Kyoungchul (KC) Kong
2103 Department of Mechanical Department, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
Date of Birth: September 22, 1981
E-mail: kckong@berkeley.edu / Phone: (510)529-9329

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EDUCATION

2006 - 2009	University of California, Berkeley – Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Dissertation Title: Mechatronic Considerations for Human Assistive and Rehabilitation Systems Research Advisor: Professor Masayoshi Tomizuka
2004 - 2006	Sogang University (Korea) – M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, February 2006 Research Advisor : Professor Doyoung Jeon M.S. Thesis : “Design and Control of Exoskeletal Robots for Patients and Elderly People”
2000 - 2004	Sogang University (Korea) – B.S. SUMMA CUM LAUDE in Mechanical Engineering and Physics (Dual Major), February 2004

HONORS AND AWARDS

2009	Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award – University of California, Berkeley
2008	Best Student Paper Award – at the 2008 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM2008) for the paper “Mechanical Design and Impedance Compensation of SUBAR”
2008	Best Poster Finalist – at the 17th International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) World Congress, 2008, for the paper “Impedance Compensation of Flexible Joint Actuator for Ideal Force Mode Actuation”
2005	Best Student Paper Finalist (Link) – at the 2005 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM2005) for the paper “Fuzzy Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Power Assistive Device”
2005	Best Paper Award (Link) – in Division of Dynamics and Control Systems at the 2005 KSME Spring Conference for the paper “Fuzzy Control for a Seat Suspension System Using an MR Damper”
2005	Best Poster Award (Link) – at the 3rd Center of Intelligent Robot Workshop for the paper “An Exoskeletal Power Assistive System for the Elderly People and Patients”
2004	Award for Top Graduation (Link) – in College of Engineering (1 out of more than 400), Sogang University
2000 - 2004	Scholarship from Sogang University (8 times)

POSITIONS

2009 - Present	Postdoctoral Research Associate - University of California, Berkeley
2006 - 2009	Graduate Student Researcher / Instructor - University of California, Berkeley
2009 - Present	Consultant - SEDNA Engineering Co.
2006	Programmer - SEJONG Engineering Co. Project: Design of Control Algorithms for a Vehicle Crash Test
2003 - 2004	System Engineer - CHONGMIN Science Co. Project: Development of Chemical Evaporators
2001 - 2003	Researcher - OXUS Co. Project: Development of Oxygen Concentrators
2001	Research Intern - LG Electronics Co. Project: Development of New Services and Products of Network-Based Robots

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2003 - Present	IEEE, Member
2003 - Present	ASME, Member
2004 - Present	KSME (Korean Society of Mechanical Engineering), Member
2004 - Present	ICROS (Institution of Control, Robotics, and Systems), Member

SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Journal Refree	IEEE Transactions on Robotics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, ASME Journal of Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control
Conference Referee	IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), American Control Conference (ACC)
Program Committee	2010 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

2006 - Present	Smart Shoes and Smart Socks for Abnormal Gait Diagnosis and Assistance Supported by NSF, United States
	PI: Co-PI:	Professor Masayoshi Tomizuka Professor Alison B. Flatau, University of Maryland, College Park Professor Nancy Byl, University of California, San Francisco Professor Yoshiyuki Sankai, Tsukuba University
	Brief Description: This research has concerned with an investigation on ground contact force (GCF) measurements and their utilization in rehabilitation of patients and in active assistive device to help people with walking problems. GCF measurements have been accomplished by utilizing sensors embedded in shoes.
2003 - 2006	Design and Control of Exoskeletons for Patients and Elderly People Supported by Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, Korea
	PI: Co-PI:	Professor Doyoung Jeon Professor Duk Hyun Sung, Samsung Medical Center
	Brief Description: This research has focused on the development of assistive robots for patients and elderly people. Human-interactive control systems, robot system design, and sensing technologies are included in the major topics of this research.
2003 - 2006	Biopsy Tools for Capsule Endoscopes Supported by Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, Korea
	PI:	Professor Doyoung Jeon
	Brief Description: In this research, a biopsy module, which is integrated in capsule endoscopes, has been studied. The prototypes are fabricated by MEMS technology.
2004 - 2006	Design of High Precision Controller for Multi-Purpose Machining Tools Supported by Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, Korea
	PI:	Professor Doyoung Jeon
	Brief Description: This research has studied on the control of a customized machining tool actuated by a linear motor. Dynamic stiffness enhancement, repetitive error rejection, and automatic gain tuning are included in the major topics of this research.
2004 - 2005	Control of a Nano-Stage Based on Piezo Actuators Supported by Jiutec. Co.
	PI:	Professor Doyoung Jeon
	Brief Description: Control of a flexure stage actuated by piezo actuators is the main topic. Preview control and model following control have been studied in this research.
2004 - 2005	Control of a Seat Suspension System Using MR Dampers supported by Sogang University
	PI:	Professor Doyoung Jeon
	Brief Description: A seat suspension system has been developed to suppress the vibration of a driver seat in vehicles. The control of a magneto-rheological fluid (MRF) damper is the main approach of this research.

TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Fall 2008	Advanced Control Systems I - University of California, Berkeley TA Evaluation 4.95/5.0, Outstanding GSI Award Instructor: Professor Masayoshi Tomizuka
Spring 2005	Advanced Control Systems I - Sogang University Instructor: Professor Doyoung Jeon
Spring 2005	Digital Control - Sogang University Instructor: Professor Doyoung Jeon
Fall 2004	Automatic Control - Sogang University Instructor: Professor Doyoung Jeon

INVITED TALKS AND SEMINAR

September 2009	University of California, Berkeley - Invited Talk (Robotics and Embedded Systems Seminar) Title: “Mechatronics Considerations for Human Assistive and Rehabilitation Systems”
March 2009	University of California, Los Angeles - Invited Talk, Title: “Mechatronics for Assisting Humans”
January 2009	Korea Advanced Institution of Science and Technology - Invited Talk Title: “Mechatronics for Assisting Humans”
January 2009	Sogang University - Research Seminar Title: “Computer Aided Controller Design”
August 2008	NI-Week, Embedded Systems Session, Title: “Mechatronic Technologies for Assisting Humans”
August 2007	NI-Week - Demonstration in Keynote Presentation
July 2007	US-Japan Workshop on Advanced Integrated Sensor Technologies for Safe and Secure Societies and Better Quality of Life Title: “A Gait Monitoring System Based on Smart Shoes”

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

[1]     K. KONG, H. Moon, D. Jeon, and M. Tomizuka, “Control of an Exoskeleton for Realization of Aquatic Therapy Effects,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, To be appeared in April, 2010

[2]     K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “Control of Exoskeletons Inspired by Fictitious Gain in Human,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 14, No. 6, pp. 689-698, 2009

[3]     K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “A Gait Monitoring System Based on Air Pressure Sensors Embedded in a Shoe,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 358-370, 2009

[4]     K. KONG, H. Moon, B. Hwang, D. Jeon, and M. Tomizuka, “Impedance Compensation of SUBAR for Back-Drivable Force Mode Actuation,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 512-521, 2009

[5]     K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka, “Control of Rotary Series Elastic Actuator for Ideal Force Mode Actuation in Human-Robot Interaction Applications,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 105-118, 2009

[6]     K. KONG and D. Jeon, “Design and Control of an Exoskeleton for the Elderly and Patients,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol.11, No.4, pp. 936-942, 2006

[7]     K. KONG and D. Jeon, “Design and Control of a Novel Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Power Assistive Device,” Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems Engineering, Vol.11, No.11, 2005

[8]     K. KONG and D. Jeon, “Fuzzy Control of the Seat Suspension System Considering the Acceleration of a Driver's Head,” Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems Engineering, Vol.11, No.7, pp. 572-577, 2005

[9]     K. KONG, H. C. Kniep, and M. Tomizuka, “Output Saturation in Electric Motor Systems: Identification and Controller Design,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, under review

