We are so happy to welcome a new MCL member, Youngrae Kim joining MCL this semester. Here is a quick interview with Youngrae:
1. Could you briefly introduce yourself and your research interests?
My name is Youngrae Kim, and I am a first-year PhD student in Computer Engineering at USC. Before starting my PhD, I completed my undergraduate studies at Hongik University and earned my master’s degree at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). My research interests lie in computer vision, machine learning, and green learning. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, working out, and traveling.
- What is your impression of MCL and USC?
For me, MCL is an impressive research institute where there’s a strong sense of trust, not only in academic collaborations but also on a personal level. The community is welcoming, and I’ve felt a great sense of support from everyone here. I’m excited to be advised by Professor Kuo, one of the leading researchers in computer vision. The atmosphere at USC is also fantastic—people seem genuinely happy, enjoying life while working hard. I’m very glad to have joined USC, particularly MCL.
- What are your future expectations and plans in MCL?
During my PhD, I plan to focus on Federated Learning for the medical domain. I expect to encounter various challenges in applying this technology to real-world scenarios, and I aim to address these through my research, ultimately proposing a comprehensive thesis that has practical applications. I also look forward to collaborating with peers in different areas, which I believe will broaden my academic perspective.
