Engineering the Future of Aerial and Robotic Systems – From Full-Stack Integration to AI-Driven Autonomy
SuHo YuSystems engineer with proven expertise in Urban Air Mobility and multidisciplinary hardware systems.
Led Korea’s first manned eVTOL development from CAD to flight. Skilled in system integration, electric propulsion, embedded control,
and mechatronic design, building scalable architectures for both aerial platforms and next-generation robotics.
Currently expanding into embedded AI research using platforms like NVIDIA Jetson, with a focus on onboard autonomy, perception, and intelligent control.
Experience
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Director of Engineering – VSPACE CO., LTD (Nov 2021 – Present)
Led full development of flight-capable electric aircraft systems, including battery design, system integration, and certification preparation. Played a central role in Korea’s first manned eVTOL project, contributing from mechanical design to autonomous control and real-world flight testing. Served as technical lead in government-funded UAM R&D programs, coordinating with aerospace institutions and public agencies. Focused on practical system validation, achieving multiple international demonstration flights in the UK, UAE, and Kazakhstan. -
Design Engineer – CEAS CO., LTD (Jul 2018 – Jan 2021)
Engineered custom tooling solutions for automotive production lines, improving machining reliability and efficiency. Utilized SolidWorks and MasterCAM to develop high-speed steel and carbide tools. Authored patent for vibration-damping tool, reducing scrap rate by 25%. -
Production Manager & CAM Programmer – ROBO CO., LTD (Mar 2017 – Jul 2018)
Managed mass production and CAM operations for automotive components. Improved machining throughput by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times. Established QC protocols that decreased material waste and contributed to monthly revenue growth. -
Manufacturing Technician – SEC CO., LTD (Jan 2016 – Feb 2017)
Improved MCT workflow to achieve 10% process speedup and introduced a kanban system that reduced inventory lead time by 15%.
Education
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B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering – Inha University (Mar 2018 – Aug 2023)
Completed a multidisciplinary curriculum integrating mechanical design, control systems, embedded electronics, and system integration. Gained foundational knowledge in robotics, sensor fusion, microcontroller programming (e.g., ARM-based systems), and electromechanical system modeling. This academic foundation provided the basis for my later work in battery system design and UAM platform development.
Publications
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Design, Fabrication, and In-Flight Demonstration of a 24S NCM Battery System for an eVTOL Aircraft – Batteries, Vol. 12, Article 317 (Aug 2026 - First Author)
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SLM SUS316L Impeller-Based Electric Waterjet: Design and Thrust Verification – Design & Manufacturing, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Sep 2026 - First Author)
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Bench-to-Flight Validation of a Passively Air-Cooled 90 Ah Battery Module for Cargo eVTOL: Power Margin and Post-Landing Heat-Soak Characteristics – IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification (Submission: Aug 2026 - First Author)
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Polarization-Induced SOC Mis-estimation in a Manned Electric Aircraft Battery: Cell Characterization, First-Flight Evaluation, and 2RC-EKF Correction – Energy Storage (Wiley) (Submission: Aug 2026 - First Author)
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Modification and Development of Manned Electric Propulsion Lightweight Airplane Journal of Aerospace System Engineering Vol.17, No.3, pp.99-107 (Jun 2023 - Co-author)
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International Conference Papers (Accepted) Papers
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Flight-Test-Based Evaluation of Voltage-Sag-Induced Hover Power Margin Reduction in a 210 kg-Class Multicopter eVTOL – AIAA SciTech 2027 — Orlando, USA (Jan 2027 - First Author)
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal Runaway Propagation in Lithium-ion Battery Modules for Electric Propulsion Systems: A Comparative Study of Two Packing Configurations – AJSAE 2026 — Jeju, South Korea (Sep 2026 - First Author)
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Development and Flight Validation of a 250 Wh/kg-Class, 8C-Rate Lithium-Ion Battery Module for Urban Air Mobility Applications – APISAT 2026 — Sapporo, Japan (oct 2026 - First Author)
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Flight Log based Analysis of Test Environment Effects on Navigation and Control Behavior in eVTOL Tethered Hover Tests – IAA SpaceAI 2026 — Jeju, South Korea (Aug 2026 - First Author)
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Conference Presentations
