Author: INHI KIM (page 2 of 22)
Hello, my name is Truyen Le-Minh. I am from Vietnam and currently a Master’s student at the Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility at KAIST. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and during the final year of my undergraduate studies, I conducted research in the field of transportation economics, focusing on passenger satisfaction and loyalty in the urban rail system of Hanoi, Vietnam. This experience motivated me to further pursue research in transportation, which led me to apply for a Master’s degree at KAIST under the Global Korea Scholarship program. My goal is to deepen my knowledge and contribute to research in this field. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing volleyball and hiking.
“Three PTV Certified Trainers have been produced at KAIST.”
For the first time in Korea, researchers from KAIST (Professor Inhi Kim, Dr. Tae-ho Oh, and researcher Tae-kyun Kim) have become Certified Trainers.
In the future, those who receive PTV software training at KAIST will be provided with an official PTV certificate.
You can participate in training for a total of five software programs: Visum, Vissim, VisWalk, VisVap, and Vistro.
The 2025 scholars of the NSF-funded Interdisciplinary Research in Smart City (IRSC) program (https://nsfsmartcity.org/2024-scholars-copy/) visited the TUPA Lab at KAIST. During their visit, they engaged in meaningful discussions with KAIST students on the latest research trends in the field of smart cities.
Notably, Yunha Lee(https://science.ytn.co.kr/program/view.php?mcd=0082&key=202505191643243874), a student from Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), joined the TUPA Lab as an intern and delivered a presentation on smart signal systems. We were honored to welcome the group, led by Professor Young-Jae Lee from Morgan State University, and sincerely thank him for guiding and accompanying the students throughout the program.
The 2025 cohort of the Interdisciplinary Research in Smart City (IRSC) program, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), comprises six U.S. undergraduate and graduate students selected for their academic excellence and research potential. This fully funded, eight-week program offers participants the opportunity to engage in smart city research at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea. The program includes research internships, cultural experiences, and professional development activities.
- Topic: Understanding Dockless Shared E-Scooter Travel Behavior: A Data-Driven Approach to Trip Purpose Classification
- Conference: 2025 Suwon ITS AP Forum
The Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education Institute of Science hosted the 16th Chungnam Science & Creativity Festival on May 16-17, 2025, bringing together students, teachers, and local communities to explore the future of science and technology.
This year’s theme, “Brighten Our World, Green Earth, Better Future”, focused on tackling climate change and environmental issues through science and technology. With 63 exciting programs, including exhibitions, performances, hands-on activities, and lectures, it was a truly engaging event. 🌿🌞
As part of KAIST Mobility Lab, we were proud to contribute to the event. It was a great opportunity to engage with the community and share our insights on sustainable mobility and innovative solutions for a better future.
Thank you to all who made this event possible. We look forward to future collaborations
The Office of Research Affairs is operating the URP Program that supports KAIST students to conduct research under the guidance of excellent professors and graduate students.
1. Research Period:
Jun. 23, 2025 ~ Dec. 19, 2025
2. Requirements:
A. Undergraduate students enrolled at KAIST (students on leave are not eligible).
B. Students may participate up to two times.
C. If you are a student on leave who can participate in research starting from the summer semester and are planning to return to school in the fall semester, please contact us by email first.
3. URP Program Type
A. Type: Individual Research Project (Single/Team)
B. Theme Category: Creative Research or Research Participation
| Individual Research Project | ||||
| Single | Team | |||
| General | Interdisciplinary | |||
| Details | Research conducted by an individual student | 2~3 students gathered to proceed to a single field of study | 2~3 students from other departments gathered to proceed to fusion research in two or more fields | |
| Credit | URP(A) or URP(B) | URP(A) | ||
| Research Topic | Creative Research Project | Research Participation Project | ||
| Research theme (idea) proposed by the student, and research on the proposed topic is being conducted for the first time through URP | Students are given the opportunity to participate in research being conducted by faculty or TA, and to apply basic principles taught in undergraduate courses | |||
4. Funding Details
(Unit: KRW 1,000)
| Single | General Team (Interdisciplinary Team) | |
| Research Fund | 2,000 | 2,500(3,000) |
| Student | 1,000 | 800/person |
| Advisor | 1,000 | |
| T/A | 1,000 | |
5. How to Apply
A. Download the research proposal form from this page.
B. Choose the desired program type and fill out the form.
C. Submit them* to the Strategic Research Planning Team ([email protected]) by 23:59, May 23 (Fri.)
* Application Form & Consent for Personal Information(Student/Advisor/TA)
D. The successfully selected applicants will be announced on the KAIST Portal website in mid-June.
6. Others
– The number of selected projects may vary depending on applications and available budget.
– If you want to stop your research on the URP program, you must return to pay allowances, scholarships, and URP funding.
– After the end of the study, the student must attend the URP workshop.
– Participation in the URP program simultaneously with an internship or exchange program is not permitted.
– Approximately 60 individual research projects(Single/Team) will be selected.
* The final number of projects may change depending on the number of applications received and the evaluation results.
7. Contact
Professor Inhi Kim ([email protected])
Sujin Kim, Strategic Research Planning Team ([email protected])
Intership program
Additionally, our department looks for students who are interested in the internship program during the summer break. The department will provide you with a research opportunity, space, facility, and a budget of Won 300,000. On top of this, my lab will provide an additional Won 200,000. Please see more details below.
If you are interested in this program, please send me your CV to [email protected] ASAP.
Recruitment Notice for 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Interns
To provide scholarships and research opportunities to students interested in future transportation technologies, we are conducting a student research support program. We are pleased to announce the recruitment of undergraduate research interns for the summer of 2025 as outlined below:
Recruitment Details
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Number of Interns: Up to 5 students
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Eligibility:
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Undergraduate students currently in their 3rd or 4th year
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Must have a strong interest in future transportation technologies
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Support and Activities:
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Scholarship Support: KRW 300,000/month (subject to verification of research participation)
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Research Activities: Interns will carry out research under the supervision of their academic advisor.
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The research topic must be linked to the Undergraduate Research Program (URP).
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Internship Period: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025
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Funding Source: Department Development Fund