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