Ik-Hyun Youn | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ik-Hyun Youn | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Mokpo National Maritime University , South Korea 

Dr. Ik-Hyun Youn is an accomplished academic and researcher in maritime safety and technology, holding a Ph.D. in Information Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea, he specializes in navigation science, maritime informatics, and autonomous ship technologies. His research focuses on the integration of wearable sensors, artificial intelligence, and collision avoidance algorithms to enhance maritime safety and operational efficiency. Dr. Youn has been the principal investigator in multiple research projects funded by the South Korean government, contributing significantly to the development of smart ports and autonomous ships. He has authored numerous papers, with notable contributions to IEEE Access and the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. His work also earned recognition through the Best Paper Award at SENSORCOMM 2017. Dr. Youn’s expertise bridges maritime safety, AI, and sensor-based systems, making him a leading figure in his field.

Professional Profile : 

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Education :

  • Ph.D. in Information Technology (2017) – University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
    Focus: Wearable sensor-based human movement analysis, Artificial Intelligence for maritime applications
  • MS in Computer Science (2016) – University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
    Focus: Communication technology, Wearable sensor-based applications
  • ME in Navigation Science (2011) – Korea Maritime University, Busan, South Korea
    Focus: Maritime safety technology
  • BE in Navigation Science (2004) – Mokpo National Maritime University, Mokpo, South Korea
    Focus: Navigation science, Maritime safety management

Teaching Experience : 

  • Mokpo National Maritime University (April 2018 – Present)
    Position: Assistant Professor
    Courses: Ship Handling, Terrestrial Navigation, Marine Meteorology, Ship Data Analytics, Big Data, Data Mining
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (August 2014 – May 2017)
    Position: Instructor & Teaching Assistant
    Courses: Introduction to Computer Science I (Java), Introduction to Computer Science II (Java)

Research Projects: 

  • Smart Port-Autonomous Ships Linkage Technology (2021–2025) – Principal Investigator
    Focus: Shore remote control technology, Collision avoidance algorithms for MASS
  • Development of Autonomous Ship Technology (2021–2025) – Principal Investigator
    Focus: Collision avoidance algorithms, Reliability analysis

Work Experience : 

  • Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd., Busan, South Korea
    Role: Navigation Officer (Junior mate & Chief mate on LNG carriers, Bulk carriers)
  • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
    Position: Director of General Affairs

Honors and Awards :

  • Best Paper Award, SENSORCOMM 2017, Rome, Italy
    Title: “Robust Network Models for Using Mobility Parameters for Health Assessment”

Selected Publications :

  • IEEE Access: “Collision Risk Situation Awareness Evaluation Model Based on Bridge Operator Behavior Using Wearable Sensors” (2024)
  • Journal of Marine Science and Engineering: “The Development of a Steering Angle Estimation Model for Evaluation of Simulated Ship Handling Training for Remote Operators of Autonomous Ships” (2023)

Research Funding

  • Principal Investigator, Maintenance prediction model for LNGCs, National Research Foundation of Korea ($15,000, 2018-2019)
  • Secondary Investigator, Smart Operating and Maintenance System for Small Ships, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy ($100,000, 2018-2019)

Publication Top Notes :