[10]    J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “A Mobile Gait Monitoring System for Abnormal Gait Diagnosis and Rehabilitation,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, under review

[11]    K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka, “A Compact Series Elastic Actuator for Knee Joint Assistive System,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, under review

[12]    C.-H. Han, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Sensor-based Controller Tuning of Indirect Drive Trains by Real-time Optimization,” Control Engineering Practice, under review

REFREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

On Design and Control of Human Assistive and Rehabilitation Systems

[13]    K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “Realization of Fictitious Gain in Human: Experimental Verification on an Elbow Joint,” in Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), pp. 439-444, 2009

[14]    K. KONG, H. Moon, D. Jeon, and M. Tomizuka, “Robotic Rehabilitation Treatments: Realization of Aquatic Therapy Effects in Exoskeleton Systems,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pp. 1923-1928, 2009

[15]    K. KONG, C. Baek, and M. Tomizuka, “Design of a Rehabilitation Device Based on Mechanical Links,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pp. 2306-2311, 2009

[16]    K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “Control of Exoskeletons Inspired by Fictitious Variable Gain in Human,” in Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), No. 2116, 2008

[17]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “Fuzzy Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Power Assistive Device,” in Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), pp. 146-151, 2005 [Best Student Paper Finalist]

[18]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “Design and Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Lower Body Power Assistive Device,” in Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), 2005

On Sensors, Health Monitoring, and Human Motion Detection

[19]    J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Design of a Mobile Gait Monitoring System,” in Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 2010, under review

[20]    J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Real-time Estimation of Lower Extremity Joint Torques in Normal Gait,” in Proceedings of the International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO), pp. 577-582, 2009

[21]    J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “A Mobile Gait Monitoring System for Gait Analysis,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), pp. 73-79, 2009

[22]    K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “Estimation of Abnormalities in a Human Gait Using Sensor-Embedded Shoes,” in Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), pp. 1331-1336, 2008

[23]    K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “Smooth and Continuous Human Gait Phase Detection Based on Foot Pressure Patterns,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pp. 3678-3683, 2008

On Impedance Compensation of Actuators

[24]    K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka, “A Compact Rotary Series Elastic Actuator for Knee Joint Assistive System,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Accepted

[25]    J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Gait Phase-Based Sliding Mode Control for Rotary Series Elastic Actuator,” in Proceedings of the American Control Conference (ACC), Accepted

[26]    K. KONG, M. Tomizuka, H. Moon, B. Hwang and D. Jeon, “Mechanical Design and Impedance Compensation of SUBAR (Sogang University’s Biomedical Assist Robot),” in Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), pp. 377-382, 2008 [Best Student Paper Award]

[27]    K. KONG, J. Bae and M. Tomizuka, “Impedance Compensation of Flexible Joint Actuator for Ideal Force Mode Control,” in Proceedings of the17th IFAC World Congress, 2008 [Best Poster Finalist]

[28]    K. KONG, J. Bae and M. Tomizuka, “Biologically Inspired Actuator for Human-Robot Interaction,” in Proceedings of the International Symposium on Flexible Automation, pp. 2442-2447, 2008

[29]    K. KONG and M. Tomizuka, “Flexible Joint Actuator for Patient’s Rehabilitation Devices,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), pp. 1179-1184, 2007

On Dynamic Systems and Control

[30]    W. Chen, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Hybrid Adaptive Friction Compensation of Indirect Drive Trains,” in Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), No. 2736, 2009

[31]    K. KONG, H. Kniep, and M. Tomizuka, “Control of Electronically Commutated Motors Considering Input/Output Saturation,” in Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), No. 2513, 2009

[32]    C.-H. Han, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Sensor-based Controller Tuning of Robot Manipulators by Real-time Optimization,” in Proceedings of the International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO), pp. 715-720, 2009

[33]    K. KONG, K. Inaba and M. Tomizuka, “Real-Time Nonlinear Programming by Amplitude Modulation,” in Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), No. 2160, 2008

