Youngsup Kim is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering with over three decades of experience bridging software development, academia, and higher-education leadership. He began his career engineering GIS, image processing, and CAD software before transitioning to academia, where he has served as professor, dean, provost, and head chaplain at Handong Global University. His roles in OpenCourseWare leadership—serving on the OCW Consortium board and leading Korea OCW—reflect a long-standing commitment to open education and academic outreach. Holding a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering and advanced degrees from U.S. institutions, he combines technical depth with institutional strategy. Colleagues describe him as mission-driven and people-centered, guided by a service ethos that informs both teaching and administration. An unexpected thread through his career is the blend of rigorous engineering practice with pastoral care and global educational advocacy.
11 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts (M.A.), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Arts (M.A.), Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical & Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer and Electrical Engineering at 연세대학교 / Yonsei University
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Youngsup Kim - Professor at Handong Global University