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)

Research Interest

Agentic AI for Autonomous Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDE)
Anomaly Detection in Multi-channel Time-series Data
Meta-Learning & Inverse Problems in Engineering Simulations
Simulation-to-Real Transfer in Physics-based AI Models
Data Augmentation in Multimodal Sensor Fusion AI

Education

2018 Ph.D., Convergence Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University
2013 B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University

Work Experience

2018 ~ 2019 Post Doctoral Researcher, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, GIST

Project

(On-going)
2024 ~ Present SMR Core and Hydrothermal AI-based Simulation Technology Development, MSICT
2024 ~ Present Research on Foundational Technologies to Improve the Applicability of Artificial Intelligence in the Nuclear Energy Field, KAERI
2023 ~ Present Data-Based Nuclear Cycle Facility Core Facility Predictive Diagnosis and Facility Management Technology Development, KAERI
2023 ~ Present Flaw Detection in Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation based on Meta-learning using Wave Propagation Surrogate Model, NRF
2023 ~ Present HANARO Secondary System Cooling Pump Predictive Diagnosis and Facility Management Technology Development, KAERI

(Completed)
2020 ~ 2023 AI-based Real-time Multidisciplinary Computational Mechanics Analysis and Design Digital Twin Development Convergence Cluster, MSICT
2020 ~ 2022 Development of Pressure System Intelligent Coupling Detection and Predictive Diagnosis Technology Based on Deep Learning, MSICT
2020 ~ 2022 Development of Technology for Quantitative Assessment of Long-term Health of Disposal Structures using Damage Evolution Characteristics, MSICT
2021 ~ 2022 Developing a Deep Learning Solver to Reduce Iterations of Topology Optimization, Hyundai Motor Company
2021 ~ 2022 Ultrasound and Electromagnetic Wave Sensing Fusion Technology to Visualize the Shaded Area of Laser Scan, KAERI
2020 ~ 2022 Development of Three-Dimensional Spatial Information Processing Technology for Nuclear Facility Decommissioning, MSICT
2020 ~ 2020 Pilot Study on Shaded Area Visualization in Laser Scan Via Ultrasonic Diffraction Synthetic Aperture Imaging, KAERI
2020 ~ 2020 Capacity Building Project for AI Specialized Companies (Track 2: AI Solution and Pilot Production), Linkgenesis
2020 ~ 2020 Strengthening the Stability of HANARO and Research Facilities through Intelligent Research Facility Operation, KAERI
2020 ~ 2020 Developed Automated Traceability Technology for Low- And Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Drums and Packages, MSICT
2019 ~ 2020 Preliminary Research on the Application of Intelligent Computer Technology to Nuclear Energy, KAERI
2019 ~ 2019 Developed AI Technology to Understand Unstructured Multi-Modal Information From Assembly Instructions to Generate and Validate Work Plans for Building Furniture in Real and Virtual Environments, MSICT
2019 ~ 2019 Artificial Intelligence-based Mold Part Feature Recognition, SAMSUNG Electronics
2019 ~ 2019 Deep Learning-based Voice Detection for Sound-Haptic Transfer, Dongwoon Anatech
2019 ~ 2019 Intelligent UI/UX Development for AR Glass-based Docent Management, MCST
2018 ~ 2019 Artificial Intelligence-based Algorithm Development for Sleep Analysis and Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Syndromes, GIST
2017 ~ 2018 Development of Ultrasonic Residual Stress Assessment System, SAMSUNG Electronics
2016 ~ 2016 Development of Laser Ultrasonic Testing System for Diagnosis of Surface/Sub-surface Defects, SAMSUNG Electronics
2014 ~ 2014 Technical Consultation for Defect/Material Property Measurement via Nondestructive Testing, SAMSUNG Electronics
2013 ~ 2018 Development of Linear/Nonlinear Hybrid Ultrasonic Techniques (UNIS & UNET) for Diagnosis of Hidden Damage in Structural Materials, MSICT
2013 ~ 2018 The Assessment of the Material Property Variation by using Nonlinear Frequency Characteristic of Surface Waves generated by Laser Beams, NRF
2012 ~ 2012 Analysis Study on Damage by High-power Laser, ADD
2012 ~ 2013 Development of Nonlinear Ultrasonic Technology for Diagnosis of Micro-damage in Materials, National Research Foundation of Korea
2012 ~ 2012 Development of Laser-based Nonlinear Surface Acoustic Wave Technology for Prognosis of Nuclear Facility Damage, KISTEP