[34]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “A Study on the Control of a Linear Motor System of the Universal Machining Center,” in Proceedings of the KSPE (Korean Society of Precision Engineering) Annual Conference, 2005

[35]    D. Jeon and K. KONG, “Fuzzy Control of a Seat Suspension System with an MR Damper,” in Proceedings of the KSME (Korean Society of Mechanical Engineering) Fall Conference, pp. 619-624, 2004 [Best Paper Award]

Micro Medical Devices for Capsule Endoscopes

[36]    K. KONG, J. Cha, D. Jeon, and D. Cho, “A Rotational Micro Biopsy Device for the Capsule Endoscope,” in Proceedings of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Systems (IROS), pp. 3057-3061, 2005

[37]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “Design of a Biopsy Module for the Capsule Type Endoscope,” in Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), 2005

NON-RFREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

[38]    J. Bae , K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka, “Design of a Mobile Gait Monitoring System and Its Experimental Results,” in Proceedings of the SPIE Structures/NDE, 2010, under review

[39]    Tomizuka, K. KONG, and J. Bae “Smart Shoes and Smart Socks for Abnormal Gait Diagnosis and Assistance,” in Proceedings of the NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2009

[40]    L.M. Castano, J. Bae , K. KONG, M. Tomizuka, and A.B. Flatau, “Fusion of Air Pressure Sensors and Conductive Polymer Sensors for a Multi-Functional Gait Monitoring System,” in Proceedings of Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Research in Smart Structure Technology (ANCRiSST), 2009

[41]    K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka, “Detection of Abnormalities in a Human Gait Using Smart Shoes,” in Proceedings of the SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, 2008

[42]    K. KONG, “Human Motion Phase Detection Based on Ground Contact Force Measurement,” in Proceedings of the US-Japan Workshop on Advanced Integrated Sensor Technologies for Safe and Secure Societies and Better Quality of Life, Japan, 2007

[43]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “New Design of Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Assistive Device,” in Proceedings of the KSME (Korean Society of Mechanical Engineering) Spring Conference, 2005

[44]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “A Study on the Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Power Assistive Device,” in Proceedings of the KSME (Korean Society of Mechanical Engineering) Spring Conference, 2005

[45]    K. KONG, J. Cha, D. Jeon, and D. Cho, “A Micro Biopsy Device for the Capsule Endoscope,” in Proceedings of the KSME (Korean Society of Mechanical Engineering) Spring Conference, pp. 1244-1248, 2005

[46]    K. KONG, S. Lee, and D. Jeon, “Exoskeleton Systems for Assisting Elderly,” in Proceedings of the 3rd CIR (Center of Intelligent Robot) Workshop, 2005

[47]    T. Jeong, K. KONG, and D. Jeon, “Hardware Development of Exoskeleton Systems,” in Proceedings of the 2nd CIR (Center of Intelligent Robot) Workshop, 2004

[48]    K. KONG, G. Lee, and D. Jeon, “Fuzzy Control of a Seat Suspension System with an MR Damper,” in Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of ER and MR Fluids, 2004

PATENTS

[49]    K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka, “Smart Shoes for Abnormal Gait Diagnosis and Assistance,” USA Patent Pending

[50]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “A Walking Aid for Patients’ Power Augmentation and its Control Method,” Patent No: 10-0612031, Korea, 2006

[51]    K. KONG and D. Jeon, “A Rotational Biopsy Device for Capsule Endoscopes,” Patent No: 10-0649543, Korea, 2006

[52]    K. KONG, H. Seo, and D. Jeon, “An Intelligent Human-Power Assistive Robot,” Patent No: 10-0651637, Korea, 2006

[53]    K. KONG, H. Seo, and D. Jeon, “A Thigh Muscle Sensor for Human-Power Assistive Devices,” Patent No: 10-0651638, Korea, 2006

[54]    K. KONG, H. Seo, and D. Jeon, “A Foot Pressure Sensor for Human-Power Assistive Devices,” Patent No: 10-0651639, Korea, 2006