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Seungmin Cha

Seungmin Cha

Undergraduate Student | Physics

Education

  • Yonsei University Seoul, South Korea
    B.S. in Physics and Intelligent Semiconductor Technology (Double Major)
    Mar 2022 – Present
    Relevant coursework: Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetics, Materials Science, Intelligent Semiconductor Systems, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Quantum Machine Learning, Statistical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Linear Algebra

Research Interests

Experience

  • SK hynix Ambassador Apr 2026 – Present
    Create multiple semiconductor-focused social media contents communicating SK hynix’s technologies, corporate vision, and industry insights from a student perspective. SK hynixblog
    Hosted and conducted interviews with semiconductor experts in SK hynix's official YouTube educational series, "Future Talent CLASS," featuring discussions on next-generation memory technologies, including HBM with Prof. Changhwan Shin (Korea University)SK hynix, and PIM with Prof. Sebum Paek (KAIST)SK hynix, while translating complex semiconductor concepts into accessible educational content for students and the general public.
    Participated in SK hynix's "N-Job Explorer" series, interviewing System Architecture & Software Solution (SA&SS) engineers, experiencing core job responsibilities firsthand, and communicating the role and workplace environment to a broader audience.
    Participate in a monthly ambassador program featuring semiconductor and AI trend lectures, networking with industry professionals, and other professional development sessions. SK hynixSK hynix
  • Undergraduate Researcher Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
    Quantum Optics Lab, Yonsei University
    Advisor: Prof. Seongjin Hong
    Studied and implemented the active optical intensity interferometry framework presented in Active Optical Intensity Interferometry (Phys. Rev. Lett., 2025).
    Developed simulation code and performed data processing and analysis for correlation-based image reconstruction in optical interferometry.
    Participated in optical experiments to test and reproduce interferometric imaging schemes for long-baseline, high-resolution sensing.
  • Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Specialist Aug 2024 - Feb 2026
    Republic of Korea Army
    Squad Leader
  • Undergraduate Researcher Jan 2024 – Jun 2024
    Quantum Information Theory Lab, Yonsei University
    Advisor: Prof. Kyungsun Moon
    Studied the theoretical foundations of quantum machine learning through the textbook Machine Learning with Quantum Computers and prepared presentation slides for lab seminars.
    Read and reviewed Supervised Learning with Quantum-Enhanced Feature Spaces (Nature, 2019), with a focus on quantum feature maps, kernel estimation, and classification with support vector machines.
    Presented and discussed core concepts in quantum-enhanced supervised learning during lab meetings.

Certifications

  • ADsP (Advanced Data Analytics Semi-Professional) 2025
  • Computer Literacy Level 2 2025
  • SQLD (SQL Developer) 2023

Awards and Scholarships

  • Military Honor Family Designation (병역명문가) 2026
    Recognized as a distinguished military family for three consecutive generations of honorable active-duty service.
  • KC Scholarship Foundation 2024
    Scholarship for Outstanding STEM Talent
  • 5th Place 2023
    DB GAPS Investment Competition
  • Minister of Science and ICT Award (미래창조과학부 장관상) 2013

Activities

  • RU:SH (Runners United : Sinchon) Feb 2026 – Present
    Running crew comprising students and alumni from Yonsei, Ewha, and Sogang Universities (article).
  • QIYA Jan 2026 - Present
    Quantum Informatics at Yonsei Academy
  • Completion of the 5th Quantum Information Science Winter School Jan 2026
    Organized by The Korean Physical Society (KPS) & Quantum Information Society of Korea (QISK)
  • Kwang Mar 2023 - Present
    Crossfit Club, Yonsei University
  • Gongsarang Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
    Basketball Club, Yonsei University