Kyungtae 'KT' Han
Senior Principal Researcher
Toyota Motor North America
Kyungtae (KT) Han is a Senior Principal Researcher at Toyota InfoTech Labs, where he leads pioneering work in AI-powered connected mobility, including Generative AI for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Automated Driving, and Vehicle-to-Everything safety technologies. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and an AI Graduate Certificate from Stanford University. With over 80 publications and more than 100 patents across communication systems, machine learning, and vehicular technologies, Dr. Han bridges academic excellence with industrial innovation. He has received the SAE Vincent Bendix Award, IEEE Best Application Award, and the Intel Achievement Award. A senior member of IEEE and an active member of ACM and SAE, he also serves as Associate Editor for the SAE Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles. His research advances the future of intelligent, connected transportation.
Research Interests
My research focuses on cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence applications, cyber-physical systems, and intelligent transportation systems.
Key Projects
Selected research projects and initiatives in intelligent transportation and AI systems.
Generative AI Applications
Exploring generative AI for conversational ADAS and intelligent driver assistance systems.
Connected Autonomous Vehicles
Research on cooperative perception and decision-making for connected autonomous vehicles in complex urban environments.
Edge Computing Systems
Development of energy-efficient edge computing platforms for real-time processing in intelligent transportation systems.
Digital Twin Technologies
Implementation of digital twin frameworks for cyber-physical systems in transportation infrastructure.
Energy-Efficient Computing
Research on low-power techniques and software power estimation for mobile and embedded systems.
Intelligent Transportation
Development of cooperative perception and communication systems for intelligent transportation networks.
Publications
Complete publication list with 189 total publications including 66 conference papers, 19 journal articles, 102 patents, and 2 books in intelligent transportation systems, cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, and edge computing.
Contact
Get in touch for collaborations, research opportunities, or questions about my work.