Key Sun Choi
About Key Sun Choi
Key Sun Choi is a Professor of Web Science and Technology Division at KAIST, where he has worked since 2010. He has a PhD in Computer Science from KAIST and has contributed significantly to the fields of ontology engineering and data web engineering.
Work at KAIST
Key Sun Choi has been a professor at KAIST since 1988, contributing to the Computer Science Department for over 36 years. He has held the position of Professor of Web Science and Technology Division since 2010. During his tenure, he has also served as the Department Head from 2006 to 2011. Choi has played a significant role in advancing research and education in web science and technology at KAIST.
Education and Expertise
Key Sun Choi earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Seoul National University, studying from 1974 to 1978. He continued his education at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, where he completed his PhD in Computer Science from 1980 to 1985. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in Ontology Engineering and Data Web Engineering.
Background
Key Sun Choi has a notable history in language resource management and knowledge engineering. He founded the ISO/TC37/SC4 in 2002, which focuses on language resource management. In 1998, he established the Korea Terminology Research Center for Language and Knowledge Engineering (Korterm). Additionally, he launched the Semantic Web Research Center in 2006, further emphasizing his commitment to advancing web technologies.
Research Initiatives
Choi initiated the CoreNet project in 2004, aimed at creating a Korea-Japanese-Chinese Word Net. In 2012, he started the Open Knowledge Convergence research group at KAIST. His research initiatives focus on enhancing open government and public linked web, promoting increased trust and creativity in web applications.
Collaborations
Key Sun Choi collaborates with Professor Tony Veale in the field of Web Science and Technology. This partnership highlights his engagement with other experts in the field, contributing to the advancement of research and practical applications in web science.