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Seungyeon Sage Kim

Goleta

Summary

Motivated undergraduate researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with hands-on experience in wireless communication and embedded systems. Contributions to academic research on probabilistic constellation shaping included advanced techniques such as Monte Carlo mutual information estimation and distribution-based optimization. Engaged in embedded systems development at BitCrab, successfully integrating hardware platforms and IoT sensors into functional self driving car prototypes. Selected for the prestigious KIAT Korea-U.S. Advanced Technology Exchange Scholarship, demonstrating strong academic initiative, with a keen interest in next-generation communications and autonomous systems.

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

MIMO & Beyond Wireless Research Lab
06.2025 - 08.2025

Research on Probabilistic Constellation Shaping for 16-QAM Under Prof. Jeonghun Park

  • Explored PCS techniques to enhance spectral efficiency of 16-QAM over AWGN channels.
  • Developed a Monte Carlo mutual information estimator and applied Maxwell–Boltzmann shaping for optimal symbol probabilities.
  • Demonstrated shaping gains across SNR regimes, highlighting PCS as a promising approach for future BICM and adaptive modulation systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea
02-2027

Skills

  • Programming & HDL: Python, MATLAB, C/C, Verilog HDL
  • Embedded & Hardware Platforms: Raspberry Pi 4B, Arduino Uno
  • Research Tools: Monte Carlo simulation, mutual information analysis, channel modeling, MATLAB
  • Conceptual Expertise: Digital Communications, Probabilistic Constellation Shaping

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

MIMO & Beyond Wireless Research Lab
06.2025 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Yonsei University

Awards

KIAT 3rd-Korea-U.S. Advanced Technology Exchange Scholar

Research Interests

  • Next-generation digital communication and modulation design
  • Probabilistic shaping and capacity-approaching systems
  • Signal processing for wireless reliability and efficiency
  • IoT architectures and embedded AI for real-time applications
  • Applications of communication systems in autonomous vehicles
Seungyeon Sage Kim