Education
Prof. Yongil Kim obtained his B.S. (1986), M.S. (1988), and Ph.D. (1991) in Urban Engineering from Seoul National University. His academic journey has been dedicated to advancing geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and GIS applications.
Professional Experience
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Professor (2007–Present), College of Engineering, Seoul National University
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Visiting Professor (1997–1998), Cornell University, USA
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Honorary Research Professor (2004–2005), University of Auckland, NZ
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Commissioner & Advisor Roles in national committees on geospatial and satellite information, including the Ministry of Science, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, and National Geographic Information Systems (NGIS).
Research Interests
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Hyperspectral image processing
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Remote sensing applications in disaster assessment and environmental monitoring
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Satellite image fusion and analysis
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Geospatial information system development
Honors & Awards
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Best Teaching Award (2004), Seoul National University
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Outstanding Paper Awards (2001, 2003, 2006), Korea Spatial Information Society & Korean Society of Geodesy
Professional Memberships
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IEEE Geoscience & Remote Sensing
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American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
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Korean Society of Remote Sensing (President, 2017–Present)
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National Committees on Geospatial and Satellite Development