– Director-General of BRD, Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST) (2020~)

– Head Professor, KIST school (2017~)

– Adjunct Professor, KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology (2016~)

– Professor, University of Science and Technology (2009 – 2017)

– Researcher/Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST) (2006 ~)

– Instructor, Korea University (2006 ~)

– Post-Doc, Duke University Medical Center (2003 – 2006)

– Rehabilitation system development

– Man-machine interface (neural signal interface and imaging interface)

– Micro & nano-scale cell and molecular engineering

– Molecular imaging technology for musculoskeletal tissue

– Genetic study for cartilage and bone disease

– Cartilage and bone related research

– Stem cell research for osteogenesis and chondrogenesis

– Effect of mechanical stimulation on the metabolic response of biological tissues

– Repair of damaged musculoskeletal connective tissues (such as articular cartilage, ligament, and tendon)

– Measurement of material properties of connective tissues using a high-frequency ultrasound technique

• Journal
• Published about 100 papers in renowned domestic and foreign academic journals such as Nature Communications and Scientific Reports

• Patent
• 62 patents including “Method for real time analyzing stress using deep neural network algorithm” (US, 11317840)

• Technology transfer
• Apparatus and Method for Measuring Electrocardiogram Using Wireless Communication (Life Science Technology Inc.)
• System and Method for Evaluation of Exercise Capacity of Knee (eburnean Inc.)