MinHyuk Park

Hi. I am a dedicated and innovative autonomous robotics and drone engineer with a strong background in computer science and engineering and mechanical and aerospace engineering. I specialize in the application of robotic systems using AI methodologies.

I studied in Singapore for Primary and Secondary school before returning and finishing high school, University, and a master's Degree in South Korea. I have a Dual bach degree in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science from UNIST, and a Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from UNIST under Dr. Tsz-Chiu Au.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

1. Self-motivated and proactive leader with experience leading various robotics project teams
2. Demonstrated experience in the development and system-level integration of autonomous aerial and ground robots’ custom hardware and software including in a competition context
3. Research experience in Robot Operating System, including setting up and utilizing simulators
4. Integration and deployment experience in Artificial Intelligence and robots with embedded systems

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1. Artificial Intelligence: Computer Vision, Reinforcement learning, Data-based Trajectory prediction
2. Simulators: Gazebo, Airsim, Moveit Library for robotic arms
3. Embedded Systems: Jetson Xavier NX, Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk, Arduino, Robotis OpenCR
4. Robot platforms: Ardupilot drones, Crazyflie, Turtlebot 3 and 4, Kuka Youbot, Husky A200
5. Sensors: Optitrack Motion Capture System, Real-Time Kinematic GPS, Marvelmind Ultrasound Beacon system, Crazyflie Ultra Wide Band System, Visual Inertial Odometry on ZED Stereo cameras, Lidar sensors, other misc. digital and analog sensors for maker projects
6. Manufacturing: Computer Aided Modelling for 3D printing and CNC manufacturing of robotic parts
7. License: 1st class Unmanned Multicopter pilot’s license, South Korea (VTOL Aircraft capable) 

Experience

Graduate researcher in AI, Robotics and Transportation lab 2022 - 2024

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South Korea

• Self-motivated and proactive researcher leading various robotics project teams
• Demonstrated experience in the development and system-level integration of autonomous aerial and ground robots’ custom hardware and software including in a competition context
• Hands-on experience in Robot Operating System, including setting up simulators
• Experience in Integration and deployment of AI software and robots with embedded systems

• Taught students and designed coursework and projects for new incoming faculty members
• Courses include Introduction to Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Data-based ML Design
• Course contents include Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Robot Operating Systems, use of Turtlebot 3 to conduct physical project missions, Kalman and Particle Filter

• Demonstrated leadership as squad leader for 12 men
• Participated in operations such as emergency runway repair, CBRN exercises, maintenance of air base infrastructure and base defense exercises against ground and aerial targets

Licences and certifications

• Korean 1st class Unmanned Multicopter pilot’s license, 4th class Unmanned Fixed Wing pilot’s license (VTOL Fixed-wing aircraft capable)
• United States Texas Class C Driver's license, South Korea 2nd class Driver’s license
• Proficient in English (TOEFL 102 (2024), TOEIC 958(2021)) and a native Korean speaker. Basic conversational skills in Japanese (N3, 2020) and Chinese
• Certificate of Completion - Program requirements of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, for commitment and performance in UNIST aerospace-related subjects, September 16th, 2021, no 2021-5

Patents

Minhyuk Park, Byung Soo Kim, Kim Nam Hoon, Automated quality verification of FDM 3D printing output using image data and establishment of image data collection environment, 2023 (South Korea)

My Hobbies

I like to build robots and drones. I used to do a lot of human piloted drone racing for fun as well. I also love maker culture and custom build a lot of stuff for my research!