Taejoon Kim

Taejoon Kim says extensive resources for cutting-edge research, a world-class faculty and an emphasis on innovation in education have drawn him to Arizona State University.

“ASU is also in one of the nation’s rapidly growing tech areas, which presents numerous collaboration opportunities with other faculty members and local industries,” Kim says. “This solidified my decision to be part of this forward-thinking institution.”

To serve students, research collaborators and potential industry partners, Kim draws on his extensive expertise in wireless communications and networking, signal processes, machine learning and security.

He earned a doctoral degree in electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University and was most recently an associate professor at the University of Kansas.

Kim foresees “unique opportunities” evolving from his new role as an associate professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, part of ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, especially in working closely with innovative companies and startups.

“These industry collaborations can lead to impactful research projects and real-world applications of academic work and provide students with hands-on experiences that enhance their career prospects and make my role even more fulfilling,” he says.

He encourages students to develop solid foundations in mathematics, probability and computer programming to best prepare for the courses he will teach.

Kim aspires to also develop a new course on the engineering of learning algorithms that would “bridge the gap between electrical engineering and computer science to provide students with a solid foundation in the design and implementation of learning systems.”

Kim’s career highlights include a collection of awards and recognition of his teaching and research skills and accomplishments, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  (IEEE) Transactions on Communications (TCOM) Best Paper Award.

His research has attracted $8 million in funding, and he currently leads Zero Trust X, a multi-university team developing innovative solutions for secure 5th-generation mobile networks.

Away from his work, Kim enjoys spending time outdoors.

“Hiking is one of my favorite ways to recharge,” he says.

Meet the newest faculty members of the Fulton Schools of Engineering here.

Written by Joe Kullman