Kyung-Hyune Rhee | Information Security | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Kyung-Hyune Rhee | Information Security | Best Researcher Award

Professor Emeritus at Pukyong National University, South Sudan

Professor Kyung-Hyune Rhee is a renowned academic and researcher in computer engineering, specializing in information security and blockchain applications. As Professor Emeritus at Pukyong National University, he has led critical advancements in cybersecurity, policy development, and technology education in South Korea. With a strong foundation in scientific research and government advisory roles, Professor Rhee has made substantial contributions to both academia and national cyber policy.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Master of Science (M.S.), KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

Professional Experience 💼

Current Positions

  • Professor, Department of IT Convergence and Application Engineering, Pukyong National University

  • Committee Member, ISMS/ISMS-P Certification

  • Evaluation Member, National Cyber Security Center

  • Advisory Member, Southeast Information Security Support Center

  • Member, Busan Metropolitan City Special Committee on the 4th Industrial Revolution

  • Advisory Member, Defense Security Research Institute

  • Policy Advisor, Korea Multimedia Society

  • Expert Member, Future Security Forum

Former Positions

  • President, Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology

  • Non-Executive Director, Korea Education and Research Information Service

  • Committee Member, Busan Metropolitan City Information Committee

  • Dean of Academic Affairs, CPSC (Philippine-based Intergovernmental Organization)

  • Director, Information & Computing Center, Pukyong National University

  • Visiting Professor, University of California, Irvine

  • Senior Researcher, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Computer Engineering

  • Information Security

  • Blockchain Applications

  • Cybersecurity Policy and Certification

  • Cryptographic Protocols and Network Security

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • July 2015: Commendation from the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning (for strengthening cybersecurity capabilities)

  • November 2018: Commendation from the Minister of the Interior and Safety (for contributions to security certification)

  • July 2021: Order of Service Merit (Geunjeong Medal) – awarded on Information Security Day

Conclusion🌟

Professor Kyung-Hyune Rhee has established himself as a pivotal figure in South Korea’s digital transformation, particularly in the development of national cybersecurity strategies and the integration of blockchain technologies. His extensive academic output—over 450 research papers, 25+ books, and 20 patents—reflects a career dedicated to both scientific excellence and public service. With ongoing influence through advisory roles and policy development, he continues to contribute significantly to the global information security community.

Publications 📚

  1. 🧩 Hyperledger Fabric-Powered Network Slicing Handover Authentication
     I.T., Etienne Igugu Tshisekedi · M., Firdaus Muhammad · C.N.Z., Latt Cho Nwe Zin · S., Noh Siwan · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Information Systems Frontiers, 2024
     🔗 0 Citations


  2. 🧠 Transparent and Accountable Training Data Sharing in Decentralized Machine Learning Systems
     S., Noh Siwan · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Computers, Materials and Continua, 2024
     🔗 0 Citations


  3. 🔒 A Blockchain-Based Auditable Semi-Asynchronous Federated Learning for Heterogeneous Clients
     Q., Zhuohao Qian · M., Firdaus Muhammad · S., Noh Siwan · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 IEEE Access, 2023
     🔗 3 Citations


  4. 🚗 A Blockchain-Assisted Distributed Edge Intelligence for Privacy-Preserving Vehicular Networks
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · H.T., Larasati Harashta Tatimma · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Computers, Materials and Continua, 2023
     🔗 4 Citations


  5. 🤖 Personalized Federated Learning for Heterogeneous Data: A Distributed Edge Clustering Approach
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · S., Noh Siwan · Z., Qian Zhuohao · H.T., Larasati Harashta Tatimma · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2023
     🔗 7 Citations


  6. 💬 Commentary: Integrated Blockchain–Deep Learning Approach for Analyzing the Electronic Health Records Recommender System
     S., Noh Siwan · M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Note (Open Access)
     🔗 0 Citations


  7. 🏥 Secure Federated Learning with Blockchain and Homomorphic Encryption for Healthcare Data Sharing
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 0 Citations


  8. 👥 Towards Trustworthy Collaborative Healthcare Data Sharing
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 3 Citations


  9. 🧾 A Blockchain-Based CCP Data Integrity Auditing Protocol for Smart HACCP
     S., Noh Siwan · M., Firdaus Muhammad · Z., Qian Zhuohao · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 1 Citation


  10. 🧠 BPFL: Blockchain-Enabled Distributed Edge Cluster for Personalized Federated Learning
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · S., Noh Siwan · Z., Qian Zhuohao · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 6 Citations


 

 

 

 

Zhu Yongsheng | Data Privacy Protection | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Zhu Yongsheng | Data Privacy Protection | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited, China

Yongsheng Zhu is a Research Fellow at China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited and a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering at Beijing Jiaotong University. With a robust background in railway information network architecture and cybersecurity defense technology, he is at the forefront of research focused on data security governance and personal information protection. He is a member of the cybersecurity expert database of China Railway Group. Yongsheng has contributed significantly to the field through various national and industry-specific projects, publications, and patents, earning recognition for his work in intelligent railway transportation and cybersecurity. 🚆🔐📚

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Engineering (Pursuing) at Beijing Jiaotong University, focusing on railway information networks and cybersecurity.
  • Master’s in Engineering (Details pending)
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering (Details pending)

Professional Experience 💼

Yongsheng Zhu currently serves as a Research Fellow at China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited. In this role, he has presided over and participated in more than 10 national and China Railway Group scientific research projects. His work primarily revolves around the security and privacy of railway communication networks. He has also contributed to major industry projects, including a systematic major project of China State Railway Group Corporation Limited. His expertise extends to guiding and advancing national cybersecurity policies, particularly in the context of IoT, federated learning, and AI-powered railway systems. 🚆💻🛡️

Research Interests 🔬

Yongsheng’s research interests focus on network data security, privacy protection, and cybersecurity defenses within the railway industry. His work involves cutting-edge topics such as federated learning, AI model security, and blockchain-enabled trust mechanisms. He is particularly interested in the development of privacy-preserving AI models, secure communication protocols for intelligent transportation systems, and the governance of data privacy in large-scale networks. 🔒📡🤖

Publications 📚

  • Zhu, Y., Liu, C., et al. (2024). Privacy-Preserving Large-Scale AI Models for Intelligent Railway Transportation Systems: Hierarchical Poisoning Attacks and Defenses in Federated Learning. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 141(2), 1305-1325.

  • Zhu, Y., Cao, H., Cai, B., Wang, W., et al. (2023). Defending Privacy Inference Attacks to Federated Learning for Intelligent IoT with Parameter Compression. Security and Communication Networks, Vol. 2023.

  • Feng, Y., Zhong, Z., Sun, X., Wang, L., Lu, Y., & Zhu, Y. (2023). Blockchain-Enabled Zero Trust-Based Authentication Scheme for Railway Communication Networks. Journal of Cloud Computing, 12.