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29 Tower Drive Apt 16, West Lafayette, IN 47906, kim415@purdue.edu, +1-857-544-4649
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Fall 2010 – Spring 2015
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Spring 2010
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Economics
GPA:3.67/4.0, Major GPA:3.7/4.0 (Top 8% in the Class of 2010)
AREA OF RESEARCH INTEREST
- Digital Communication Systems
- Software Defined Radio
- MIMO, OFDM
- Digital Signal Processing
Undergraduate Researcher (unpaid) June 2009 - Present
Software Defined Radio Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Researched and tested the programming code to build digital communication systems by using Universal Software Radio Peripheral
- Designed and debugged the programming code of simple QPSK transceiver by the C++ library and Python
- Developed the bit error rate and symbol error rate testing tools by MATLAB for BPSK, QPSK transceiver
- Examined the data transmission and symbol error rate using Software Defined Radio with oscilloscope, signal generator, MATLAB and Python
Vertically Integrated Projects – Software Defined Radio January 2009 - Present
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Focused and concentrated on the design of programming code for the software defined radio
- Analyzed and researched the implementation and probability variables of digital communication system using the Universal Software Radio Peripheral
- Simulated, designed and debugged the programming codes of SISO, MIMO(STBC) transceiver by C++ and Python
- Tested and demonstrated the signal transmission with oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and Python
- Executed the documentation of the progress and presented to professors and other team members
RELEVANT COURSEWORK AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY (WITH GRADE)
- Software Defined Radio Research, *A+
- Digital Signal Processing with Application, A
- Transmission of Information, A
- Signals & Systems, A
- Vertically Integrated Projects, A
- Electronic Devices and Design Laboratory, A
- Probabilistic Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering, A
- Digital Signal Processing I(Graduate Level), B+
- Electric and Magnetic Fields, B+
- Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing, B-
- Electrical Engineering Design Project (Current)
- Feedback System Analysis and Design (Current)
COMPUTER & ENGINEERING SKILLS
- Software: PSPICE, MAXPLUS II, CodeWarrior, Access, Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Firework CS3
- Language: Assembly, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, HTML, CSS, PHP, Windows, Linux, Mac
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
August 2009 – Present
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Managed the Electronic Measurement Technique Course
- Maintained, Organized and examined ECE Lab Equipment and instrument, such as oscilloscope, DC power supply, Digital Multi-Meter, and function generator for the class
- Supported Graduate Teaching Assistant and assisted students during the lab session
- Graded Pre-Lab Reports and commented to students before the lab session
- Oversaw and executed the lab quiz and lab practice as the proctor
Information Technology Assistant
November 2008 – Present
Department of Earth & Atmospheric Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Managed, organized and troubleshot information technology Instruments, such as computer software, hardware, network printers, cables and routers
- Resolved and configured hardware, software, and technological issues for the faculty and staff in the department
- Reported the daily work status, task and progress to the System Administrator
- Maintained over 200 computers using the inventory by Microsoft Access
- Administered and improved the department website with HTML, CSS, PHP and Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
- Executed and contributed the web migration project using the PHP template
- Consulted and advised the faculty members’ web pages, web site layout, computer and network printer troubles
Mathematics & Chemistry Tutor
February 2008 – August 2008
Learning Center, Roxbury Community College, Roxbury Crossing, MA
- Taught students all levels of mathematics(College Math, Statistics, Calculus, Multivariate Calculus) and general chemistry
- Reported student achievements to the Director’s office
- Assisted students to complete Mathematics Papers and Chemistry Lab Reports
- Instructed and advised students to succeed in their mathematics and science courses
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, HONORS AND AWARDS
Rappaport Wireless Communication Scholarship, Purdue University, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society), Purdue University, Spring 2009 – Spring 2010
Tau Beta Pi(Engineering Honor Society), Purdue University, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Dean’s List & Semester’s Honors, Purdue University, Fall 2008 – Fall 2009
Herbert Wilson Engineering Scholarship, Purdue University, Spring 2009
EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mentor, Peer-Mentor Program, Purdue University, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Person On Duty, Eta Kappa Nu, Purdue University, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Website Officer, Tau Beta Pi, Purdue University, Spring 2010
“Keys to Academic Success” Presenter, International Student Orientation, Purdue University, Spring 2010
First and Second Violin Player, Purdue Symphony Orchestra, Purdue University, Spring 2009 – Spring 2010
International Student and Scholars, Purdue University – Online Student Ambassador, Fall 2008 – Spring 2010
Academic Success Center Presenter, International Student Orientation, Purdue University, Spring 2009 – Spring 2010
International Student Welcome Reception, Faith Baptist Church, Summer 2009
Senator of Apartment 29, Hilltop Apartments Council, Purdue University, Fall 2008 |