Doheon Kwon

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Introduction

Hi, I’m a Master’s student in Electrical Engineering at KAIST, where I also received my Bachelor degree (2021 - 2025). My research focuses on Computer Architecture, with a specific interest in Interconnection Networks, Memory Systems, Chiplet-based Architectures, and Hardware for AI. I’m conducting research under the guidance of Prof. John Kim, aiming to develop innovative architectural solutions for next-generation computing systems.

  • CV : [CV link] (Sensitive informations have been masked, last update: Dec. 26, 2025)

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Academic Background

  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2026. 3 ~ )
    • Master’s program (Major : Electircal Engineering)
    • Advisor: Prof. John Kim (KAIST Computer System & Network Lab)
  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2021. 3 ~ 2026. 2)
    • Undergraduate Program (Major : Electrical Engineering)
    • GPA: 4.14 / 4.30
    • Early graduation (Including 18 months of military service)
  • Dongsin Science High school (2019. 3 ~ 2021. 2)
    • Early graduation

Career

  • KAIST Computer System & Network Lab (2025. 3 ~ 2026. 2)
    • Individual Research, Undergraduate Intern
    • Advisor: Prof. John Kim
  • An Agency under the Ministry of National Defense (2023. 9 ~ 2025. 3)
    • Mandatory Military Service, Republic of Korea Army (대한민국 육군)
  • KAIST CastLab (2023. 1 ~ 2023. 2)
    • Individual Research (Undergraduate Intern)
    • Designed DMA (Direct Memory Access) using Verilog, tested on FPGA
    • Designed Systolic Array using Verilog
  • Korean Silicon Company (2022. 7 ~ 2022. 8)
    • Intern
    • Designed I2C protocol transmitter / receiver using Verilog

Awards

  • KAIST Dean’s list (2025 Spring)
  • ROKA Start-up Contest, Grand Prize (2024)
    • 육군창업경진대회 대상 (1위)
    • Award given by Chief of Staff, ROK Army (육군참모총장)
    • Proposed Item; Beacon Identification Friend or Foe (BIFF), which is IFF (피아식별) system using encrypted communication and Beacon technology
    • Suggested the specific business model that grows into a high-tech defense company
    • Was the team leader among the 3 members
    • Article
  • National Science & Technology Scholarship, Ministry of Science and ICT (2023 ~ 2025)
    • 국가우수장학금 (이공계)
  • KAIST Dean’s list (2023 Spring)
  • KAIST Dean’s list (2022 Fall)
  • Korea Olympiad in Informatics, National Competition, Silver Prize (2016)
  • Korea Olympiad in Informatics, National S/W Contest, Grand Prize (2016)
  • Samsung Junior Software Cup, Project Healthy Computerian, Top Prize (2016)
  • Korea Olympiad in Informatics, Regional Competition, Grand Prize (2015)
  • Korea Olympiad in Informatics, National Competition, Silver Prize (2015)
  • Korea Olympiad in Informatics, National S/W Contest, Gold Prize (2015)

Skills

  • C++ : expert
  • Verilog : intermediate
  • Python : expert
  • Matlab : intermediate
  • Git : intermediate
  • Vi : expert
  • Pytorch : master
  • Tensorflow : intermediate