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 cutting-edge research in AI-powered connected vehicle systems, Generative AI for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving, and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)-enhanced driver support technologies. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and possesses over 20 years of experience in intelligent systems, vehicular communication, and connected mobility platforms. Dr. Han has authored more than 80 publications and holds over 100 patent applications spanning communication technologies, machine learning, and mobility systems. His contributions bridge both academic and industrial AI initiatives, reflecting his engagement in advancing the state-of-the-art in connected mobility. He serves as an Associate Editor for the SAE Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles and recently participated as a panelist at the āGenerative AI for Transportationā workshop. Throughout his career, Dr. Han has been recognized with numerous awards for research excellence and innovation in both academic and industry contexts.
Research Areas
Key research areas and initiatives in intelligent transportation and AI systems.
Generative AI Applications
Research on generative AI for conversational ADAS and intelligent driver assistance systems.
Connected Autonomous Vehicles
Research on connected and autonomous vehicle systems, V2X communication, and cooperative driving.
Edge Computing
Research on edge computing systems, resource optimization, and distributed computing for intelligent transportation.
Digital Twin
Research on digital twin technology for real-time simulation and prediction in transportation systems.
Energy Efficient Computing
Research on energy-efficient computing systems and optimization for sustainable transportation technologies.
Intelligent Transportation
Research on intelligent transportation systems, traffic management, and smart city applications.
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.
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