Sang Il Oum
About Sang Il Oum
Sang Il Oum is an Associate Professor at KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea, where he has worked since 2011. He holds multiple doctorates in Mathematics and Philosophy from Princeton University and has held various academic positions in the United States and Canada.
Work at Kaist
Sang Il Oum has been an Associate Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) since 2011. His tenure at KAIST spans over 13 years, during which he has contributed to the academic environment in Daejeon, South Korea. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at KAIST from 2008 to 2011 for three years. His extensive experience at this institution underscores his commitment to education and research in his field.
Education and Expertise
Sang Il Oum holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Princeton University, where he studied Mathematics and Philosophy from 2001 to 2005. His academic background also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, completed from 1994 to 1998. This strong educational foundation supports his expertise in mathematical concepts and philosophical frameworks.
Background
Before his current position at KAIST, Sang Il Oum gained diverse academic experience. He worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo in 2007. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Computer Programmer at Daou Technology Inc. from 1999 to 2001, which provided him with practical experience in the technology sector.
Professional Experience
Sang Il Oum's professional journey includes significant roles at various educational institutions. He served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology for one year and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo for 11 months. His experience in academia is complemented by his earlier role as a Computer Programmer, which adds a technical dimension to his profile.