Jeongbin Sohn
손정빈 | Robotics & AI Researcher
🎓 Education
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
Mar. 2020 - Feb. 2026
B.S. Mechanical and Robotics Engineering / EECS Minor
GPA: 4.38/4.5
University of California, Berkeley
Jan. 2026 - May. 2026
Study Abroad Program
Boston University
Jul. 2021 - Aug. 2021
Student Exchange Program
GPA: 4.0/4.0
🔬 Research Experience
GIST Machine Perception and Intelligence Lab
Jan. 2025 - Current
Student Intern | Supervisor: Prof. Pyojin Kim
Developing ground-based star tracking techniques using astronomical coordinate transformations.
Currently researching Star Identification with Graph Neural Networks, targeting ECCV 2026 publication.
GIST Bio-Robotics Lab
Jul. 2024 - Dec. 2024
Student Intern | Supervisor: Prof. Jongho Lee
Studied Robot Operating System (ROS) and Path Planning algorithms, solidifying research interest in robotics.
KITECH (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
Aug. 2023 - Feb. 2024
Research Assistant | Supervisor: Dr. Hojae Lee
Improved programs using ray-casting algorithms, discovering the joy of interdisciplinary research.
📝 Publications
3DV 2025Poster Presentation (Accepted)
Sohn and Park, "ECOE: Event-based Celestial Orientation Estimation"
ICROS 2025Poster Presentation (Accepted)
Park, Sohn, and Lee, "A Low-Cost Celestial Compass Under Low-Light Featureless Environment"
ECCV 2026In Preparation
Sohn, Lee, Park, and Hepburn-Dickins, "Edge of Stars: Learning Stellar Graphs through Angular-Edge Inversion"
🏆 Awards & Fellowships
Study Abroad Program Scholarship - UC Berkeley
Jan. 2026 - May. 2026
$26,000 scholarship for 8 selected students
Korea National Science and Engineering Scholarship
Mar. 2020 - Feb. 2026
Full tuition funding for 8 semesters (국가이공계장학금)
Korea-U.S. Exchange Program for Advanced Fields
Jan. 2026 - May. 2026
$9,000 incentive scholarship for 113 undergraduate students
Woonhae Scholarship (운해장학금)
Mar. 2025 - Feb. 2026
$2,780 per semester for students with GPA over 4.0
U.S. Army Commendation Medal
Jun. 2023
💻 Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Python, C++, C, MATLAB
Operating Systems
Linux, Windows
Engineering Tools
LabVIEW, Siemens NX, COMSOL, OpenFOAM
Languages
Korean (Native), English (Fluent), Japanese (Basic)
🌟 Activities
GIST Swimming Club Leader
Mar. 2025 - Aug. 2025
Led swimming, training, and recreational activities to build collaborative bonds among members.
ELITE Club Foundation Member
Jul. 2025 - Dec. 2025
English for Learning, Inquiry, Thought, and Expression - Built club plans and led group studies.
Teaching Assistant - Multivariable Calculus
Sep. 2024 - Dec. 2024
GIST GS2001 Multivariable Calculus and Applications