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Tae-Hoon Kim

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Tae-Hoon Kim's research lab specializes in applying advanced deep learning and artificial intelligence techniques to solve complex problems across diverse scientific and social domains. The lab focuses on developing data-driven models for image restoration and enhancement—particularly in astronomy—using innovative transformer architectures and convolutional neural networks. It also explores applications in energy demand forecasting, social science research on international students, and biomedical microfluidics for detecting bacterial chemotaxis. A recurring theme is the integration of domain-specific knowledge with cutting-edge AI to create robust, interpretable, and high-impact solutions.

deep learningimage restorationtransformer modelsenergy forecastingmicrofluidics

Research Overview

Papers
9
Total Citations
14
Papers (5y)
7
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
7total
2017
2023
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
14total
20172023202420252026

Selected Papers

9
1
Article|10 citations·2024
Deeper, Sharper, Faster: Application of Efficient Transformer to Galaxy Image Restoration
Hyosun Park, Yongsik Jo, Seokun Kang, T. Kim, M. James Jee
SJR Q1The Astrophysical JournalOA

Abstract The Transformer architecture has revolutionized the field of deep learning over the past several years in diverse areas, including natural language processing, code generation, image recognition, and time-series forecasting. We propose to apply Zamir et al.'s efficient transformer to perform deconvolution and denoising to enhance astronomical images. We conducted experiments using pairs of high-quality images and their degraded versions, and our deep learning model demonstrates exceptio

Computer Vision and Pattern RecognitionComputer Science
2
Article|4 citations·2025
Weak-lensing Mass Reconstruction of Galaxy Clusters with a Convolutional Neural Network. II. Application to Next-generation Wide-field Surveys
Sangjun Cha, M. James Jee, Sungwook E. Hong, Sangnam Park, Dongsu Bak, T. Kim
SJR Q1The Astrophysical JournalOA

Abstract Traditional weak-lensing mass reconstruction techniques suffer from various artifacts, including noise amplification and the mass-sheet degeneracy. In S. E. Hong et al., we demonstrated that many of these pitfalls of traditional mass reconstruction can be mitigated using a deep learning approach based on a convolutional neural network (CNN). In this paper, we present our improvements and report on the detailed performance of our CNN algorithm applied to next-generation wide-field (WF) o

Astronomy and AstrophysicsPhysics and Astronomy
3
report|0 citations·2016
Predicting Baseline for Analysis of Electricity Pricing
T. Kim, Deokjung Lee, Jaesik Choi, Anna Spurlock, Alex Sim, Annika Todd, Kesheng Wu
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryOA

To understand the impact of new pricing structure on residential electricity demands, we need a baseline model that captures every factor other than the new price. The standard baseline is a randomized control group, however, a good control group is hard to design. This motivates us to devlop data-driven approaches. We explored many techniques and designed a strategy, named LTAP, that could predict the hourly usage years ahead. The key challenge in this process is that the daily cycle of electri

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
4
Article|0 citations·2026
Research Trends on International Students in South Korea : A Review of Studies Published from 2006 to 2025
T. Kim, Tae Hun Nam
Liberal Arts Innovation Center

This study aims to examine research trends on international students in South Korea from 2006 onward and to identify imbalances or gaps in research methods and topics, thereby suggesting directions for future studies. The analysis covers 312 studies on international students published in Korea Citation Index (KCI)-indexed journals between 2006 and 2025. The findings indicate rapid quantitative growth in research on international students over this period, with research topics predominantly focus

CommunicationSocial Sciences
5
peer-review|0 citations·2024
Author response for "Facile Encapsulation Strategy for Uniformly-Dispersed Catalytic Nanoparticle/Carbon Nanofiber Toward Advanced Zn-Air Battery"
S. Yoon, D.W. Boo, Hyunmin Na, T. Kim, Hyun-Soo Chang, Ji Sung Park, Su-Ho Cho, Ji‐Won Jung, Hyeong Min Jin
BiomaterialsMaterials Science
6
Article|0 citations·2011
Amplification of chemotactic responses of motile bacterial cells for characterizing preferential chemotaxis toward carbon sources
Minwoo Kim, S.H. Kim, Seunghyun Lee, T. Kim

A novel microfluidic device is described that can detect the chemotactic response of motile bacterial cells (Escherichia coli) that swim toward a preferred nutrient with high resolution by sorting and concentrating them. The device consists of the typical Y-shaped microchannels that have been widely used in chemotaxis studies to attract cells toward a high concentration and a concentrator array integrated with arrow head-shaped ratchet structures beside the main microchannel to trap and accumula

Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
7
Article|0 citations·2023
Effective Slogan Generation with Noise Perturbation
Jongeun Kim, MinChung Kim, T. Kim

Slogans play a crucial role in building the brand's identity of the firm. A slogan is expected to reflect firm's vision and the brand's value propositions in memorable and likeable ways. Automating the generation of slogans with such characteristics is challenging. Previous studies developed and tested slogan generation with syntactic control and summarization models which are not capable of generating distinctive slogans. We introduce a novel approach that leverages pre-trained transformer T5 m

Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences
8
Article|0 citations·2023
Optical manipulation of silicon microparticles in biological environments
Chuen Ho, Rolf Timp, Karthy M. Kasi, T. Kim, J. Thomas Roland, G. Timp, Hyungsoo Choi, K. Kim, Vladimir I. Gelfand, Stephen A. Boppart, Se-Jung Moon, Amy L. Oldenburg
Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)OA

Manipulation of micron-scale silicon particles has been investigated with optical tweezers implemented using a two-dimensional scanning trap driven with acousto-optic modulators. Spheres of latex, Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), silica, and silver-coated PMMA have been utilized to calibrate transverse trapping forces. The goal of this work is to non-invasively manipulate 10-20μm silicon-based devices in and around cells.

Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
9
Article|0 citations·2017
Nanoscale easy tear process for ultra-fast responsive colloidal crystal-PDMS composite VOCs sensors
Hyung‐Kwan Chang, Ashish Kumar Thokchom, T. Kim, Jungyul Park

In this study, we propose an ultra-fast responsive PC based volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sensor using a nanoscale easy tear process inspired by commercially available `easy tear package'. Colloidal crystal-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite can be realized through nanoscale tear propagation along the interface between the outer surface of crystallized nanoparticles and bulk PDMS. Not only cuboid but also dome shaped colloidal crystal-PDMS composite is successfully obtained using the asse

Biomedical EngineeringEngineering

Research Areas

Biomedical EngineeringComputer Vision and Pattern RecognitionAstronomy and AstrophysicsElectrical and Electronic EngineeringCommunicationBiomaterials

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