  • Biometric gait recognition based on wireless acceleration sensor using k-nearest neighbor classification
    • Authors: S Choi, IH Youn, R LeMay, S Burns, JH Youn
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 73
  • Analysis of lookout activity in a simulated environment to investigate maritime accidents caused by human error
    • Authors: IH Youn, DJ Park, JB Yim
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 39
  • Biomechanical gait variable estimation using wearable sensors after unilateral total knee arthroplasty
    • Authors: IH Youn, JH Youn, JA Zeni, BA Knarr
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 32
  • Prime block design for asynchronous wake-up schedules in wireless sensor networks
    • Authors: W Lee, IH Youn, T Song, N Kim, JH Youn
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 20
  • Navigation Situation Clustering Model of Human-Operated Ships for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Collision Avoidance Tests
    • Authors: T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 19
  • Wearable sensor-based biometric gait classification algorithm using WEKA
    • Authors: IH Youn, K Won, JH Youn, J Scheffler
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 16
  • Development of navigator behavior models for the evaluation of collision avoidance behavior in the collision-prone navigation environment
    • Authors: JB Yim, DJ Park, IH Youn
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 15
  • Seafarers’ physical activity and sleep patterns: results from Asia-Pacific sea routes
    • Authors: IH Youn, JM Lee
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 13
  • Self-reported and performance-based outcome measures estimation using wearables after unilateral total knee arthroplasty
    • Authors: IH Youn, T Leutzinger, JH Youn, JA Zeni, BA Knarr
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 12
  • New gait metrics for biometric authentication using a 3-axis acceleration
    • Authors: IH Youn, S Choi, R Le May, D Bertelsen, JH Youn
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 10
  • Preventive maintenance topic models for LNG containment systems of LNG marine carriers using dock specifications
    • Authors: IH Youn, SC Kim
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 9
  • Collision Risk Situation Clustering to Design Collision Avoidance Algorithms for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships
    • Authors: T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 7
  • Effect of onboard training for improvement of navigation skill under the simulated navigation environment for maritime autonomous surface ship operation training
    • Authors: H Hwang, T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 7
  • Difficulty evaluation of navigation scenarios for the development of ship remote operators training simulator
    • Authors: T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 7
  • Navigation scenario permutation model for training of maritime autonomous surface ship remote Operators
    • Authors: T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 7
  • Latent-cause extraction model in maritime collision accidents using text analytics on Korean maritime accident verdicts
    • Authors: T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 7
  • Adopting the audible alert system for the electronic chart display and information system for improvement of early navigational situation awareness
    • Authors: I Kim, S Lee, IH Youn
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 5
  • Multidimensional Mobility Metric for Continuous Gait Monitoring using a Single Accelerometer
    • Authors: IH Youn, D Khazanchi, JH Youn, KC Siu
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 5
  • Anomaly detection model of small-scaled ship for maritime autonomous surface ships’ operation
    • Authors: W Tyasayumranani, T Hwang, T Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 4
  • Efficacy evaluation of adaptive collision avoidance systems for autonomous maritime surface ships based on target ships’ maneuvering behaviors
    • Authors: HS Hwang, TM Hwang, IH Youn
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 3

Enrique Mu | Decision Sciences | Excellence in Research

Dr. Enrique Mu | Decision Sciences | Excellence in Research

Dr. Enrique Mu, Carlow University, United States

Dr. Enrique Mu is a Full Professor and University Faculty Research Officer at Carlow University, specializing in strategic decision-making and information systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and has a vast teaching and research experience across several international institutions. Dr. Mu is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of the International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy Process and has contributed to various strategic conferences globally. He is recognized for his leadership in AHP/ANP methodologies and has received numerous honors, including recognition from Carlow University and the City of Pittsburgh. 🌍📚📊

 

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Academic Profile 🌍📚

Dr. Enrique Mu is a Full Professor and University Faculty Research Officer at Carlow University since 2016. He is also a Senior Research Advisor at the University of Pittsburgh and the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy Process. With extensive international experience, Dr. Mu has taught at institutions like the University of Lima and the European Business School. He has served as a leader in strategic decision-making, including facilitating Pittsburgh’s cloud computing technology selection. Dr. Mu is recognized globally for his expertise in AHP/ANP methodologies and has earned numerous academic honors. 📊🌐

 

Education Background 🎓📚

Dr. Enrique Mu earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration with a major in Information Systems and a minor in Telecommunications from the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, in 2007. His dissertation, The Role of Mindfulness, Scanning, and Evaluation in the Assimilation of Information Technology: The Case of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, was guided by esteemed faculty members. Dr. Mu also holds an M.S. in Management of Information Systems and an MBA from the same institution. He completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at San Marcos National University, Lima, Peru. 💻🔌

 

