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Biography

Yoohwan Kim is a computer scientist who conducts research on blockchain scalability, data privacy on blockchain, blockchain application architecture, and smart contract applications. His other research interests include computer networks, data analytics, secure network design, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) communications, and cyber-physical system (CPS) security. He has spearheaded an effort to develop a cybersecurity major at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.

Kim has published over 90 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and has six patents that are granted or pending. His research on distributed denial-of-service attack prevention established a foundation for a field called Rate-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems. His research has been supported by Microsoft Research, the United States Air Force, the U.S. Navy Air Command, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, NASA, National Nuclear Security Administration, National Security Agency, and the National Science Foundation.

Prior to joining 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó in 2004, Kim gained broad experience in the IT industry. His resumé includes working as a software engineer at Lucent Technologies to develop wireless networking equipment, a management information systems consultant at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), and a database programmer at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He also co-founded a technology start-up for internet advertising.