Sangmyung Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

SMAI Lab

Principal Investigator
Prof. Min-Suk Kim
Affiliation
Sangmyung University
Student Lab
Hakmugwan M405
  • Reinforcement learning and decision-making
  • Deep learning for vision and time-series data
  • Applied AI systems in simulation and field data

SMAI Lab

Artificial intelligence methods for applied systems.

SMAI Lab studies reinforcement learning, deep learning, generative models, and representation learning, and applies these methods to simulation, vision and time-series data, industrial systems, and robotic control.

Methods RL · DL · Generative AI
Data Vision · Time Series · Simulation
Systems Robotics · Industry · Security
M405 Student Lab, Hakmugwan

Research

Research Areas

SMAI Lab develops AI methods for decision-making, perception, representation, and applied intelligent systems. The lab works across algorithms, data-driven modeling, and real-world applications.

01

Learning & Decision

  • Reinforcement learning for sequential decision-making
  • Self-play and multi-agent interaction
  • Actor-critic methods and policy optimization
Reinforcement Learning Self-Play Policy Optimization
02

Anomaly & Perception

  • Representation learning from vision and sensor data
  • Time-series modeling for system-state understanding
  • Multimodal perception for complex observations
Vision Time Series Multi-Modal
03

Generative & Representation

  • Generative modeling for data-limited settings
  • Prompt automation and model adaptation
  • Knowledge transfer and reusable representations
Generative Models Representation Knowledge Transfer
04

Applied AI Systems

  • AI methods for simulation and diagnostics
  • Learning-based control and intelligent systems
  • Applied AI for industrial, robotic, and security contexts
Simulation Diagnostics Control

Projects

Research Projects

Active Projects

01

Core Technologies for Self-Evolving AI-Based Cyber Attack-Defense Systems

Ministry of Science and ICT · Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2027

Multi-Agent AI Reinforcement Learning Simulation
02

Remote Diagnostics for Secondary-System Equipment Using Ultra-Low-Power Wireless Monitoring

Ministry of Science and ICT · Apr. 2022 - Dec. 2029

Industrial AI Time Series Remote Diagnostics

Completed Projects

01

Multi-Agent Self-Play Reinforcement Learning for Cyber Attack Response Planning

Ministry of Science and ICT · Feb. 2022 - Feb. 2025

Self-Play RL Multi-Agent Meta Learning
02

Integrated Multi-Spectral Video Analysis and Surveillance Device Development

Ministry of Science and ICT · Mar. 2021 - Dec. 2023

Computer Vision Deep Learning Multi-Spectral Data

Publications

Publications & Awards

SCI / SCIE

2025 · Applied Sciences

Extended Maximum Actor-Critic Framework Based on Policy Gradient Reinforcement for System Optimization

Jung-Hyun Kim, Yong-Hoon Choi, You-Rak Choi, Jae-Hyeok Jeong, Min-Suk Kim

DOI 10.3390/app15041828
2024 · Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences

Optimal Cyber Attack Strategy Using Reinforcement Learning Based on Common Vulnerability Scoring System

Bum-Sok Kim, Hye-Won Suk, Yong-Hoon Choi, Dae-Sung Moon, Min-Suk Kim

DOI 10.32604/cmes.2024.052375
2024 · Sensors

Leak Event Diagnosis for Power Plants: Generative Anomaly Detection Using Prototypical Networks

Jaehyeok Jeong, Doyeob Yeo, Seungseo Roh, Yujin Jo, Minsuk Kim

DOI 10.3390/s24154991
2023 · Sensors

Intelligent Complementary Multi-Modal Fusion for Anomaly Surveillance and Security System

