Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yongseok Son | Parallel and distributed systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Chung-Ang University, South Korea

Yongseok Son is an Associate Professor at Chung-Ang University’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering and leads the Systems and Storage Laboratory. He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Seoul National University, with research focused on optimizing file systems for high-performance storage. Before his academic career, Dr. Son gained industry experience, including an internship at Sindoh R&D Center. Known for his expertise in system architecture, he previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a skilled educator, he lectures on operating systems, distributed systems, and computer architecture. Dr. Son has contributed significantly to innovations in operating and storage systems, aiming to enhance modern computing performance and reliability. His dedication to the field has earned him recognition as a leading scholar and mentor.

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Seoul National University, Feb 2018 — Dissertation on optimizing file systems for high-performance storage, advised by Heon Young Yeom. Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Jan 2018 – Aug 2018 — Focused on advanced computer systems, under advisor Nam Sung Kim. M.S. in Intelligent Convergence Systems, Seoul National University, Aug 2012 — Specialized in priority boosting and load balancing for Android smartphones, advised by Seongsoo Hong. B.S. in Information and Computer Engineering, Ajou University, Aug 2010, graduating magna cum laude.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chung-Ang University (Sep 2024 – Present). Assistant Professor, same department, Chung-Ang University (Sep 2018 – 2024).
Part-time Instructor in Operating Systems, Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea (Sep 2015 – Jan 2016). Internship at Sindoh R&D Center, working on Linux device driver development (Dec 2010 – Mar 2011).
Dr. Son has led courses in operating systems, distributed systems, and computer architecture. His teaching and professional roles emphasize practical and innovative computing solutions.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Magna Cum Laude upon graduation with a B.S. from Ajou University. Received accolades for contributing to advancements in computing systems. Recognition for excellence in postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prestigious internships and impactful collaborations throughout his career. Acknowledged for mentoring students and promoting academic excellence in the field of computer engineering. Awards for significant contributions to research on file systems and emerging technologies.

Research Focus 🔍

Dr. Son specializes in enhancing operating systems and storage solutions for modern hardware. His research includes designing Linux task schedulers, improving I/O subsystems, and optimizing page cache and memory subsystems. Focused on parallel and distributed systems, he works on lock-free data structures and efficient load balancing. Dedicated to developing advanced file systems for distributed and parallel environments. His work also encompasses improving database storage engines, aligning with new hardware capabilities. Dr. Son’s research bridges theoretical insights and practical applications, striving for performance and scalability in computing systems.

Conclusion

Associate Professor Yongseok Son’s dedication to advancing the fields of operating systems, file storage systems, and distributed computing through his research, teaching, and leadership makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to optimizing computing performance for emerging hardware reflect a high level of expertise and commitment. By enhancing international collaborations and securing larger-scale funding, he could further elevate his research profile and broaden the impact of his work on a global scale.

Publications 📚

Title: Sequentialized Virtual File System: A Virtual File System Enabling Address Sequentialization for Flash-Based Solid State Drives
Year: 2024
Authors: Inhwi Hwang, Sunggon Kim, Hyeonsang Eom, Yongseok Son

Title: Comprehensive survey of sensor data verification in internet of things
Year: 2023
Authors: LA Nguyen, PT Kiet, S Lee, H Yeo, Y Son

Title: An efficient and parallel file defragmentation scheme for flash-based SSDs
Year: 2022
Authors: G Zhu, J Lee, Y Son

Title: FlexGPU: A flexible and efficient scheduler for GPU sharing systems
Year: 2020
Authors: Q Chen, H Lee, HY Yeom, Y Son

Title: z-READ: Towards Efficient and Transparent Zero-Copy Read
Year: 2019
Authors: J Park, C Min, HY Yeom, Y Son

Title: A low-latency storage stack for fast storage devices
Year: 2017
Authors: Y Son, NY Song, HY Yeom, H Han

Title: A2FL: autonomous and adaptive file layout in HPC through real-time access pattern analysis
Year: 2024
Authors: DK Sung, Y Son, A Sim, K Wu, S Byna, H Tang, H Eom, C Kim, S Kim

