Soo Young Lee
About Soo Young Lee
Soo Young Lee is a Professor Director at KAIST, specializing in artificial intelligence and its relation to the human mind. With an extensive academic background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Electrophysics, Lee has dedicated over thirty years to research and teaching in neural networks and deep learning.
Work at KAIST
Soo Young Lee has been a Professor Director at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) since 1986. Over the course of 38 years, he has contributed significantly to the academic and research environment at the institution. His role involves teaching and mentoring students, as well as leading research initiatives in artificial intelligence and related fields.
Education and Expertise
Soo Young Lee holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Seoul National University, which he completed between 1971 and 1975. He furthered his education at the Polytechnic Institute of New York, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrophysics from 1980 to 1984. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in 1975.
Research Interests
Soo Young Lee's research interests center on understanding the human mind through artificial intelligence. He focuses on the development of intelligent agents that integrate elements of human cognition, including emotion, personality, and trust. His work aims to bridge the gap between human-like characteristics and machine learning capabilities.
Teaching and Research in Neural Networks
With over three decades of experience, Soo Young Lee has been actively teaching and conducting research in neural networks and deep learning. His expertise in these areas has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, contributing to both academic literature and practical applications.