About

CONTACT

Personal: 7whitedays(at)gmail(dot)com
Workplace: s2ng.baek(at)lge(dot)com
Academic: s-baek(at)dove(dot)kuee(dot)kyoto-u(dot)ac(dot)jp

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Research Engineer: Mar. 2025 – Present; Division of Eco Solution, LG Electronics, Changwon, Republic of Korea
Postdoctoral Researcher: Aug. 2021 – Aug. 2024; Energy Systems Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Department of Electrical Engineering, Pohang, Republic of Korea
Program-Specific Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow): Apr. 2021 – May 2021; Laboratory of Advanced Electrical Systems Theory, Department of Electrical Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

As a researcher in the laboratory, I worked on writing programs for network simulation and publishing journals.
System Engineer (ML, Computer Vision): Jan. 24, 2020 – Dec. 31, 2020; Rutilea, Kyoto, Japan

As a system engineer, I worked for the processing of computer vision based on Python OpenCV. Prominent works such as a planar matching and 3d back projection were provided in this period.
Internship System Engineer (Web): Apr. 1, 2018 – Nov. 25, 2019; Kyoto Innovation, Kyoto, Japan

As a system engineer, I worked for the web development based on web service workframe and numerous web languages such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. During this period, I gained a wealth of experience in web development.

EDUCATION

PhD

Kyoto University, Department of Electrical Engineering

Dissertation: “Dynamical Analysis and Decentralized Control of Power Packet Network”
Lab: Laboratory of Advanced Electrical Systems Theory
Commitee: Prof. Takashi Hikihara (chair), Prof. Shinji Doi, and Prof. Ken Umeno
Date: March 23, 2021

MS

Kyoto University, Department of Electrical Engineering

Thesis: “Model of Distributed Control and Analysis of Power Transmission on Power Packet Distribution Network”
Lab: Laboratory of Advanced Electrical Systems Theory
Supervisor: Prof. Takashi Hikihara
Date: March 26, 2018

BS

Kyoto University, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Thesis: “A Study on Modeling of Distribution Voltage Profile Using Data on Power Supply-Demand Density”
Supervisor: Prof. Takashi Hikihara
Date: March 24, 2016

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Network Dynamics
Communication System
Complex Communication
Energy Management System
Decentralized Control
Algorithmic Design

HONORS AND AWARDS

Epson International Scholarship: Apr. 2020 – Mar. 2021
Best Paper Award: January 9, 2019; Korea-Japan Joint Workshop on Complex Communication Sciences (KJCCS)
Student Presentation Award: May 17, 2018; Annual conference of the Institute Systems, Control and Information Engineers (ISCIE)
Korea-Japan Joint Government Scholarship Program: Apr. 2012 – Mar. 2016

