Prof. Wangdo Kim | Perception | Interdisciplinary Innovation Prize

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Prof. Wangdo Kim | Perception | Interdisciplinary Innovation PrizešŸ†


Professor in Biomechanics at Ā Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologiaā€”UTEC, PeruĀ šŸŽ“

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Wangdo Kim is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Universidad de IngenierĆ­a y TecnologĆ­a (UTEC) in Lima, Peru, with a distinguished career spanning continents and fields. He has been a pivotal contributor to the study of biomechanics, with research experience across institutions like the Technical University of Lisbon and Portland State University. A seasoned author in biomechanics, he has a broad spectrum of published works and currently resides in Lima, Peru, with his wife of 37 years, Miwon Chung.

Professional ProfileĀ 

šŸŽ“ Education

Wangdo Kim completed his undergraduate education with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University in January 1979. His passion for advancing in the field led him to Lehigh University, where he earned a Masterā€™s degree in October 1986, followed by a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in June 1991. Kimā€™s academic journey continued with a postdoctoral fellowship in Orthopaedic Biomechanics at Lehigh in July 1992, where he further honed his expertise in biomechanics, setting a foundation for his extensive career in research and academia.

šŸ¢ Work Experience

Wangdo Kim’s career includes a broad range of roles, from production management at Daewoo Heavy Industries and software engineering at Fujitsu Korea to leadership in CAD/CAM at Samsung Aerospace. His academic roles range from associate professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to his current position as a professor of biomechanics at UTEC. He has also held notable research positions at the Technical University of Lisbon and Portland State University.

 

šŸ§¬ Skills

  • Biomechanics & Motion Tracking: Expertise in virtual reality (VR) applications and real-time kinematics
  • CAD/CAM Management: Led concurrent engineering projects to streamline design and production processes
  • Project Management: Managed multi-million-dollar projects at Samsung, improving product development cycles and market competitiveness
  • Software Development: Extensive experience with CAD/CAM software and systems engineering for complex manufacturing

Awards and Honors šŸ†

Kim’s achievements are marked by prestigious recognitions, including first place in the biomedical product competition at Nanyang Technological University, a Paper Award from Physiological Measurement, and recognition by BioMedLib as a top article author. In 2015, he was named an Outstanding Reviewer for Elsevier’s The Knee journal.

šŸŒ Memberships

Wangdo Kim is a member of editorial boards for journals like Advances in Biomechanics and Applications and Biomed Communication. He actively participates in conferences, including roles on organizing committees for the International Conference on Perception and Action and ISBS 2011.

šŸ“š Teaching Experience

With over two decades of academic experience, Kim has taught at esteemed institutions such as Nanyang Technological University, Seoul National University, and currently UTEC in Lima, Peru. His teaching integrates practical biomechanics with cutting-edge research, preparing students for advancements in engineering and technology.

 

 

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Kimā€™s research centers on biomechanics and VR motion tracking using IMU sensors, with a particular focus on applications in neurorehabilitation and gaming. His work also involves developing algorithms for disease detection through motion tracking, integrating technologies like OpenSenseRT with Python-based Vizard for enhanced data streaming in virtual environments.

ConclusionĀ 

Dr. Wangdo Kimā€™s interdisciplinary expertise, coupled with his forward-thinking research in biomechanics and VR technology, makes him a suitable and competitive candidate for the Interdisciplinary Innovation Prize. His pioneering efforts to integrate biomechanics with VR motion tracking for neurorehabilitation demonstrate a unique and innovative approach that aligns with the Prizeā€™s focus on cross-disciplinary advancements. With enhancements to his recent publication record and collaborations in clinical settings, Dr. Kim is well-positioned to further his impact in the interdisciplinary research community, making him a strong contender for this prestigious award.

