| Data Communication and Data Management Laboratory @ University of Texas at Dallas | Last update: Nov. 22, 2009 |
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Donghyun (David) Kim
Ph.d. Candidate |
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| About Me |
- I was born in Seoul, Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- I am a Ph.D. candidate, Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
(expected to graduate in May, 2010) - I am on the job market and looking for a tenure track Assistant Professor position [CV]
- My advisors are Dr. Ding-Zhu Du and Dr. Weili Wu
- I have 25 research articles (14 journals) and 7 awards (1 best paper award, 2 merit-based awards)
| Research Interests |
- Wireless networks (ad-hoc networks, sensor networks, and underwater sensor networks)
- Mobile computing
- Distributed computing
- Social networks
- Approximation algorithm design and analysis
- Combinatorial optimization
- Network security
| Honors and Awards (Click the titles to see proofs) |
- Merit-Based New Student Awards (offered with admission for top incoming graduate students)
- Ph.D. Program: The Jonsson Distinguished Graduate Research Fellowship (A.K.A. Jonsson School Distingushed Assistantship), The University of Texas at Dallas, Sep. 2006 ~ Aug. 2008 (Full Tuition & Fee Waiver + US$2,100/month Stipend).
- Master Program: Honor/Excellence Scholarship for Graduate Students, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Mar. 2003 ~ Dec. 2004 (Up to 75% Partial Tuition & Fee Waiver).
- Other Honors and Awards
- Travel Expense Award, DIMACS/DyDAn Workshop: Approximation Algorithms in Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks, DIMACS Center, CoRE Building, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, April 22 ~ 24, 2009 (US$300).
- University of Texas at Dallas Korean Alumni Scholarship, Korean Student Association at The University of Texas at Dallas, August 16, 2008 (US$500).
- Best Paper Award, International Conference on Wireless Algorithm, Systems and Application (WASA07), Chicago, IL, USA, August 3, 2007.
- Representative Scholarship, ELS Language Centers, USA, July, 2006 (US$ 1045).
- Honor Scholarship for Undergraduate Students, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2001 ~ Dec. 2001 (1 semester) (40% Partial Tuition & Fee Waiver).
| Professional Services and Activities |
- Professional Memberships
- Student Member, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Oct. 2007 ~ Present
- Student Member, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), Jan. 2009 ~ Present
- Student Member, KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association), Dec. 2006 ~ Present
- Member, Toastmaster International (currently with Lennox Toastmasters), Aug. 2008 ~ Present
- Journal/Conference Referee Services
- Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms and Applications (DMAA)
- Optimization Letters (OPTL)
- International Journal of Open Problems in Computer Science and Mathematics (IJOPCM)
- The Journal of Communications and Networks (JCN)
- 2010 American Control Conference (ACC 2010)
- The 20th International Symposium on Algorithm and Computation (ISAAC 2009)
- The 6th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS 2009)
- The 3rd International Conference on Wireless Algorithm, Systems and Applications (WASA 2008)
- Conference Organizing Services
- Publicity, Webmaster, and Online Conference System (OCS) co-Chair, The 20th International Symposium on Algorithm and Computation (ISAAC 2009)
- Publicity, Webmaster, and Online Conference System (OCS) Chair, The 3rd Annual International Conference on Combinatorial Optimization and Applications (COCOA 2009)
- Webmaster and Local Arrangement Chair, The 3rd International Conference on Wireless Algorithm, Systems and Applications (WASA 2008)
- Staff, The 7th Annual International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology (ICISC 2004)
- Staff, Conference on Information Security and Cryptology (CISC W2003)
- Other Services
- Event Coordinator and Webmaster, Data Communication and Data Management Laboratory at University of Texas at Dallas, Jan. 2008 ~ Present
- President, Synergy Park Toastmasters, Toastmaster International, March 2009 ~ July 2009
- Vice President, Korean Student Association at The University of Texas at Dallas, 2008 ~ 2009 Academic Year
- Organizer, Basketball Club of Korean Student Association at The University of Texas at Dallas, Sep. 2008 ~ Dec. 2008.
| Work Experiences |
- Research Assistant, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA (Sep. 2009 ~ Present)
- Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA (June 2009 ~ Aug. 2009)
- Research Assistant, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA (Sep. 2006 ~ May 2009)
- Webmaster and IT technician, INTERSTUDY KOREA, Inc., Rep. of Korea (Dec. 2005 ~ May 2006)
- Research Assistant, Hanyang University, Rep. of Korea (Mar. 2003 ~ Feb. 2005)
- Teaching Assistant, Hanyang University, Rep. of Korea (2003 academic year)
- Private 1st Class, 101 Infantry Brigade, The Ministry of National Defense, Rep. or Korea (Jan. 1998 ~ Mar. 2000)
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