Title: ScaleCache: A Scalable Page Cache for Multiple Solid-State Drives
Year: 2024
Authors: KT Pham, S Cho, S Lee, LA Nguyen, H Yeo, I Jeong, S Lee, NS Kim

Title: UAV-Satellite Integration for Communication System: Potential Applications and Key Challenges
Year: 2023
Authors: QT Do, AT Tran, DS Lakew, H Kim, Y Son, HT Lee, J Paek, S Cho

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🌐 Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education

Technical University of Sofia M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (First-class honors, top of the year, scored 99% average on all exams) ,Institute of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Sofia MSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (First-class honors, top of the year, scored 99.3% average on all exams) ,The University of Birmingham, UK Visiting Research Scientist ,(Specialization in Modeling Heat Transfer, Thermal and Residual Stresses during Heat Treatment) The University of Birmingham, UK Higher Doctorate (DEng) titled ‘New probabilistic concepts and models in Engineering’ (Equivalent to Doctor of Science (DSc), awarded for outstanding contributions in probabilistic modeling in Engineering.

🏢 Work Experience

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, Wheatley, OX33 1HX Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Leading research, teaching, and supervising PhD and MSc students in Reliability, Risk, and Probabilistic Modeling within the Department of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Oxford Brookes University) (Promoted to a top professorial level in 2011, based on strong references from US research institutions.)Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL(Led research, consultancy, and teaching in Reliability, Risk, and Probabilistic Modeling within the School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University) Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL (Conducted research, consultancy, teaching, and supervised PhD and MSc students in Reliability, Risk, and Probabilistic Modeling within the School of Applied Sciences) The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, UK Research Scientist (Managed research in probabilistic modeling of fracture and fatigue, thermal and residual stress modeling after heat treatment, and improving mechanical component reliability through mathematical modeling.)Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria Research Scientist (Managed research in heat and mass transfer, phase transformations modeling, funded by the Bulgarian Ministry of Science and Education)

🌟 Highlights of Scientific Accomplishments

Created foundational theory for repairable flow networks and networks with disturbed flows. Authored the pioneering book in this domain. Proved the dual network theorem for networks with disturbed flows, forming the basis of this theory. Developed a fast algorithm for decongesting flow networks and maximizing throughput flow after component failure. Discovered a fundamental flaw in algorithms for maximizing throughput flow in networks since 1956.

Developed Fundamental Theories:

Created foundational theories in repairable flow networks, networks with disturbed flows, and their optimization, leading to the first-ever published book in this field. Algorithms and Optimizations: Pioneered ultra-fast algorithms for decongesting flow networks and maximizing throughput flow, rectifying flaws in existing algorithms, and creating efficient algorithms for topology optimization. Revolutionary Discoveries: Revealed fundamental flaws in established theories, corrected models like the Weibull distribution, and challenged theories like the Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov equation. Risk-Based Reliability: Spearheaded research in risk-based reliability analysis, setting quantitative reliability requirements, and driving progress in risk reduction principles, leading to pioneering publications. Materials Science and Engineering: Made breakthroughs in materials science, crack initiation criterion, phase transformations, and stress-related studies, unveiling new models and equations. Innovative Statistical Methods: Introduced statistical tests, empirical distributions, and simulation-based methods for diverse applications in materials science and engineering.

Top Noted Publication:

Reliability and risk models: setting reliability requirements Published on 2015/9/3 Cited by 154

Risk-based reliability analysis and generic principles for risk reduction Published on 2006/11/3 Cited by 99

Necessary and sufficient condition for additivity in the sense of the Palmgren–Miner rule Published on 2001/5/1 Cited by 76

On some limitations of the Johnson–Mehl–Avrami–Kolmogorov equation Published on 2000/11/8 Cited by 74

Is Weibull distribution the correct model for predicting probability of failure initiated by non-interacting flaws Published on 2009/2/1 Cited by 57

Maximum principal tensile stress and fatigue crack origin for compression springs Published on 1999/3/1 Cited by 53

A probabilistic method for predicting fatigue life controlled by defects Published on 1998/10/31 Cited by 50

Flow Networks: Analysis and optimization of repairable flow networks, networks with disturbed flows, static flow networks and reliability networks Published on 2013/1/16 Cited by 46

Reliability analysis based on the losses from failures Published on 2006/4 Cited by