About Me

Hi there! I’m Namhyun Kim, and I’m currently pursuing my PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Arizona State University.

I work on next-generation wireless networks and how AI can rethink their design and optimization. That path led me from South Korea to Arizona, where I keep exploring what’s possible with these systems. I’m advised by Prof. Ahmed Alkhateeb, and before ASU I worked as a network engineer at SK Telecom, collaborating closely with Prof. Jeonghun Park and Prof. Junil Choi.

Education

  • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (In Progress)
    Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2023)
    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea

  • B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Hons., 2021 — graduated in the top 3% of the class)
    Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

Professional Experience

  • Network Engineer (2022–2023)
    SK Telecom, South Korea
    Gained hands-on experience in operating and optimizing 5G/LTE cellular radio access networks (RAN), including LTE/5G L1/L2/L3 network planning, engineering, troubleshooting, and performance analysis. Skilled with Python, SQL, and Kubernetes.

Research Interests

I explore a wide range of wireless communication challenges—from physical-layer signal processing to AI-augmented network intelligence. Visit the Research Interests page for a deeper dive into current themes.

Scholarships

  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)NIIED, Republic of Korea Government: A prestigious national scholarship providing funding support to pursue graduate studies abroad.

Publications

  • Splitting Messages in the Dark – Rate-Splitting Multiple Access for FDD Massive MIMO Without CSI Feedback — Accepted, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (Aug. 2025)
  • Integrated Sensing and Communications in Downlink FDD MIMO without CSI Feedback — Accepted, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (Aug. 2025)

Let’s Connect

I’m always interested in discussing research, collaboration opportunities, or simply connecting with fellow researchers and professionals in the field. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!