Chun Hong Kang

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

117

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About

Chun Hong Kang is a leading researcher in neuromorphic optoelectronics and underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC), with a focus on developing bio-inspired vision systems and high-fidelity optical links. His major contributions include the invention of a flexible capacitive photoreceptor for biomimetic retinas, a breakthrough that enables energy-efficient neuromorphic vision sensors for robotics and security applications. This work, published in 2022, has already garnered 60 citations, highlighting its rapid impact on the field of intelligent sensing. Kang also pioneered a real-time UWOC-based video surveillance system capable of 2K digital transmission, achieving high visual-fidelity underwater monitoring. This system, cited 57 times, addresses critical challenges in autonomous underwater vehicle operations and video fusion technologies. His research bridges the gap between biological vision principles and practical optical communication systems, offering transformative solutions for dynamic underwater environments. Kang’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining materials science, photonics, and neural-inspired computing, positioning him as a key innovator in next-generation optical and sensing technologies.