Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) alumni Hyungjun Kim and Jungin Lee have been recognized on Forbes Korea’s 30 under 30 List (30 notables under 30 years old) for 2024.
Hyungjun Kim, a graduate of the Department of Convergence IT Engineering with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in reducing AI model weight. During his graduate studies, Kim embarked on continuous research endeavors in AI model optimization, eventually co-founding SqueezeBits upon graduation. His innovations have revolutionized AI lightweighting and acceleration technologies for various AI models deployed in real-world industrial settings, resulting in significant cost savings and performance enhancements for corporate AI services. This remarkable feat has earned him recognition as a leader in the Deep/Enterprise Tech sector.
Jungin Lee, another distinguished alumnus from the Department of Mathematics, has been lauded for his contributions to the advancement of the domestic mathematics landscape and recognized as a leading figure in the Science/Software category. Lee defied convention by completing the typically five- to six-year integrated master’s and doctoral program in number theory in just three years. With a Ph.D. obtained in August 2020, Lee was appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Ajou University on September 1, 2023. His innovative application of probabilistic ideas to algebraic objects in number theory has earned him acclaim for his originality within the academic community.
Forbes’ 30 under 30 initiative aims to spotlight and celebrate outstanding individuals under the age of 30, highlighting their remarkable achievements and promoting their endeavors. This year’s list honors 30 leaders across six categories: Art, Deep/Enterprise Tech, Social Impact, Consumer Tech, Science/Software, and Entertainment.