Prof. Dong-Joo Kim

Professor
Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Engineering, Korea University
Address: Anam-dong, Seungbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea (02841)
Office: Science Library 604C
Email: dongjookim@korea.ac.kr
Technology holding company: NeuroTx

Education

  • PhD - Engineering, University of Cambridge (St Catharine), UK, 2010
  • MEng - Medical Engineering, University of London (QM), UK, 2005
  • BEng - Medical Engineering, University of London (QM), UK, 2004

Experiences

  • 2022 - Now : Professor, Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Engineering, Korea University, Korea
  • 2021 - Now : Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Neurology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Korea
  • 2020 - Now : Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Artificial Intelligence, College of Informatics, Korea University, Korea
  • 2017 - 2022 : Associate Professor, Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Engineering, Korea University, Korea
  • 2015 - Now : Ph.D. Team manager, Medical Device Innovation Center, Korea University Medical Center, Korea
  • 2012 - 2017 : Assistant Professor, Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Engineering, Korea University, Korea
  • 2010 - 2012 : Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Neuroscience and Mental Health Program & Critical Care Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, University of Toronto, Canada
  • 2006 - 2010 : Research Assistant, Neurosurgical Unit, Addenbrooke‘s Hospital, University of Cambridge, U.K
  • 2006 - 2010 : Research Assistant, Dept. of Oncology, Cancer Research Centre, University of Cambridge, UK
  • 2004 - 2005 : Joint Research Assistant, University of London, U.K and Johnson & Johnson PLC (Depuy Dept.)

Grant Funding

  • 2021.04~2023.12 : Collaborator, “Development of cognitive enhancement solution based on neurofeedback and vagus nerve stimulation for elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment”, supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
  • 2020.08~2022.07 : Principal Investigator, “Development of artificial intelligence-based digital therapeutics for autonomic nervous system stabilization”, supported by the ministry of SMEs and startups (Tech Incubator Program (TIPS) for startup Korea)
  • 2020.04~2024.12 : Collaborator, “Development of muscular function management solution based on electronic skin with EMG IMU and strain sensor”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
  • 2019.06~2019.12 : Collaborator, “Towards on-device augmented intelligence”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science and ICT, MSIT)
  • 2018.12~2019.11 : Principal Investigator, “Strengthening Korea-EU Network of Medical Image Analysis for Horizon2020”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science and ICT, MSIT)
  • 2017.09~2020.12 : Collaborator, “Towards a lightweight semantic interpretation universal AI of knowledge and data”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2017.05~2017.12 : Collaborator, “Virtual apparel fitting solution enhanced by use of IoT tape measure and digitalization of apparel physical properties”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2017.04~2023.12 : Collaborator, “Development of non-invasive integrated BCI SW platform to control home appliance and external devices by user’s thought via AR/VR interface”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2017.04~2018.12 : Principal Investigator, “Development of a computerized diagnosis support system for multimodal neuro-monitoring of patients with brain injury”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
  • 2016.07~2019.12 : Collaborator, “Development of intelligent information processing software for automatic medical image processing to support healthcare professionals”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2016.04~2018.12 : Collaborator, “Development of Smart Car Vision Techniques based on Deep Learning for Pedestrian Safety”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2015.11~2018.10 : Principal Investigator, “Research and development of a novel diagnostic protocol utilizing quantitative medical image analysis and CSF dynamics test for differentiating treatable dementia”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2015.09~2016.08 : Principal Investigator, “컴퓨터 단층촬영(CT) 이미지 기반의 정량적 분석 소프트웨어 개발”, supported by the Korea government (Small and Medium Business Administration)
  • 2014.05~2016.04 : Principal Investigator, “MR imaging and signal processing to model cerebrospinal fluid and blood flow in the craniospinal compartments”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, MEST)
  • 2013.09~2020.08 : Collaborator, “BK21 PLUS: Global leader development division in brain engineering”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, MEST)
  • 2013.06~2016.05 : Principal Investigator, “Finite element analysis for impaired brain tissue responding processes”, supported by the Korea government (Ministry of Science, ICT and Planning)
  • 2012.09~2013.12 : Collaborator, “World Class University (WCU): A research on converging technologies for brain informatics”, supported by the Korea government (National Research Foundation of Korea, NRF)
  • 2008.01~2010.12 : Collaborator, “Doctoral student participation in team grant”, The European Community INTERREG Grant: Inter-regional Cooperation between University of Amiens (France) and University of Cambridge (U.K)

Member of the Organizing Committee

  • 2013-2021 : IEEE International Winter Conference on Brain Computer Interface
  • 2012 : IEEE Systems, Mans and Cybernetics

Professional Membership

  • 2020-Now : Executive Director of the Korean Neurotraumatology Society
  • 2020-Now : Special Issue Editor, Electronics
  • 2017-Now : Special Director of the Korean Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • 2014-Now : The International Director of the Brain Engineering Society of Korea
  • 2013-Now : A Member of Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
  • 2013-2014 : The Finance Director of the Korean Society for Cognitive Science
  • 2007-2010 : The Founder and a Member of Cambridge, Imperial, Oxford Networks (CIONS)
  • 2006-2007 : The President of the Korean Society for University of Cambridge

Awards

  • 2016 : Best Research Presentation, “The evaluation of shunt functioning by spectral analysis of intracranial pressure during infusion test”, The Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
  • 2015 : Best Poster Award, “Automated artefact elimination in computed tomography: a preliminary report for traumatic brain injury and stroke”, The 3rd IEEE International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface
  • 2015 : Best Oral Presentation, “Analyzing the morphological characteristics of pulse waveforms in arterial blood pressure and intracranial pressure signals”, The Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
  • 2014 : Best Paper Award, “The threshold of resistance to CSF outflow in predicting shunt responsiveness for normal pressure hydrocephalus”, The 6th International Conference on Brain and Cognitive Engineering
  • 2014 : Best Poster Presentation, “Resistance to CSF outflow in predicting postoperative improvements of shunted NPH patients”, The Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
  • 2010 : Top Clinical Research Poster Presentation, “Continuous monitoring of Monro-Kellie doctrine in traumatic brain injury”, Critical Care Canada Forum