Certifications 🏅📜

Dr. Enrique Mu is certified in Quality Matters in Distance Learning Education. This certification highlights his expertise in ensuring high-quality, effective online education experiences. As a recognized leader in education, Dr. Mu’s certification demonstrates his commitment to advancing best practices in distance learning, emphasizing student-centered strategies and continuous improvement. This qualification enhances his role in delivering cutting-edge educational content, particularly in the realms of business and technology. His dedication to excellence in teaching reflects his deep understanding of educational quality standards in today’s digital learning environment. 💻📚

 

Academic Recognitions, Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️

Dr. Enrique Mu has earned numerous prestigious recognitions throughout his academic career. These include being appointed Honorary Chairman for the ISAHP 2024, co-organizer and Honorary Guest at the 21st ICEFM Conference in Poland (2022), and AHP/ANP Track Chair for the MCDM 2022 meeting in the U.K. He has received several awards, such as the Innovation Paper Award at the ISAHP 2018 and Best Paper Awards at the ISAHP conferences. He has been recognized by Carlow University for his exemplary research and scholarship and awarded the Carlow’s Dorothy Cochrane Scholarship. 🌍🏆

 

Research Focus Areas 🧠📊

Dr. Enrique Mu’s research spans a range of interdisciplinary areas, primarily focusing on decision-making processes and information systems. His work explores Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) for decision support in various sectors, including organizational mindfulness, information technology assimilation, and fraud risk assessment. He has also investigated virtual education, cloud technology solutions, and e-portfolios. His contributions extend to strategic planning, education sciences, and management systems, where he applies advanced decision-making models for organizational optimization and sustainability. His extensive work in multicriteria decision-making further underscores his expertise. 🌐💡📈

Publication Top Notes 📚

  • Practical decision making: an introduction to the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) using super decisions V2 – 491 citations 📊, 2016
  • Understanding the analytic hierarchy process – 249 citations 📖, 2018
  • Development of an electronic Portfolio system success model: An information systems approach – 233 citations 💻, 2013
  • The assimilation of enterprise information system: An interpretation systems perspective – 84 citations 🔄, 2015
  • The assessment of organizational mindfulness processes for the effective assimilation of IT innovations – 66 citations 🧘, 2009
  • Best practices in analytic network process studies – 48 citations 🧮, 2020
  • Development of a fraud risk decision model for prioritizing fraud risk cases in manufacturing firms – 37 citations 💼, 2016
  • Impact on society versus impact on knowledge: Why Latin American scholars do not participate in Latin American studies – 37 citations 🌎, 2015
  • Meta-model of eportfolio usage in different environments – 30 citations 🖥️, 2011
  • The effects of the meaningfulness of salient brand and product-related text and graphics on website recognition – 28 citations 🌐, 2007
  • A unified framework for site selection and business forecasting using ANP – 25 citations 📍, 2006
  • Development of a Framework to Assess Challenges to Virtual Education in an Emergency Remote Teaching Environment: A Developing Country Student Perspective—The Case of Peru – 21 citations 📚, 2022
  • The Peruvian hostage crisis of 1996–1997: What should the government do? – 21 citations 🏛️, 1997
  • Conceptualizing the functional requirements for a next-generation e-portfolio system – 20 citations 🎓, 2010
  • Analytic network process in economics, finance, and management: Contingency factors, current trends, and further research – 19 citations 💰, 2024
  • The City of Pittsburgh goes to the cloud: a case study of cloud solution strategic selection and deployment – 19 citations ☁️, 2015
  • Paradigm shift in criminal police lineups: Eyewitness identification as multicriteria decision making – 16 citations 👁️, 2017
  • The higher-ed organizational-scholar tension: How scholarship compatibility and the alignment of organizational and faculty skills, values, and support affects scholar’s productivity – 15 citations 🎓, 2017
  • Stakeholder engagement and ANP best research practices in sustainable territorial and urban strategic planning – 14 citations 🌍, 2022
  • A contingent/assimilation framework for public interorganizational systems decisions: Should the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County consolidate information technology? – 14 citations 🏙️, 2018