
Professor
PROFILE

Full-time Professor
Artificial Intelligence
Yu, Seungnam (유승남)
Current Position
2024 ~ Present Professor, Artificial Intelligence Major, University of Science & Technology (UST)
2019 ~ Present Principal Researcher, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)
Research Interest
Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR)
Robotic Teleoperation
Robot Automation and Digital Twin
Human-robot cooperation
Wearable Robots
Haptic Sensors
Vision Systems
Education
2004 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang Univ. ERICA
2006 M.S. Precision Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang Univ.
2009 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang Univ.
Work Experience
2010 Postdoctoral Researcher, KITECH
2010 Postdoctoral Researcher, BK21 Innovative Design Education Program for Mechanical Engineers, Hanyang Univ.
2009-2010 Part-time Lecturer, High precision Mechanism Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Hanyang Univ.
Project
(On-going)
2025 - 2026 Development of VR-Based Full-Body Motion Recognition Technology for Mobile Robot Control in Extreme Environments, KAERI 창의도전과제 (PI)
(Completed)
2004-2005 Material Handling Robots for Automation in Construction Site, Samsung C&T
2004-2007 Development of Auto-palletizing System (Hyundai-Heavy Industrial Co.
2005-2006 Environment-Friendly Construction Automation System, ERC in HYU
2005-2006 Design and Its Analysis of Actuator System for MRI Machine, HYU Technical Guidance Program
2005-2008 Development of Wearable Robots, Lab of Excellency Program
2007-2010 Virtual Sensor System for Sensing Data Estimation of Quadruped Robot, KITECH
2008-2010 Mobiligence Based Mechanism Research Center, Hanyang University
2009-2010 Development of Brick-laying Robot, Hanyang University
2010-2013 Development of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Remote Handling Technology, KAERI
2014-2015 Hot Cell Renovation in the Facility of Spent Fuel Conditioning, KAERI
2015-2016 Development of Pyroprocessing Facility Design Technology, KAERI
2017-2020 Development of Pyroprocessing Core Technology for Safety Improvement, KAERI
2020-2022 Safety evaluation and design technology development of core demonstration facilities for nuclear power plant decommissioning, KAERI
2024-2025 Development of Teleoperation Technique for Robot Arm System Using Virtual Hand-tracking-mode in VR(Virtual Reality) Environment, KAERI 창의도전과제 (PI)
Publication
Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=ko&user=37KrJyMAAAAJ
(International Journal)
Seungnam Yu, Tae Yop Kim, Won Woo Park, Se Hun Lee and Jonghui Han, “Intuitive Teleoperation with Hand-Tracking in VR: A Study on Master-Slave System Virtualization and 3D Workspace Visualization”, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 134, No. 5-6, pp. 2353–2372, 2024 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Dongseok Ryu, Byungsuk Park, Jonghui Han, "Development of a dry mock-up system for the verifying of pyroprocess automation", Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 56, No. 5, pp. 1913-1924, 2024 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jonghui Han, "Virtual reality platform-based conceptual design and simulation of a hot cell facility", Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 116, No. 1-2, pp. 487-505, 2021 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jaehoon Lim, Ilje Cho, Jonghui Han, “Inerting Strategy for a Demonstration-Scale Hot Cell Facility Based on Experiences from Pilot-Scale Argon Cell Facility Operation and CFD Analysis, Vol. 2021, Article ID 9997750, 2021 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Dongsuk Ryu, Jonghui Han, Jongkwang Lee, Hyojik Lee, Byungsuk Park, “Development of simulation systems for telemanipulators in confined cell facilities”, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 53, No. 2, 2020 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Soonwoong Hwang, Jongkwang Lee, Byungsuk Park and Hyojik Lee, “Design analysis and optimization of 6-DOF telemanipulator based on performance indices, Robotica, Vol. 36, No. 12, pp. 1822-1835, 2018 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jongkwang Lee, Byungsuk Park, Ilje Cho, “Design Considerations for Teleoperation Systems Operating in Gas-tight Argon Cells”, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 49, pp. 1717-1726, 2017 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jaehoon Lim, Hunsuk Lim, “Equipment Layout Improvement for Large-Scale Hot Cell Facility Logistics”, Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations, Vol. 