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Shweta Koparde | Cognitive Development | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Shweta Koparde | Cognitive Development | Ā Best Researcher AwardĀ 

D Y Patil University,Ā Navi Mumbai, India

Shweta Ashish Koparde is a dedicated Computer Engineering academic currently pursuing her PhD at D.Y. Patil University, Mumbai. She holds an M.E. with Distinction and a B.E. from Pune University. With extensive teaching experience in subjects like AI and Computer Networks šŸ–„ļø, she has also guided colleges through NBA accreditation and contributed to SPPU syllabus revisions šŸ“š. Skilled in Python, C++, Java, and more, Shweta blends practical industry experience from her time as a Software Engineer with her academic pursuits. She was awarded the ā€œBest Outgoing Studentā€ for her M.E. from MCOERC, Nashik šŸ†.

 

Professional Profile:

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering (Pursuing) DY Patil University, Mumbai RPS-II completed M.E. in Computer Engineering (2013)University of Pune First Class with Distinction from MCOERC, Nashik 7.88 CGPA šŸŽ“āœØ B.E. in Computer Engineering (2005) University of Pune First Class from VIT, Pune 64.06%

H.S.C. (High School Certificate) S.M.V Akurdi, Pune Board of Pune 84.00% First Class with Distinction šŸŽ–ļøšŸ…S.S.C. (Secondary School Certificate) Jana Prabodhini, Akurdi, Pune Board of Pune 87.06% First Class with Distinction šŸ†šŸ“œ

Technical Skill Sets

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, Android šŸ–„ļøšŸ§šŸ“± Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, VB 6, Java, VB.Net, Android Bundle, Android Studio šŸ’»šŸ“² Databases: Oracle 9i, SQLite šŸ—„ļø Tools: Rational Rose, Lex, Yaac, NS2 šŸ› ļøšŸ”§

Work Experience

Assistant Professor

Guided four colleges (KBT COE, Nasik; PCCOE Akurdi; NMIT Talegaon; Vidyavardhini College of Engg & Technology, Mumbai) for NBA visit šŸ«šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Successfully registered for PhD in Computer Engineering at RAIT, Nerul, and DY Patil University šŸ“ššŸ“Worked as member in SPPU syllabus revision for TE 2019 and BE 2019 Course šŸ“‹Served as SPPU Paper setter for subjects SPOS and Augmented Reality šŸ“šŸ“šInstitute NBA Coordinator & Criteria-10 Coordinator šŸ…ISO Coordinator šŸ¢āœ”ļøIn charge for direct second-year admission process šŸ«PBL coordinator for Second Year Project šŸ”Higher study cell coordinator šŸ“ˆšŸŽ“Reviewer and session chair for CPGCON -2016 šŸ—£ļøšŸ“‘NSS member and coordinator at various colleges šŸŒ±šŸ¤External examiner for university exams šŸŽ“

Software Engineer (2.5 years)

Synthesis Software, Pune šŸ–„ļøWinjit Technologies, Nashik šŸ’¼

Subjects Taught

Computer Networks šŸŒ System Programming & Operating System šŸ–„ļø Artificial Intelligence & Robotics šŸ¤– Digital Electronics & Logic Design šŸ”Œ Smart System Design and Application šŸ—ļøĀ  Theory of Computation šŸ“š Operating System Design šŸ–„ļø Principles of Programming Languages šŸ’» Discrete Structures šŸ§® Software Architecture šŸ›ļø Object-Oriented Programming šŸŒŸĀ  Mobile Computing šŸ“±

Achievements

  • Received the ā€œBest Outgoing Studentā€ Award for M.E. from MCOERC, Nashik šŸ…šŸŽ“

Activities & Contributions

Completed multiple MOOC certifications in DevOps and IoT under PBL via Coursera šŸ“œšŸ’” Coordinated an event on “Architecting the Next Generation Governance” with Dr. K. Subramanian šŸŽ¤šŸ“Š Worked in prize distribution committee for annual functions šŸŽ‰ Maintained and managed student achievement records šŸ“ˆšŸ“Š Worked in ARC for 5 years and on mandatory disclosure for compliance reports šŸ“‹āœ”ļø

Research Focus

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering, focusing on advanced computational methods and their applications in real-world problems šŸ§ šŸ” Engaged in syllabus revision and paper setting for advanced computer engineering courses, contributing to academic standards and curriculum development šŸ“šāœØ

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