Back to website

Unhyeon Kang 강운현

Ph.D. Candidate @ DMSE, Seoul National University
Doctoral Researcher @ PSI, KIST

Download CV (PDF)
Unhyeon Kang

Education

2023 – 2027
Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Advisor: Prof. Sangbum Kim
2021 – 2023
M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
Advisor: Prof. Sang Ho Lim
2014 – 2021
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University of Science & Technology, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests

  • Neuromorphic Computing · Conductive-Bridge Memristors · Ovonic Threshold Switches
  • Nonlinear Dynamics · Spatio-temporal Signal Processing

Publications

  • 13. †H. Rhee, †U. Kang, S. Lee, K. Kim, In preparation (†co-first)
  • 12. U. Kang, S. Oh, S. Kim, S. Lee, In preparation
  • 11. †U. Kang, †S. Lee, S. Kim, S. Lee, In preparation (†co-first)
  • 10. J. Kim, U. Kang, S. Lee, In preparation
  • 9. †M.S. Oh, †U. Kang, H.J. Lee, S. Lee, In preparation (†co-first)
  • 8. †H.Y. Jeong, †U. Kang, H.J. Lee, S. Lee, In preparation (†co-first)
  • 7. U. Kang, S. Oh, S. Kim, S. Lee, In preparation
  • 6. [Featured on Cover] U. Kang, S. Kumar, S. Lee, et al., "…Dendrite-like Computing…", Nano Letters 26 (2), 699–706 (2026) Cover DOI
  • 5. S. Oh, U. Kang, S. Lee, et al., "Optimizing Reservoir Connectivity…", Neurocomputing 663, 132037 (2026) DOI
  • 4. S. Kim, U. Kang, S. Lee, et al., "Artificial Multimodal Neuron with Associative Learning…", ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 16, 36519–36526 (2024) DOI
  • 3. U. Kang, S. Lim, S. Han, et al., "Transfer-Free and Catalyst-Free Graphene…", Vacuum 218, 112665 (2023) DOI
  • 2. M. Cho, U. Kang, et al., "α-Phase Tantalum Film Deposition…", Thin Solid Films 767, 139668 (2023) DOI
  • 1. S. Min, M. Cho, U. Kang, et al., "Low-Resistivity Co & Ru Ultra-Thin Films…", ECS J. Solid State Sci. Technol. 11, 033006 (2022) DOI

Conference Presentations

  • U. Kang, S. Lee, "Artificial Neural Logic Operators for Energy-Efficient Dendritic Computing", Korean Conference on Semiconductors (KCS), Jeongseon, Korea (Jan. 2026) – Oral
  • U. Kang, S. Lee, "Brain-Inspired Electronics and Their Applications", Korea Physical Society (KPS) Fall Meeting, Gwangju, Korea (Oct. 2025) – Invited Talk (Focus Session)
  • U. Kang, S. Lee, "Artificial Neural Logic Operators for Energy-Efficient Dendritic Computing", KIST-Academia Conference on Research Collaboration, Seoul, Korea (Jul. 2025) – Poster
  • U. Kang, S. Kim, S. Yi, S. Kumar, S. Lee, "Neuromorphic Boolean Logic Implementation Using Ovonic Threshold Switch Devices", Materials Research Society (MRS), Seattle, WA, USA (Feb. 2025) – Oral
  • U. Kang, S. Oh, J. Kim, J. Hwang, J. Bang, Y. Lee, S. Lee, "An Artificial Multimodal Neuron with Associative Learning Capabilities: Acquisition, Extinction, and Spontaneous Recovery", ENGE, Jeju, Korea (Nov. 2024) – Poster
  • U. Kang, S. Lee, "An Artificial Multimodal Neuron with Associative Learning Capabilities…", KIST-Academia Conference on Research Collaboration, Seoul, Korea (Jul. 2024) – Oral
  • U. Kang, S. Kim, Y.W. Lee, S. Oh, J. Kim, J. Hwang, S. Lee, "An Artificial Multimodal Neuron with Associative Learning Capabilities…", Korean Conference on Semiconductors (KCS), Gyeongju, Korea (Jan. 2024) – Poster
  • U. Kang, E. Jung, S. An, J. Yoon, S.H. Lim, S. Han, "Transfer-Free and Catalyst-Free Graphene Thin Film Produced by Plasma Electron Annealing at Low Temperatures", Korean Vacuum Society (KVS), Hoengseong, Korea (Feb. 2023) – Oral
  • U. Kang, E. Jung, S. An, S. Han, "Revolutionary Simple Production Method of Transfer-free, Low Temperature, Conductive Graphene Film", Korean Vacuum Society (KVS), Jeju, Korea (Aug. 2022) – Oral
  • U. Kang, M. Cho, S. Jeon, S. Han, "Transfer-Free and Low-Temperature Graphene Production", Korean Vacuum Society (KVS), Hoengseong, Korea (Feb. 2022) – Oral