Jae-hyeok Jeong, Hwan-hee Jung, Yong-hoon Choi, Seong-hee Park, Min-suk Kim

DOI 10.3390/s23229214

KCI

2025 · 멀티미디어학회논문지

생성형 모델 기반 이미지 변환 성능 향상을 위한 프롬프트 자동화 연구

최용훈, 김민석 · 28(2), 179-187

DOI 10.9717/kmms.2025.28.2.179
2024 · 멀티미디어학회논문지

Maximized-Actor-Critic(MAC)을 이용한 정책 경사 강화학습 방법

김정현, 최용훈, 김민석 · 27(3), 455-463

DOI 10.9717/kmms.2024.27.3.455
2024 · 멀티미디어학회논문지

Spatio-Temporal Graph Normalizing Flows (STG-NF) 기반 공공장소 이상 탐지 일반화에 관한 연구

최용훈, 정재혁, 김민석 · 27(2), 352-361

DOI 10.9717/kmms.2024.27.2.352
2023 · 반도체디스플레이기술학회지

네트워크 공격 시뮬레이터를 이용한 강화학습 기반 사이버 공격 예측 연구

김범석, 김정현, 김민석 · 22(3), 112-118

DOI 10.1003/JNL.JAKO202330357645069
2022 · 멀티미디어학회논문지

RGB 비디오 데이터를 이용한 Slowfast 모델 기반 이상 행동 인식 최적화

정재혁, 김민석 · 25(8), 1049-1058

DOI 10.9717/kmms.2022.25.8.1049

Conference Proceedings

2025 · 한국통신학회 인공지능 학술대회 논문집

심층 강화학습을 활용한 비동기식 Self-Play 사이버 공방 연구

김정현, 정재혁, 장준원, 김민석 · 102-104

2025 · 한국통신학회 인공지능 학술대회 학부 논문 경진대회

이미지 텍스처 특징에 기반한 센싱 데이터 이상탐지 연구

최용훈, 김민서, 김민석 · 우수논문상

2024 · ACK 2024 학술발표대회 논문집

강화학습을 활용한 MITRE ATT&CK 기반 네트워크 공격 시뮬레이션 개발

김범석, 김정현, 구기종, 김민석

2024 · 한국통신학회 인공지능 학술대회 논문집

Adaptive Reinforcement Learning Cyber Defense Strategies using CyberBattleSim

Bum-Sok Kim, Yonghoon Choi, Minsuk Kim · 150-151

2024 · 한국통신학회 인공지능 학술대회 논문집

Self-Play 사이버 공방을 위한 심층 강화학습 시뮬레이션 연구

김정현, 정재혁, 김민석 · 152-153

2024 · 한국통신학회 인공지능 학술대회 논문집

객체 이미지로 사전 학습된 PatchCore 기반 고위험 발전소 시계열 이상 탐지

최용훈, 조유진, 장준원, 김민석 · 270-271

2024 · 한국컴퓨터정보학회 학술발표논문집

사이버 공방 시뮬레이터를 이용한 강화학습 기반 에이전트 학습 개선 및 보상 재구성 연구

석혜원, 김민석 · 41-44

2024 · 한국컴퓨터정보학회 학술발표논문집

Mujoco 시뮬레이터를 활용한 로봇 제어 환경에서 강화학습 정책분석

장준원, 최용훈, 김민석 · 45-48

2023 · MobiSec Oral Presentation

Cyber Attack and Defense Strategies using Reinforcement Learning via Simulated Network Environment

Bum-Sok Kim, Hye-Won Suk, Jung-Hyun Kim, Jae-Hyeok Jeong, Min-Suk Kim · NSR Best Paper

2023 · WISA Poster

Enhancing Cyber Strategies through Reinforcement Learning: A CyberBattleSim (CBS)

Bumsok Kim, Minsuk Kim, Junghyun Kim, Yonghoon Choi, Seungseo Roh

2023 · WISA Poster

Anomaly Detection using LSTM-Based Autoencoder with Time Series Dataset over a network

Hyewon Suk, Minsuk Kim

2022 · WISA Poster

Study of Intelligent Cyber Range Simulation using Reinforcement Learning

Junghyun Kim, Bumsok Kim, Min-Suk Kim

2022 · WISA Poster

Study of Technology for Anomaly Detection in Secure Edge System via Video Surveillance

Jae-Hyeok Jeong, Min-Suk Kim

2022 · WISA Poster

Deep learning based Scheme for Developing Secure Systems in CCTV using Anomaly detection

Hyewon Suk, Junwon Jang, Minsuk Kim

2022 · MobiSec Poster

Dynamic Monitoring and Surveillance of Anomaly Detection for Advanced Security Facility using Unsupervised Learning

Yonghoon Choi, Hwanhee Jung, Minsuk Kim · Sangmyung University

Awards

2025 · 한국통신학회

Best Paper Award

Undergraduate paper competition, 6th Korea Artificial Intelligence Conference

2023.12.20 · National Security Research Institute

NSR Best Paper

MobiSec 2023 Best Paper · Cyber Attack and Defense Strategies using Reinforcement Learning via Simulated Network Environment

People

Members

Min-Suk Kim

Professor

Min-Suk Kim

Professor Lab · Hannuri Hall I508B AI methods and applied intelligent systems
Jung-Hyun Kim

Ph.D. Student

Jung-Hyun Kim

Ph.D. Student · Student Lab, Hakmugwan M405 Reinforcement learning and system optimization
Yong-Hoon Choi

M.S. Student

Yong-Hoon Choi

M.S. Student · Student Lab, Hakmugwan M405 Deep learning, vision, and time-series data
Min-Seo Kim

Undergraduate Researcher

Min-Seo Kim

Undergraduate Researcher · Student Lab, Hakmugwan M405 Cybersecurity simulation and applied AI
Soo-Been Park

Undergraduate Researcher

Soo-Been Park

Undergraduate Researcher · Student Lab, Hakmugwan M405 Few-shot learning and computer vision

News

News

Sangmyung University media reported the Best Paper Award received by Yong-Hoon Choi and Minseo Kim at the 6th Korea Artificial Intelligence Conference undergraduate paper competition.

The undergraduate research work on image-texture-based sensing data analysis was introduced in external media as a Best Paper Award achievement.

SMAI Lab presented research on asynchronous self-play for cyber attack-defense simulation and sensing-data analysis at the 2025 Korea Artificial Intelligence Conference.

A reinforcement-learning-based system optimization study by SMAI Lab members was published in Applied Sciences.

SMAI Lab presented work on CyberBattleSim-based defense strategies, self-play cyber simulation, and power-plant time-series analysis at the 2024 Korea Artificial Intelligence Conference.

A generative anomaly-detection study for leak-event diagnosis in power plants was published in Sensors.

SMAI Lab presented research on reinforcement-learning agents for cyber simulation and MuJoCo-based policy analysis at the Korea Society of Computer Information summer conference.

SMAI Lab gave an oral presentation at MobiSec 2023 in Okinawa, Japan, and the paper received the NSR Best Paper Award.