Jae–Yong Kwon

Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

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Jae-Yong Kwon is a leading researcher in next-generation wireless communications, specializing in sub-THz measurements and channel characterization for 5G and 6G systems. His work addresses critical challenges in high-frequency propagation, where precision and human-body effects are paramount. Kwon’s most notable contribution is the development of a robot-based multi-purpose measurement platform for sub-THz frequencies, which uses a pair of precision robot arms on a metric optical breadboard to achieve alignment within tens of micrometers—enabling accurate, repeatable measurements essential for 6G hardware validation. He also pioneered the design of a mannequin phantom that mimics human-body effects on radio wave propagation, including penetration, reflection, diffraction, and surface propagation. This phantom replaces live subjects in channel measurements, providing a safe, consistent, and ethical alternative for indoor propagation studies. Though his most-cited papers are recent (2023), they are already shaping experimental methods in the field. Kwon’s innovative platforms are foundational for the development of robust, real-world 6G communication systems.