Call for Applications (for MS/Ph.D.

Students)

Dear Students,

Information Security and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of IoT) Lab at Pusan National University
– South Korea, invites Indonesian applicants to MS/Ph.D. student program.

(1) Our Research Interests include:

· AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of IoT) · Information Security/Blockchain

Area Area

- XAI (Explainable AI) - Hardware Issues in Crypto Module

- AI Security and Privacy Issues - TLS Hardware Design

- Theoretical Aspects of AI (Deep - Quantum Cryptography &

Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Cryptanalysis
GAN, etc.)
- Security & Privacy Issues in
- AI Applications to Smart Factory, Blockchain
Smart City, and Financial
Applications - Interoperability Issues in Blockchain

- ASIC / FPGA Design

(2) Why come to PNU Information Security & AIoT Lab for graduate study?

We:

• Have an internationally renowned research program, ranked top in South

Korea
• Are composed of highly qualified graduate students in Computer
Engineering and Electronics
• Provide full financial support to all our MS/PhD students
• Have Indonesian students who are accustomed to Korean culture and
PNU educational system. They can help new Indonesian students adapt to
their new life in Korea.

You will enjoy:

• The beautiful atmosphere of four seasons in Busan, South Korea

• A safe, clean and friendly atmosphere of the city of Busan
 • The opportunity to visit various beautiful places in Busan and its
surroundings: enjoy the sights of urban life as well as natural charms, such
as Haeundae beach, Gwangalli, the iconic Nampo area, Taejongdae
beach, and more!
• Ease of life adaptation with the welcoming Indonesian student community
as well as Indonesian religious community.

Interested students are advised to make a formal application to Prof. Howon Kim through our
Indonesian PhD student, Ismail, via email ismail@islab.re.kr, consisting of his/her resume and
cover letter. Additional documents for supporting the resumes are welcome (optional).

Selected candidates will be supported with research scholarships (1,800~2,100 USD/month

for Ph.D. students and 1,400 USD/month for MS students). The scholarship would cover both
tuition fees and living expenses. For more information on the Lab, visit our website:
http://infosec.pusan.ac.kr. If you need any specific details, feel free to contact our PhD
student, Ismail (0811-7423-233 (Whatsapp)). Important: Deadline for submission until
March 31, 2021

Regards,

Professor Howon Kim

Chief of Blockchain Platform Center/Chief of IoT Research Center

Department of Computer Engineering, Pusan National University