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Decoding
human motion

Graduate researcher at Hanyang University, Seoul — investigating human movement through biomechanics, wearable sensors, and machine learning.

Joonho Um
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Sports Biomechanics Wearable Sensors Machine Learning Motion Capture EMG Force Platforms Musculoskeletal Modelling Big Data Analytics MATLAB Python Sports Biomechanics Wearable Sensors Machine Learning Motion Capture EMG Force Platforms Musculoskeletal Modelling Big Data Analytics MATLAB Python
Career

Professional Experience
& Education

Professional Experience
2021.05 — 2025.10
Co-Founder, Lead Frontend Developer
Awake Corporation, Seoul
Built full-stack platforms with React, Next.js, Node.js, and AWS. Developed data architectures for alternative credit scoring. Winner of Toss FOUND.
2018.06 — 2019.07
Co-Founder, Business Development Manager
BeautyPass, Seoul
Led sales management and operations for an early-stage beauty-tech startup.
Education
2025.09 — Present
M.Sc. in Human-Tech Convergence
Hanyang University, Seoul
Department of Physical Education · Emphasis: Sports Biomechanics
Advisor: Prof. Siddhartha Bikram Panday, Ph.D.
2018 — 2025
B.Sc. in Sports Science
Hanyang University, Seoul
Summa Cum Laude
Volunteer
2025.09 — Present
Student Representative
College of Performing Arts and Sport, Hanyang University
Research

Funded Projects &
Lab Work

Active research at the Sports Innovation & Dynamics Lab, Hanyang University, with funding from national agencies and the university.

2026.03 — 2027.09
BK21

Brain Korea 21 Human-Tech Convergence Education Research Group

Funding: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) · Role: Research Assistant
2022.04 — 2024.09
TIPS

Data Architecture for Alternative Credit Scoring Models for Digital Creators

Funding: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (TIPS) · Role: Researcher · Awake Corporation
Publications

Selected Publications

Manuscripts in progress. Updated as work advances.

01
First Author

Publication Objective 1

In progress
02
Co-Author

Publication Objective 2

In progress
03
Co-Author

Publication Objective 3

In progress
Presentations

Conference Presentations

01
Oral

Presentation Objective 1

Oral Presentation
02
Poster

Presentation Objective 2

Poster Presentation
03
Poster

Presentation Objective 3

Poster Presentation
Recognition

Awards & Scholarships

Scholarship

HY-IN Master's Scholarship (Highest Tier)

Hanyang University
Merit-based institutional scholarship for top-performing graduate students
Award

President's Award — Outstanding Graduate

Hanyang University 2024 Fall Commencement
Aug 2025
Award

President's Award — Excellence in Problem-Solving

Hanyang University Education Innovation Support Program
Aug 2025
Teaching

Teaching & Mentoring

Motion Analysis in Sports PHE4112

Teaching Assistant · Instructor: Prof. Siddhartha Bikram Panday
2025 — 2027

Career Development II: Portfolio & Business Model Creation GEN5100

Teaching Assistant · Instructor: Prof. Siddhartha Bikram Panday
2025 — 2027
Toolkit

Technical Skills

Research Hardware

Motion Capture Force Platforms Pressure Insoles EMG VO2 Master Inertial Sensors

Research Software

MATLAB Python JavaScript SPSS

Software Engineering

React Next.js Node.js NestJS PostgreSQL MongoDB AWS Vercel Redis Supabase Expo
Contact

Let's connect

Interested in collaboration, research discussions, or opportunities — feel free to reach out.

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