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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)
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7. 🏥 Secure Federated Learning with Blockchain and Homomorphic Encryption for Healthcare Data Sharing
    M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
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8. 👥 Towards Trustworthy Collaborative Healthcare Data Sharing
    M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
    🔗 3 Citations

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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

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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

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