Kim Jeong-ho

Professor Kim Jeong-ho is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), recognized globally as a pioneer in artificial intelligence semiconductor technology. He is the key architect behind High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), a core technology that enabled Korea's world-first commercialization of AI semiconductors, driving growth for industry leaders like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

His research focuses on semiconductor engineering with specialization in AI hardware and memory architecture. Professor Kim has established the "Next-Generation HBM Roadmap (HBM4-HBM8)" guiding technological development through 2038, while actively leading international standardization efforts to secure Korea's technological leadership in this critical field. His work bridges theoretical innovation with industrial implementation in semiconductor memory systems.

Professor Kim's exceptional contributions have been recognized with:

• 7th Hanyang Baeknam Award in Engineering (2025) - honoring Dr. Kim Yeon-jun's legacy with 150 million won prize
• 8th Kang Dae-won Award in Circuits and Systems (February 2025)

Over his 30-year career, he has mentored 115 master's and doctoral students while publishing 712 papers and winning 34 best paper awards. He maintains strategic collaborations with global technology leaders including Google, NVIDIA, Apple, and Tesla to advance semiconductor research and talent development.

His KAIST research group focuses on next-generation memory architectures for AI applications, working closely with semiconductor industry partners to translate cutting-edge research into commercial innovations that shape global AI infrastructure.