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Publications: [1] S. Baek, S. Hahm, Y. -J. Kim, and J. P. S. Catalão, “Security-constrained P2P Energy Trading Strategy via Priced-based Regularization of ADMM in a Distribution Network,” IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 152972–152988, 2024. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2024.348150; [2] S. Baek (corresp. auth.), H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “Decentralized Algorithms for Consensus-Based Power Packet Distribution,” Nonlinear Theory and Its Applications, IEICE, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 181–193, 2021. doi:10.1587/nolta.12.181; [3] S. Baek (corresp. auth.), H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “Consensus-Based Distribution of Power Packets and Decentralized Control for Routing,” AIP chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 033115, 2020. doi:10.1063/1.5134735
Journal Papers in Preparation: [1] S. Hahm, S. Baek, Y. -E. Jang, and Y. -J. Kim, “Virtual Battery Modeling of Multi-zone, Multi-building HVAC Systems for Demand Response,” (in preparation).; [2] S. Baek, H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “Power Packet Distribution Problem and Its Optimization using Consensus-Based Approach,” (in preparation).
Peer-Reviewed International Conference Proceedings: [1] S. Baek, H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “Power Packet Distribution Problem on Switching Topology with Demanding Nodes through Consensus-Based Approach,” in Proceedings of NOLTA’19, no. 3PM-2D1, pp. 177–178, (IEICE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019).; [2] S. Baek, and H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “Consensus-Based Distributed Control of Power Packet Distribution Network,” in Proceedings of JKCCS’19, no. A-4, pp. 8– 11, (IEICE, Pyeongchang, Korea, 2019).; [3] S. Baek, H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “Automata Modeling on Power Packet Distribution Network for Power Flow Analysis,” in Proceedings of NOLTA’18, no. C1L-A3, pp. 464-467, (IEICE, Tarragona, Spain, 2018).
Other Conference Proceedings and Presentations: [1] S. Baek, and Y. -J. Kim, “Heat Pump : Grid Flexible Resource ‘P2H’,” KIEE Magazine, vol. 73, no. 1, pp. 32-37, Jan. 2024, (in Korean).; [2] S. Baek, and Y. -J. Kim, “ADMM-Based P2P Energy Trading Strategy for Prosumer Benefits and System Reliability in Distribution System,” in Proc. KIEE Conference, pp. 856-857, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, 2023, (in Korean).; [3] S. Baek, N. -Y. Kim, S. -W. Yim, and S. -D. Yu, S. -W. Hwang, H. Lee., and Y. -J. Kim, “Optimal Planning and Economic Analysis of Microgrid Based on Energy Self-Sufficiency Rate,” in Proc. KIEE Conference, pp. 9-11, Gwangju, Republic of Korea, 2022, (in Korean).; [4] Y. Sangenya, S. Baek, and T. Hikihara, “Structure Dependence of Power Output on Power Packet Distribution Network,” in Proc. 2019 IEICE General Conference, vol. N-2-8, p. 292, Tokyo, Japan, 2019, (in Japanese).; [5] S. Baek, H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “A Study on Distributed Control of Power Packet Distribution Network based on Consensus Model,” in IEICE Technical Report, Nonlinear Problems, vol. 118, no. 76, CCS2018-1, pp. 1–5, 2018, (in Japanese).; [6] S. Baek, H. Ando, and T. Hikihara, “A Study on Decentralized Operations of Power Routers with Consensus in Power Packet Distribution Network,” in Proc. 62th Annual Conference of the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers (ISCIE), no. 212-5, Kyoto, Japan, 2018, (in Japanese).; [7] S. Katayama, S. Baek, and T. Hikihara, “A Numerical Study of Power Line Usage for Energy on Demand Control by Power Packet,” in Proc. 2018 IEICE General Conference, vol. N-2-1, p. 252, Tokyo, Japan, 2018, (in Japanese).; [8] S. Baek, and T. Hikihara, “Evaluation for Transmission of Power and Information Tag by Power Packet in Multi-stage Power-router,” in Proc. 61th Annual Conference of the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers (ISCIE), no. 133-5, Kyoto, Japan, 2017, (in Japanese).; [9] S. Baek, and T. Hikihara, “Evaluation for Transmission of Power and Information Tag by Regulating Payload of Power Packet,” in Proc. 2017 IEICE General Conference, vol. NBS-1-2, p. S–52, Nagoya, Japan, 2017, (in Japanese).; [10] Y. Susuki, S. Baek, and T. Hikihara, “Computer Simulation of Distribution Voltage Profile Using a Nonlinear ODE,” in IEICE Technical Report, Nonlinear Problems, vol. 116, no. 215, pp. 15–20, 2016, (in Japanese).; [11] S. Baek, Y. Susuki, Y. Ota, and T. Hikihara, “Analysis of Distribution Voltage Profile by ODE Model Incorporated with Power Demand/Supply Data,” in Proc. 60th Annual Conference of the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers (ISCIE), no. 156-2, Kyoto, Japan, 2016, (in Japanese).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Winter Semester, Q1 2019

Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical Engineering

Introduction to Nonlinear Science-E2, Lectured by Prof. Maciej Ogorzalek
A diverse and deep understanding in nonlinear science such as chaos theory and fractal theory, was studied. The assistant supported the preparation of the lecture and the evaluation of reports and works done by students, also providing a direct lecture to students for the numerical simulations.

Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Apr. 2016 – Sep. 2016

Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical Engineering

Oscillations and Waves Theory, Lectured by Prof. Takashi Hikihara
As an assistant, a diverse and technical understanding in the theory of the lecture was deepened and improved than before as a student. The assistant supported the preparation of the lectures/reports, the response to the questions by students, and the evaluation of reports and works done by students.

MEMBERS

Member: Jun. 2023 – Jun. 2024; IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES)
Member: Jul. 2021 – Jul. 2025; The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers (KIEE)
Student Member: Apr. 2016 – Mar. 2021; Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE)
Student Member: Apr. 2016 – Mar. 2021; Institute of Systems, Control and. Information Engineers (ISCIE)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Association President: Apr. 2016 – Mar. 2017; Kyoto University Korean Student Association
PR: Apr. 2015 – Mar. 2016; Kansai Korean International Student Association (KKIA)

LANGUAGES

English: High-Intermediate, scored 83 in TOEFL iBT (Jan. 2021)
Japanese: Proficient, certified with N1 in JLPT (Dec. 2015)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Programming: Python, C, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Swift
Applications: Parallel computation, Numerical simulation, Decentralization, Web service, Mobile application, Server, Database, Computer vision
Platforms: MATLAB, Laravel, WordPress, Xcode, MySQL, AWS, OpenCV

REFERENCES

Prof. Takashi Hikihara: Department of Electrical Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan; Email: hikihara(dot)takashi(dot)2n(at)kyoto-u(dot)ac(dot)jp
Prof. Shinji Doi: Department of Electrical Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan; Email: doi(at)kuee(dot)kyoto-u(dot)ac(dot)jp

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