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 research on digital twin systems, generative AI for driver assistance, and cognitive AI agents for connected autonomous vehicles. He received his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and brings over two decades of experience in intelligent systems, edge computing, and AI-enabled mobility. Dr. Han completed the Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate from Stanford University, further deepening his expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and holds more than 100 patents spanning machine learning, intelligent transportation, and software architecture. He recently designed and taught a course on "Generative AI for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles" and is currently authoring a textbook under contract with IEEE-Wiley (expected 2026). He also serves as an Associate Editor for the SAE Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles and actively contributes to the research community through workshops, invited panels, and multi-institution collaborations at the intersection of AI and mobility innovation.
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 192 total publications including 68 conference papers, 19 journal articles, 102 patents, and 3 books in intelligent transportation systems, cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, and edge computing.
Contact
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