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Awards
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Dr. InChan Hwang

Belmont,NC

Summary

Ph.D. Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning, big data analytics, and predictive modeling across credit risk, financial forecasting, and medical image data analysis. Delivered impactful insights through advanced statistical and AI methods applied to diverse datasets, leading to improved decision-making and reduced operational risk. Authored over 10 peer-reviewed papers in AI and applied data science.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Montreat College
Montreat, USA
08.2024 - Current
  • Taught classes including machine learning & data mining, secure database design, time series data analysis, introduction to data analytics, artificial intelligence, regression analysis in SAS, applied statistics for data analytics, python secure scripting, linux security, and undergraduate research.
  • Researched explainability of deep learning and machine learning models in financial applications, applying a TabTransformer model integrated with TensorFlow Lattice architecture to Freddie Mac dataset for predicting loan defaults.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaboration.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in research projects and academic writing.

Graduate Research Lead, and a Lead instructor

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, USA
08.2020 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with medical doctors at Emory University to develop and validate AI-assisted breast abnormality classification and detection models using Emory Breast Mammography Dataset.
  • Led industrial projects with Truist Bank on credit default prediction model and Southern Company on text data analysis of in-company chatbot data.
  • Co-authored 10 publications with AI-assisted medical diagnosis model developers, enhancing knowledge dissemination in the field.
  • Presented award-winning poster at SIIMs 2023 conference.
  • Received a $2,000 grant from Atlanta Interdisciplinary AI Network (AIAI) for research "An AI based Text-Mining Approach to Understanding Christian and Islamic Cultures."

Cybersecurity Software Engineer

NPCore
Seoul, South Korea
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Engineered and debugged dynamic analysis engine for zero-day malware detection and enhanced web UI for KT(Korea Telecom) network monitoring solution.
  • Developed Xen virtual machine controller for the dynamic analysis engine of zero day malware detection.
  • Debugged and enhanced dynamic analysis agent in VM, analyzing malware behaviors and terminating processes after analysis.
  • Enhanced dynamic analysis engine to process Email files (EML), removing malicious attachments and C&C URLs.
  • Added SMB shared folder feature allowing the engine reading files over SMB protocol.
  • Deployed the dynamic analysis engine over Azure cloud service.
  • Developed 3rd party integration module, VM-Ray, to analyze Macintosh files.
  • As a full stack software developer, developed webpages, and backend service with Python flask, MySQL, Elasticsearch for Big data based SIEM for Korea Telecom(KT)'s national backbone.
  • Developed a Windows application using C# programming language.

Assistant Research Engineer

CS Corporation
Pangyo, South Korea
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed RF repeater circuits and architecture to improve signal reliability.
  • Supported customers with Corning in Las Vegas, NV, Keller, TX, and Atlanta, GA, ensuring effective communication solutions.
  • Designed RF signal repeater systems, resulting in improved communication quality.

Research Assistant

iCONS Lab
Suwon, South Korea
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Researched future Internet architecture concepts, informing potential development directions and innovations.
  • Developed applications for future Internet using NDN protocols, contributing to advancements in network architecture.
  • Future Internet (NDN) based network file system development with C++, FUSE.
  • Modified NDNsim extensively for NDN IoT simulation in C++, enhancing simulation accuracy and functionality.
  • Server-side programming with C++, python.
  • Client app development with HTML, Javascript, CSS, Python.

Education

Ph.D. - Data Science & Analytics

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
07-2024

Master of Science - Software Engineering

Ajou University
Suwon, South Korea
02-2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
05-2013

Skills

  • Machine learning
  • Data mining
  • Data analysis
  • SAS
  • R
  • PySpark
  • Pandas
  • MySQL
  • Scikit-learn
  • NLTK
  • SpaCy
  • OpenCV
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn

Awards

  • Honorable Mention for Poster Presentation, SIIMs 2023, Austin, TX, 01/23
  • Outstanding Student Award, Ph.D in Data Science & Analytics, KSU, 01/24

Publications

Woo M, Zhang L, Brown-Mulry B, Inchan H, Gichoya J, Gastounioti A, Banerjee I, Seyyed-Kalantari L, Trivedi H., Subgroup evaluation to understand performance gaps in deep learning-based classification of regions of interest on mammography, PLOS Digital Health, 01/25, 

InChan H, Hari T, Beatrice B-M, Linglin Z, Vineela N, Aimilia G, Judy G, Laleh S-K, Imon B, MinJae W., Impact of multi-source data augmentation on performance of convolutional neural networks for abnormality classification in mammography., Frontiers in Radiology, 01/23, 

Morgan A. B., InChan H., Sylvia B., W David Hairston, Jason S. M., EEG-based prediction of driving events from passenger cognitive state using Morlet Wavelet and Evoked Responses, Elsevier Transportation Engineering, 01/22, 

Nalla V, Pouriyeh S, Parizi RM, Sheng QZ, Trivedi H, Inchan H, Seyyed-Kalantari L, Woo M., Deep Learning For Computer-aided Abnormalities Classification in Digital Mammogram: A Data-centric Perspective., Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, 01/23, 

Inchan H, Brown-Mulry B, Trivedi H, Gichoya J, Seyyed-Kalantari L, Sanghoon L, MinJae W., Breast Abnormality Classification in Resource-Constrained Settings Through CUT-GAN Generated Synthetic Mammography Patches, IEEE ISCC, 01/26, 

Inchan H, Beatrice B-M, Linglin Z, Vineela N, Rena J, Judy G, Laleh S-K, Imon B, MinJae W, Hari T., Inherent Barriers to Breast Cancer Detection in Mammograms Using Deep Learning., SIIMs 2023, 01/23, 

InChan H, Minjae W., Image Compression and Decompression Framework Based on Latent Diffusion Model for Breast Mammography., IEEE CSCI, 01/23, 

Nalla V, Pouriyeh S, Parizi RM, Inchan H, Brown-Mulry B, Zhang L, Woo, M., Influence of Convolutional Neural Network Depth on the Efficacy of Automated Breast Cancer Screening Systems., ISCC, 01/23

Contract And Grant Support

  • Atlanta Interdisciplinary AI Network (AIAI), An AI based Text-Mining Approach to Understanding Christian and Islamic Cultures, Graduate Research Assistant, 01/23 - 12/24
  • College of Computing and Software Engineering, Travel Support Fund for Computational Science & Computational Intelligence (CSCI'2023), Graduate Research Assistant, 01/23
  • The Analytics and Data Science Organization (ADSO), Travel Support Fund for The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM 2023), Graduate Research Assistant, 01/23
  • Kennesaw State University (KSU), Ph.D graduate assistantship funding, Graduate Research Assistant, 01/20 - 12/24

Accomplishments

Honorable Mention for Poster Presentation at SIIMs 2023, Austin TX

Languages

English
Professional
Korean
Professional

Timeline

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Montreat College
08.2024 - Current

Graduate Research Lead, and a Lead instructor

Kennesaw State University
08.2020 - 07.2024

Cybersecurity Software Engineer

NPCore
06.2018 - 07.2020

Assistant Research Engineer

CS Corporation
01.2017 - 05.2018

Research Assistant

iCONS Lab
02.2015 - 02.2017

Ph.D. - Data Science & Analytics

Kennesaw State University

Master of Science - Software Engineering

Ajou University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Southwestern State University
Dr. InChan Hwang