About
Hi, I am a 23 y/o South Korean currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at KAIST.
My Interests
My main interest is building things for fun. Most of what I work on involves mechatronics and robotics, but I also enjoy exploring areas outside mechanical engineering, such as:
- Machine learning
- ML compilers
- Robotics
- Embedded software
- Electronics
- Graphics
Skills
- C, C++, Rust, Python (PyTorch, JAX), JS/TS
- STM32 and ESP32 embedded software
- KiCad EDA
- Parametric CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion, FreeCAD)
- Sensor integration, simulation, localization, planning
- Extensive experience with ROS 2 (MoveIt 2, Nav2, Gazebo, ros2_control)
- RL/ML with physical robots
Achievements
- KAIST MR2 Rover Team Co-Lead (2026)
- Individual research at RAILAB (2024-2025)
- KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, 2022-2024)
- 대통령과학장학금 (2021)
- KSEF (Korea Science & Engineering Fair: Silver Award, 2020)
- Characterization of leg muscles’ morphological parameters from the frequency measurement of restless legs syndrome
- 대한민국인재상 (Korea Talent Award, 2020)
- KYPT (Korea Young Physicists’ Tournament: Grand Prize, 2019)
Tools I Use
- Neovim
- NixOS / nix-darwin
- Proxmox
- 2026 14" MacBook Pro (M5 Pro)
- Ghostty / cmux