Dr. Jong-Hoon Kim

Dr. Jong-Hoon Kim

Visiting Assistant Professor

is currently an adjunct professor in school of computing and information science, Florida International University. He received a B.S. from Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea in 2005. He received a M.S. and Ph.D. in department of computer science, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 2008 and in 2011 respectively. His research interests are in Tele-robotics, Mobile Robot, HRI, Embedded System, HCI,Sensor Network, and Intelligent System. Currently, his research is focusing on Tele-robotic project, Tele-presence humanoid robot for law enforcement and Intelligent Home System (IHS), focusing on the quality of life and security while providing solutions that increase comfort and entertainment. At the same time, it will provide enhanced security as well as improved energy efficiency.

Research Interests

  • Robotics
  • Mobile Robot
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Sensor Network

Background Education

2011Ph.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.2008M.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.2005B.S., B.S., Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea

Professional Experience

2012 - presentVisiting Assistant Professor, Florida International University
School of Computer Science – Miami, Florida2002-2004System Supervisor, I-BUS Corporation, Seoul, South Korea2000-2002System Administrator, IBM Korea, Seoul, South Korea

Current Grants


Project Title: UniversityCity Prosperity Project Source of Support: Department of Transportation Role : Co-Principal Investigator (PI : N.Rishe) Total Award Amount: $ 11,397,120 Total Award Period Covered: 2014 - 2016 Project Title: Google Computer Science for High School (Google - CS4HS ) Source of Support: Google Inc.Role : Principal InvestigatorTotal Award Amount $ 13,500Total Award Period Covered: 04/01/2013 - 03/31/2014Project Title: Border Surveillance Using Wireless Sensor Networks Source of Support: Korea-Tunisia CooperationRole : Co-Principal Investigator ( Korean-PI: Sunshin An, Tunisian-PI : Noureddien Boudriga)Total Award Amount: $300,000 ($150,000 for Korea, $150,000 for Tunisia)Total Award Period Covered: Oct. 2012 – Sept. 2015Project Title: REU SITE: [ASSET] Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Advanced Secured Sensor Enabling Technologies Source of Support: NSFRole : Senior Investigator (PI : Niki Pissinou)Total Award Amount $ 359,997Total Award Period Covered: 01/01/2013 - 12/13/2015Project Title: TeleBot - Telepresence robot for Disable Veteran and Police Officer Source of Support: Private Donation - Lt. Cmdr Jeremy Robins, US NavyRole : Principal InvestigatorTotal Award Amount $ 20,000Total Award Period Covered: 04/27/2012

 

Publications

  1. Jong-Hoon Kim , Nagarajan Prabakar, and Cynthia Tope, " Efficient Concurrent Operations of Telepresence Avatars ", Proceedings of The 44th International Symposium on Robotics, Seoul, Korea, October 24-26, 2013
  2. Michael Waddell, Joel Villasuso, Daniela ChavezGuevera, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " Standardized Linearization and Vectorization Algorithm for Arm Motion Control of A Humanoid Telepresence Robot ", Proceedings of The 44th International Symposium on Robotics, Seoul, Korea, October 24-26, 2013
  3. Mangai Prabakar, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " TeleBot: Design Concept of Telepresence Robot for Law Enforcement ", Proceedings of the 2013 World Congress on Advances in Nano, Biomechanics, Robotics, and Energy Research (ANBRE13), Seoul, Korea, pp. 34-42, August 25-28, 2013
  4. Nagarajan Prabakar, C. Tope, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " A Smart Multi Telepresence Robot Management System ", Proceedings of the 2013 World Congress on Advances in Nano, Biomechanics, Robotics, and Energy Research (ANBRE13), Seoul, Korea, pp. 43-51, August 25-28, 2013
  5. Francisco Peleato, Mangai Prabakar, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " Smart Global Positioning System for Autonomous Delivery Robots in Hospitals ", Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013
  6. Daniela ChavezGuevara, Giuseppe Vietri, Mangai Prabakar, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " Robotic Exoskeleton System Controlled by Kinect and Haptic Sensors for Physical Therapy ", Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013
  7. Irvin S. Cardenas and Jong-Hoon Kim , " Advanced Technique for Tele-operated Surgery Using an Intelligent Head-mount Display System ", Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013
  8. Mangai Prabakar, Alejandro Diaz, Daniela Chavez Guevara, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " A Study of Telerobotic Surgery and Telementoring in Space Missions ", Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013
  9. Uwe J. Cerron, Nagarajan Prabakar, and Jong-Hoon Kim , " A Framework For affordable Telemedicine Service ", Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013
  10. Nagarajan Prabakar, Jong-Hoon Kim , U. Cerron, and S.S. Iyengar., " Sensor Network Based Parking Management System ", The ISCA 4th International Conference on Sensor Networks and Applications (SNA), New Orleans, November 2012
  11. Lazaro Herrera, Francisco Peleato, and Jong-Hoon Kim ., " Viability of Indoor Robotic Air Aquariums ", Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics , Boca Raton, Florida, May 2012
  12. Cardenas Irvin, Shao Leo, and Jong-Hoon Kim ., " GunBot: Design Concept of a Semi-Autonomous UGV with Omni-directional Mobility and Auto-Target Tracking ", Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics , Boca Raton, Florida, May 2012
  13. Daniela Chavez Guevara and Jong-Hoon Kim ., "ScouterBot: Design of a Low Cost Autonomous Ball-boy Robot ", Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics , Boca Raton, Florida, May 2012
  14. Jong-Hoon Kim, Gokarna Sharma, and S. Sitharama Iyengar., "Design Concept and Motion Planning of a Single-Moduled Autonomous Pipeline Exploration Robot", The 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society(IEEE- IECON 2010)
  15. Jong-Hoon Kim, Gokarna Sharma, and S. Sitharama Iyengar. , "FAMPER: A Fully Autonomous Mobile Robot for Pipeline Exploration", International Conference on Industrial Technology (IEEE- ICIT 2010)
  16. Jong-Hoon Kim, Gokarna Sharma, Noureddine Boudriga, and S. Sitharama Iyengar., "RAMP System for Proactive Pipeline Monitoring", The Third International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks(IEEE- COMSNETS 2010)
  17. Jong-Hoon Kim, Gokarna Sharma, Noureddine Boudriga, and S. Sitharama Iyengar., "SPAMMS: A Sensor-based Pipeline Autonomous Monitoring and Maintenance System", The Third International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks(IEEE-COMSNETS 2010)