My name is Minjun Chang.
I am an incoming Ph.D. student at the Robotics and Intelligent Construction Automation Laboratory(RICAL) at Georgia Institute of Technology. I am currwntly working as a satellite software engineer at Hanwha Systems(Space&Defense).
I received Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Yonsei University, Republic of Korea.
I was also selected as a Next Generation Engineer by the Institute for Promotion of Engineering and Science for Korea (IPESK).
My research interest is built around using control theory for robots as well as integrating different systems for single controller. Especially, I am interested in building safe and reliable automation in robotic applications in hazardous conditions. I am also interested in planning and navigation of legged robots and autonomous vehicles. I intend to conduct a study using reinforcement learning and control theory to create natural and applicable movemement of robots in real world.
Take a look around my website for more detailed information about me and I am always open for any kinds of questions.
You can reach out to me with the email address below. Thank You!
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Education
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
2025 ~ | Ph.D., Civil Engineering, focus on Robotics in Contruction
Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
2019 - 2025 | B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Research Interest
Motion Planning, Robotics, Locomotion, Autonomous Driving, Reinforcement Learning, Connectivity
Research Experiences
2024.06 - 2024.12 |
Dynamic Robotic Systems Laboratory, Seoul National University
Undergraduate Intern, Supervisor : Professor JaeHeung Park
- Reinforcement Learning based bipedal locomotion
- Robust Symmetric Bipedal Locomotion Development via Simultaneous State Estimator Neural Network Training
2022.07 - 2023.01 |
Machine Learning and Control System Laboratory, Yonsei University
Undergraduate Intern, Supervisor : Professor Jongeun Choi
- Developed an enhanced localization algorithm with control input delay compensation
- Participated as Localization team member for Autonomous Robot Racing Competition
2020.07 - 2021.06 |
Mechanobiology and Soft Materials Laboratory, Yonsei University
Undergraduate Intern, Supervisor : Professor Hyungseok Lee
- Developed Portable Standing Surface Acoustic Wave(SSAW) generator for unconstrained cell alignment
- Proposed new bridged glass hold design for SSAW cell alignment and simultaneous UV reactive angiogenesis
2020.07 - 2021.06 |
BioMedical & Energy System Lab, Yonsei University
Undergraduate Intern, Supervisor : Professor Wonhyung Ryu
- Developed an effective cardiovascular micro-stent design
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Work Experience
2025.01 - Present |
Hanwha Systems(Space&Defense), Seoul
Satelite Software Engineer
2024.04 - 2024.06 |
GoLe Robotics, Seoul
Robotics Engineer(Intern)
2022.10 - 2024.03 |
DRIMAES, Seoul
Junior Embedded Software Engineer
2022.02 - 2022.10 |
ToysMyth, Seoul
Junior Embedded Software Engineer
2021.06 - 2021.07 |
Alsemy, Seoul
AI Lab Member(Intern)
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Awards&Honors
1. National ICT Smart Device Competetion, Grand Prize(1st place) 2024, Ministery of Science and ICT
[granted by the Minister of Science and ICT]
2. Autonomous Robot Racing Competetion, Second Match 2022, Grand Prize(1st place) 2022, Korea Robot Society
3. IHEI Show Off Festa2, Best Choice Award 2021, IHEI Yonsei
4. Hanium Competition, Selection 2021, Federation of Korea Information Industries
5. MEDICAL HACK 2021, Excellence Prize 2021, Busan City
6. Yonsei IHEI Workstation, Impact Solution Award 2021, IHEI Yonsei
7. KU Medical Hackathon, Excellence Prize 2020, Konkuk Univ. Hospital
8. EDISON Coptuper Aided Design Competition, Top 8 2020, K-MOOC
9. IHEI Summer Workstation - ACUOUS, Excellence Award 2020, IHEI Yonsei
10. YonseiXNexon Creative Platform, Excellence Prize 2019, RC committee
Publications, Patents, and SW Copyrights
Publications
1. Hyeongwoo Nam, Seoyeon Choi, Minjun Chang, Joonho Yang, Jaehyeon Lim, Jongeun Choi, “State prediction based control input delay compensation for autonomous driving systems ”, The 18th Korea Robotics Society Annual Conference (KRoC 2023, Feb. 15-18, 2023) equal contribution
> Oral presentation in a special session, “Autonomous Driving Robot Racing Technics”
2. Minjun Chang, Jaeyong Shin, Jaehueng Park, “Robust Symmetric Bipedal Locomotion Development via Simultaneous State Estimator Neural Network Training”, The 20th Korea Robotics Society Annual Conference (KRoC 2025, Feb. 12-14, 2025, Poster Presentation)
Patents
1. Minjun Chang, Eunhui Cho, Jaemin Jeon, Gyeryeong Park, Yumi Kim, “Automatic-Continuous Urine Output & Urinanalysis System: ACUOUS”, KR 10-2020-0176792 (under prosecution)
2. Minjun Chang, Wonjun Kim, Hyunjin Park, Meedum Cho, Hyunjun Kim, “AUTONOMOUS DRIVING AUXILLARY CART ROBOT FOR ASSEMBLY PROCESS” KR 10-2024-0177135) (under prosecution)
Software Copyrights
1. Minjun Chang, Guiju Choi Jungyoon Byun, Dongha Kim, “Eye Tuner: Media Literacy Program based on Pupil Tracking”, C-2024-039138 (registered)
Skill
Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Javascript
Frameworks/Tools: ROS1&2, Docker, IsaacGym, MuJoCo, PyTorch, FastAPI, Solidworks
Hardware: Jetson Xavier, Jetson Nano, RaspberryPi, Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Bolt10, ScoutMini, WeGoERP42
Languages: Korean (Native), English (Fluent, TOEFL 108 / personal best 111)