Professor Byonghyo Shim has been elected as a regular member of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST). Membership in KAST is awarded through a rigorous three-stage evaluation process, recognizing individuals who have been active in the field of science and technology for over 20 years and have made significant contributions to its advancement. Professor Shim was honored for his groundbreaking work in millimeter-wave communication, including the development of beamforming technology, the commercialization of 5G mobile communications, and his pioneering role in ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC).

In addition, Professor Shim was also named an IEEE Fellow for his contributions to the development of 4G/5G mobile communication antenna technologies and advancements in compressed sensing. IEEE is the world’s largest organization in the electrical and electronics field, with over 400,000 members across more than 160 countries. IEEE Fellow is a prestigious title awarded to less than 0.1% of its members following a stringent selection process.

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Translated by: Dohyung Kim, English Editor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, kimdohyung@snu.ac.kr