Oh Jin Kwon

Professor Oh Jin Kwon is a faculty member in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Sejong University since 1999. His research focuses on image/video analysis, compression algorithms, image quality enhancement, fusion techniques, watermarking, and steganography. He has developed patented algorithms for region adaptive image coding, image watermarking, backward compatible HDR image coding, and progressive image coding.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park (1994)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California, Los Angeles (1991)
• B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Hanyang University, Seoul (1984)

His extensive research includes image processing, watermarking, and cyber resilience. Recent publications explore deep learning applications in cybersecurity, image coding standards, and 360-degree imaging. His work has been published in Electronics (Switzerland), Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Drones, and other journals.

Scientific Awards & Grants

• NSF Grant 91-00655
• DACA 76-92-C-0079
• DACA 76-89-C-0019
• DACA 76-92-C-0009

Professor Kwon has advised numerous PhD and MS students in areas like Point Cloud Coding, JPEG Privacy & Security, and AI-based image coding. He leads research projects funded by institutions including the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute.

His laboratory, the Video Communication Research Lab, focuses on JPEG systems standards, image security, and smart store technologies. Current research includes operator-friendly interface technology for unmanned vehicles and composite material cultural heritage data encryption.