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(Jan 2026 - Feb 2026) Global Talent Networking
Association of Korean-Canadian Scientist and Engineers(Jan 2026 - Feb 2026) Global Talent Networking
Led the planning and hosting of a networking event for South Korean researchers completing year‑long appointments at the University of Toronto. Coordinated with U of T students to represent AKCSE and support visiting researchers as they adjusted to academic and daily life in Toronto. The event also created opportunities for undergraduate students to connect with graduate researchers and professionals across the city.
(Mar 2025 - Nov 2025) Eastern Canada Symposium
Association of Korean-Canadian Scientist and Engineers(Mar 2025 - Nov 2025) Eastern Canada Symposium
"Bridging Research, Industry, and Community"
As chair of the Greater Toronto & Lake Ontario Chapter of AKCSE, I had the privilege of leading a 10-person team for eight months, working alongside Andrew Song and collaborating with the Quebec Chapter (Minjun Kim and Moohyun Woo) to organize the Eastern Canada Symposium.
On November 29, 2025, we welcomed 85 participants from Quebec and Ontario — students, researchers, and professionals from both STEM and non-STEM fields — for a full day of research presentations, career panels, and networking, followed by a dinner social.
Our goal was to connect people across the two regions and strengthen the community of Korean-Canadian scientists and engineers.
Through this experience, I sharpened my skills in:
Collaboration: navigating differences in leadership styles and balancing mediation with decisiveness.
Delegation: coordinating logistics (time, budget, venue), structuring the program (outlines and invitations), and managing communications (posters, forms, and emails).
Communication: in both Korean and English to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps.
(2025 - 2026) Our Team
(Jun 2024 - Jun 2024) Canada-Korea Conference
Association of Korean-Canadian Scientist and Engineers(Jun 2024 - Jun 2024) Canada-Korea Conference
Placed second in the Canada–Korea Conference (CKC 2024) project showcase in Banff, where I presented my master’s research, Validity Assessment of a 3D Depth Sensor for Movement Tracking in Children with Cerebral Palsy.
(Jan 2022 - Apr 2022) Machine Learning Projects
University of Toronto(Jan 2022 - Apr 2022) Machine Learning Projects
6.1) Tuning K Hyperparameter with Cross-Validation
6.2) Tuning # features & # Gaussians (with # components) using F1 Score and AUC
6.3) Dimensionality Reduction
6.4) Optimal Gradient Descent Model for Linear Regression
6.5) API Keys and SQL Database
(Sep 2020 - Apr 2021) Elastomeric High-Performance Additions for the Niagara Foot Keel
Client: DOI ortho-innovativ GmBH(Sep 2020 - Apr 2021) Elastomeric High-Performance Additions for the Niagara Foot Keel
Developed a prosthetic foot keel with increased load‑bearing capacity for active users in developing regions. The keel used a passive energy‑management system to store and release energy through the gait cycle. Over the project, I applied engineering design methods, technical drawing, and gait analysis to iterate and refine the structure. The final design added polyurethane reinforcements to the forefoot and ankle, increasing energy return during late‑midstance and supporting users up to 125 kg. Testing showed a 25% improvement in mobility, meeting performance requirements set by the DOI Ortho‑Innovativ client in Germany.
(Sep 2020 - Dec 2020) Optimizing a Robertson-Head Screwdriver
Queen's University (Sep 2020 - Dec 2020) Optimizing a Robertson-Head Screwdriver
Analyzed a Robertson‑head screwdriver to reduce overall mass using ANSYS and a bottom‑up modeling approach. Divided the geometry into six vertical sections based on technical drawings and created a parametric SolidWorks model to define key coordinates. Simulation results showed maximum stress and deflection at the drill bit, leading to a minimized handle volume within design constraints while maintaining structural integrity.
(Sep 2019 - Dec 2019) Biomechanical Product Development
Client: Community of Kingston, Ontario(Sep 2019 - Dec 2019) Biomechanical Product Development
Collaborated with occupational therapy students in a third‑year biomechanical design course (MECH 393) to develop assistive devices for Kingston community members with spinal osteoarthritis. The project followed a client‑centered approach, focusing on practical solutions tailored to individual mobility and comfort needs.
(Jan 2019 - Apr 2019) Parachute Release System
Queen's University (Jan 2019 - Apr 2019) Parachute Release System
Designed a parachute release system for a 24‑meter drop while carrying a 20‑gram payload. Ran multiple design iterations over 12 weeks to meet deployment requirements between 3–12 meters and ensure all components survived landing. The final design used a secondary capsule that separated after launch, allowing controlled parachute deployment and a safe descent of the main payload.
(Sep 2018 - Dec 2018) Manufacturing a Mechanical Spinner
Queen's University (Sep 2018 - Dec 2018) Manufacturing a Mechanical Spinner
Applied manufacturing processes to build a mechanical spinner, using drilling, bending, waterjet cutting, and additive manufacturing. Worked with advanced equipment in the McLaughlin Hall machine shop at Queen’s University to produce and assemble the components.
(Jan 2018 - Apr 2018) Weatherproof Play Apparatus
Client: Sydenham Public School(Jan 2018 - Apr 2018) Weatherproof Play Apparatus
Applied engineering design principles to build functional demonstrations of physics concepts. Constructed inclined planes, levers, and wooden gears using scrap materials and basic woodworking tools. Performed stress analysis and free‑body diagrams to ensure the structure could safely support children. Collaborated with my team to pitch and deliver this STEM‑focused project for students at Sydenham Public School, aiming to increase hands‑on engagement with science and engineering.
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