Hyuck M. Kwon

Hyuck M. Kwon is a Full Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU), part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on wireless communications, including satellite systems, smart antennas, MIMO, and CDMA. He has held academic appointments since 1985, including visiting roles at institutions like KAIST and George Mason University. Kwon has supervised numerous PhD and MS students and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Dwane and Velma Wallace Outstanding Educator Award. His work spans over 100 publications and grants from agencies like the Air Force and NASA. He has developed courses such as '5G Wireless Communications' and 'Information Theory'.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer, Information and Control Engineering, University of Michigan (1984)
• MSEE, Seoul National University (1980)
• BSEE, Seoul National University (1978)

Research Interests:

• Wireless communications and networks
• Smart antennas and MIMO systems
• 5G/6G technologies
• Signal processing for communications
• Anti-jamming and secure communications

Grants and Awards:

• Over $2M in research funding from the Air Force, NASA, and industry partners
• Awarded multiple Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowships (2014–2016)
• Nominated for NAI Fellow (2017)

Lab/Teams: Active in developing advanced communication systems, including satellite digital beamforming and nano-antenna research with metamaterials.