Publication

(Google Scholar)
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=4llqDpUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

(Latest International Journal Articles)
• Restoration of Multi-Channel Signal Loss Using Autoencoder with Recursive Input Strategy, Scientific Reports (2025), IF: 3.8 (Q1)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-98374-5
• Artificial Intelligence Orchestration for Text-based Ultrasonic Simulation via Self-review by Multi-Large Language Model Agents, Scientific Reports (2025), IF: 3.8 (Q1)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-97498-y
• Defect Estimation using Surrogate-based Monte Carlo Bayesian Optimization, Measurement (2025), IF: 5.2 (Q1)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2025.117449

(Registrated Patents)
• Method and Device for Processing Point Cloud Data, 10-2832255 (2025)
• Method and System for Adaptive Data Augmentation Training for Shape Classification, 10-2791079 (2025)
• Apparatus and Method for Self-Learning Based on Feedback Data, 10-2773449 (2025)
• Apparatus and Method for Generating Query, 10-2751376 (2025)
• Method and Apparatus for Detecting Anomaly Based on Deep Learning Considering Uncertainty, 10-2717776 (2024)
• Method for Estimating Coordinates of Virtual Object, 10-2316389 (2021)
• Method for Acquiring Physical Status Information Using Non-contact Sensor, 10-2249237 (2021)
• Method for Optimizing Sleep, 10-2133314 (2020)
• Imaging Device Using Non-linear Property of Ultrasonic Wave and Method for the Same, 10-1883987 (2018)
• Slit Mask for generating Laser-generated Surface Wave using Elastic Tube, 10-1719433 (2017)
• Slit Mask for generating Laser-generated Surface Wave using Screen of Folding Fan Shape, 10-1719434 (2017)
• Thickness Meter using Ultrasonic Wave and Thickness Measuring Method of the Same, 10-1550706 (2015)

Professional Activities

2020 ~ Present Director of International Affairs, KSNT

Teaching Experiences

2025.02 ~ Present AutoML & Agentic AI Study (KRISS)
2023.07 ~ Present Exploring AI Models with AutoML Course (KIRD)
2022.05 ~ Present Expert Consulting on AI Applications in the Fields of Medicine, Bio, Chemistry, Drug Discovery, and Robotics (KIRD)
2023.02 ~ 2023.08 Career Development Course Mentoring (KIRD)
2021.12 ~ 2022.01 Microlearning Deep Learning Content for AI Fundamentals and Application Training (KIRD)
2021.10 ~ 2021.11 Digital Transformation Specialist Course: Chemistry, Healthcare (KIRD)
2021.09 ~ 2021.09 AI Hub Course: Developing Regression Models With Deep Learning From Time Series Data (KAERI)
2019.02 ~ 2019.06 SDSA Data Science - Technical & Non-technical Courses (Saltlux, Inc.)
2013.08 ~ 2017.08 Sensor and Instrumentation Engineering (Hanyang University)

Honors and Awards

2024.05 The Young Achiever Award - The 20th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (International Committee for Nondestructive Testing)
2023.12 Best Poster Award, Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing 2023 (Korean Society of Nondestructive Testing)
2023.05 Best Paper Award, Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing 2022 (Korean Society of Nondestructive Testing)
2023.04 2023 Best Teaching Award (Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology)
2022.07 Best Paper Award, Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference 2022 (AIFrenz)
2022.05 2021 Best Teaching Award (Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology)
2022.05 Best Paper Award, Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing 2021 (Korean Society of Nondestructive Testing)
2021.07 Best Paper Presentation Award, Korean Society of Nondestructive Testing 2021 Spring Conference (Korean Society of Nondestructive Testing)
2021.06 Outstanding Young Researcher Award, 36th International Conference on Control, Robotics and Systems (Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems)
2020.11 Honorable Mention Award, 5th KSME-SEMES Open Innovation Challenge (Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers)
2019.11 Best Paper Award (Korean Institute of Smart Media)
2019.01 Significant New Researcher Award of KRoC 2019 (Korea Robotics Society)
2013.03 Global Ph.D. Fellowship Program (National Research Foundation of Korea)
2012.05 Capstone Design in Department of Mechanical Engineering Department - 1st Prize (Hanyang University)

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