Sung Ju Lee
About Sung Ju Lee
Sung Ju Lee is a Professor at KAIST, where he has served as the KAIST Endowed Chair Professor since 2017. He has a rich background in academia and industry, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous awards, including recognition as an IEEE Fellow and ACM Distinguished Scientist.
Work at KAIST
Sung Ju Lee has been serving as a KAIST Endowed Chair Professor at KAIST since 2017. His role involves leading research initiatives and contributing to the academic community in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea. Prior to this position, he was an Associate Professor at KAIST from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at KAIST has been marked by a focus on advancing knowledge in computer science and engineering.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining KAIST, Sung Ju Lee held several notable positions in the technology sector. He worked at Narus Inc as a Principal Member of Technical Staff in the Office of the CTO from 2013 to 2014. He was also a Distinguished Mobility Architect at HP Networking for a brief period in 2012-2013. His earlier roles at HP included Senior Research Scientist and Principal Research Scientist, where he contributed to various advanced technology projects from 2000 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at UCLA from 1997 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Sung Ju Lee earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering from Hanyang University from 1992 to 1996. He then pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, completing it from 1996 to 1998. He continued his studies at UCLA, obtaining a PhD in Computer Science from 1998 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field.
Publications and Citations
Sung Ju Lee has authored over 100 peer-reviewed technical articles, contributing significantly to the field of computer science. His research work has been widely recognized, with his publications cited over 15,000 times according to Google Scholar. His contributions to the academic community have been acknowledged through various awards, including the best paper award at IEEE ICDCS 2015 and the test-of-time paper award at ACM WiNTECH 2016.
Professional Recognition
Sung Ju Lee has received several professional accolades throughout his career. He was recognized as an ACM Distinguished Scientist and an IEEE Fellow, highlighting his contributions to the field. He has also served in leadership roles for prestigious conferences, including as General Chair of ACM MobiCom 2014 and Co-TPC Chair for IEEE INFOCOM 2016 and ACM MobiCom 2021. Additionally, he has been awarded the HP CEO Innovation Award in 2010.