2017, Article ID 4585120, 2017 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jongkwang Lee, Byungsuk Park and Kiho Kim, "Design of a gripper system for tendon-driven telemanipulators considering semi-automatic spring mechanism and eye-in-hand camera system", Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 1437-1446, 2017 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Heedon Lee, Wansoo Kim, Changsoo Han, "Development of an Underactuated Exoskeleton for Effective Walking and Load-carrying Assist", Advanced Robotics, Vol. 30, No. 8, pp. 535-551, 2016 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Joingkwang Lee, Kiho Kim and and Ilje Cho, “Hot Cell Renovation in the Spent Fuel Conditioning Process Facility at KAERI”, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 47, No. 6, pp.776-790, 2015 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Changsoo Han and Ilje Cho, “Design Considerations of a Lower Limb Exoskeleton System to Assist Walking and Load-carrying of Infantry Soldiers, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp.199-134, 2014 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jongkwang Lee, Byungsuk Park, Kiho Kim and Ilje Cho, "Ergonomic Analysis of a Telemanipulation Technique for a Pyroprocess Demonstration Facility", Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp.489-500, 2014 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Kwangjin Ko, Kisung Kim, Wansoo Kim, "Terrain Classification Strategy of a Quadruped Robot for Gait Transition and Adaptation in a Field Terrain", Advanced Science Letters, Vol.19, No.1, pp.21-26, 2013 (SCOPUS)
Seungnam Yu and Myeongsu Gil, "Manipulator Handling Device for Assembly of Large-size Panel", Assembly Automation, Vol.32, No.4, pp.361-372, 2012 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Jaeho Jang, Donghyung Kim, Jiyeong Lee and Changsoo Han, "A Gait-assistive Mobile Robot Based on a Body Weight Support and Autonomous Path-Tracking System", Proc Instn Mech Engrs (Part C), Vol.226, No.3, pp. 828-841, 2012 (SCI)
Seungnam Yu, Heedon Lee, Wansoo Kim, Jungsoo Han and Changsoo Han, “Design of Under-actuated Exoskeleton System for Walking Assist while Load Carrying”, Advanced Robotics, Vol.26, No.5-6, pp. 561-580, 2012 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Changhwan Choi, Seungyeol Lee, Jeongyeob Lee and Changsoo Han, “Development of an Articulated Mine-Detecting Manipulator System for Mobile Robots”, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol.24, No.4, pp.1253-1260, 2011 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Byunggab Ryu, Sungjin Lim, Changjun Kim, Maingkyu Kang and Changsoo Han, "Feasibility Verification of Brick-laying Robot using Manipulation Trajectory and the Laying Pattern Optimization", Automation in Construction, Vol.18, No.5, pp.644-655, 2009 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Sungjin Lim, Changsoo Han, Maingkyu Kang and Sungrak Kim, "Development of a Robot Simulator Using a Modified Trajectory Generation Algorithm Oriented towards the Palletizing Task", Proc Instn Mech Engrs(Part C), Vol.222, No.7, pp.1253-1264, 2008 (SCI)
Seungnam Yu, Jaeho Jang and Changsoo Han, “Auto inspection system using a mobile robot for detecting concrete cracks in a tunnel”, Automation in Construction, Vol.16, No.3, pp.255-261, 2007 (SCIE)
Seungnam Yu, Seungyel Lee, Changsoo Han, Kyeyoung Lee and Sangheon Lee, “Development of the curtain wall installation robot: Performance and efficiency tests at a construction site”, Autonomous Robots, Vol.22, No.3, pp.281-291, 2007 (SCI)
Seungnam Yu, Seungyel Lee and Changsoo Han, “Methodology for the kinematical selection of a manipulator for a specified task”, Autonomous Robots, Vol.22, No.3, pp.243-253, 2007 (SCI)
Professional Activities
2025 - Present Guest Editor (Inventions, SCIE)
Teaching Experiences
초정밀메커니즘공학 (한양대학교 대학원, 2009)
Honors and Awards
2019 Minister of Science and ICT (MSIT) Award
2018 Award, "Best Paper of the year", JMST (Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, SCIE)
2018 Award, "Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing” from Automation in Construction (IF: 11.5, Elsevier)
2017 Award, "Best Conference Paper", Korean Association for Radiation Protection
2014 Award, “Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing”, Automation in Construction (IF: 11.5, Elsevier)
2009 Award, "Best Conference Paper, KSPE (Korean Society for Precision Engineering)
2007 Innovative Technology Award, President of Hanyang University
2002 Excellent Squad Commander Award, Division Commander of Headquarters of 2nd Logistics Support, South Korea