Patents

  • Ion-Based Adaptive Somatosensory Neuron Device & Circuit, US & PCT (filed, 2025)
  • Binary Logic Operation Artificial Neuron Device, US (filed, 2025)
  • Method and apparatus for manufacturing graphene film, US (filed, 2022)
  • 이온 기반 체성감각 리셉터를 포함하는 적응형 촉각 뉴런 소자 및 회로, KR (filed, 2025)
  • 이진법 로직 연산 인공 뉴런 소자, KR (filed, 2024)
  • 그래핀 필름의 제조 방법 및 제조 장치, KR (granted, 2025.02.07)
  • 난융금속 보호 필름의 제조 방법, KR (filed, 2022)
  • 배선 재료용 저저항 필름의 제조 방법, KR (granted, 2024.04.17)
  • 강자성체 필름의 제조 방법 및 장치, KR (granted, 2022.08.04)

Awards

  • Best Oral Paper Award (AI Division), 33rd Korean Conference on Semiconductors (KCS) — awarded to one outstanding oral presenter per division, Korea (Jan. 2026)
  • Outstanding Researcher Award, Post-Silicon Semiconductor Institute (PSI), KIST, Korea (Dec. 2024)
  • Best Poster Award, International Conference on Electronic Materials and Nanotechnology for Green Environment (ENGE) (Dec. 2024)
  • Excellence in Oral Presentation Award, KIST-Academia Conference on Research Collaboration, Korea (Nov. 2024)
  • Excellence in Poster Presentation Award, Korean Conference on Semiconductors (KCS), Korea (Feb. 2024)
  • Excellence Award for Start-up Commercialization Idea Incubation, UST-KIST School, Korea (Aug. 2023)
  • Excellence Award at the Idea Bubbling Contest, KIST, Korea (Aug. 2021)
  • Excellence Award at the International Photography Exhibition, Harbin City Government, China (Dec. 2019)
  • Energy Industry Excellence Award for the Design of a Zero-Energy Building, Energy and Oil Market Monitoring Group, Korea (Nov. 2016)

Research Experience

2024 – Present
Doctoral Researcher, Center for Semiconductor Technology, PSI, KIST
Supervisor: Dr. Suyoun Lee
Spiking Boolean Logic Circuits, Advanced Ciphers, Modern Hopfield Networks, Sensory Neurons
2023 – 2024
Doctoral Researcher, Center for Neuromorphic Engineering, PSI, KIST
Supervisor: Dr. Suyoun Lee
Ovonic Switch-based neuron & memristor synapse integration, Reservoir Computing
2021 – 2023
Master's Researcher, Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition Lab., KIST
Supervisor: Dr. Seunghee Han
Direct growth of graphene film on SiO2 substrate by Plasma Electron Annealing
2020.03 – 2020.08
Research Intern, Center for Advanced Biomolecular Recognition, KIST
Cell Culture (Lung Cancer), Chemical Analysis (HPLC, UPLC, Gas Chromatography, etc.)

Skills

Electronic Device FabricationOTS, Memristors, Packaging Plasma PhysicsPVD, CVD, ALD, EBL, HiPIMS, PIIID, PEA Electrical CharacterizationSMU, OSC, AFG, LabVIEW, Python Material CharacterizationSEM, TEM, FIB, XPS, XRD, XRF, AES, Raman, SIMS, AFM, UV-Vis, Ellipsometry Circuit Simulation & PCB DesignLTspice, KiCad 2D / 3D Modelling & PrintingAutoCAD, Fusion 360, Cubicon MCU OperationC / C++ programming, ADC, DAC, MUX Photo / Video ShootingCameras, Drones, Action Cams Photo / Video EditingPhotoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro

Languages

KoreanNative EnglishFluent ChineseIntermediate

References