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Staged Tethered Flight Testing and log-based Performance Validation of a Manned Multirotor eVTOL System SASE 2026 Spring Conference (Society for Aerospace System Engineering) (May 2026 - First & Corresponding Author, Poster)
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Voltage Sag Mitigation through Parallel Battery Configuration and Its Effect on Takeoff Power Margin in GA-Class eCTOL Electric Aircraft SASE 2026 Spring Conference (Society for Aerospace System Engineering) (May 2026 - First & Corresponding Author, Poster)
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Design of a Power System for Handling Regenerative Braking Back EMF in a 1000 kW Class Electric Test Facility SASE 2025 Fall Conference (Sep 2025 - Corresponding Author)
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Integrated System Design and Flight Demonstration for Ensuring Flight Continuity in an X8 Electric Propulsion Aircraft under Single Propeller Failure SASE 2025 Spring Conference (May 2025 - First & Corresponding Author)
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A Methodology for Specifying Electric Propulsion Battery Requirements Based on K-UAM Operational Scenarios – SASE 2025 Spring Conference (May 2025 - Co-author)
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Effects of Internal Resistance Deviation on Thermal Performance of High Energy Density Lithium-ion Battery Module – 2023 Spring Conference of the Korean Auto Safety Association (KASA) (May 2023 - First Author)
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Thermal Analysis of the high C-rate Battery Module in an Urban Air Mobility – KSAE 2022 Autumn Conference (Korean Society of Automotive Engineers) (Nov 2022 - Co-author)
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Development of robot system for production line automation – Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (KSAM) (Apr 2017)
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Development of Ground Plan a Measuring Instrument for Quality Assurance – Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (KSAM) (Apr 2017)
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Development of bolt quantity detector for productivity improvement of assembly line – Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (KSAM) (Apr 2017)
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Patents
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Electronic Device for Providing Emergency Situation Detection and Automatic Response Control and Operating Method Thereof – KR Application No. 10-2026-0192178; U.S. Patent Pending (Oct 2026)
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Electronic Device for Providing Uninterrupted Energy Transition and Emergency Landing and Operating Method Thereof – KR Application No. 10-2026-0192179; U.S. Patent Pending (Oct 2026)
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Electronic Device for Providing Automatic Flight Control in Event of Thruster Failure and Operating Method Thereof – KR Application No. 10-2026-0192177 (Oct 2026)
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Battery Module for Electric Propulsion Aircraft and Battery Pack Including the Same – U.S. Patent Application Filed (Oct 2025); KR Application No. 10-2025-0152733
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Device and Method for Detecting Anomalies Using Multivariate Sensor Data by Flight Phase of a Drone – KR Application No. 10-2025-0160057 (Oct 2025)
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Vibration-Absorbing Mounting Structure for Flight Control Computer – KR Application No. 10-2025-0164972 (Nov 2025)
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Apparatus and Method for Active Output Control Responding to Abnormal State of a Flying Object Power System – KR Application No. 10-2025-0164973 (Nov 2025)
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Method and Apparatus for Controlling Flight Vehicle Landing Based on Multi-Sensor Reliability – KR Application No. 10-2025-0164974 (Nov 2025)
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Flight Control Computer Housing With Integrated Heat Dissipation and Electromagnetic Shielding Functions – KR Application No. 10-2025-0175886 (Nov 2025)
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Flight Control Computer Having Redundant CAN Communication Structure and Operating Method Thereof – KR Application No. 10-2025-0177688 (Nov 2025)
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Method and Apparatus for Automatic Power Source Switchover With Multiple Inputs and Flight Control Computer Including the Same – KR Application No. 10-2025-0177689 (Nov 2025)
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Battery Module for Electric Propulsion Aircraft and Battery Pack Including the Same – KR Application No. 10-2025-0152733 (Oct 2025)
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Frame (Urban Air Mobility Aircraft) – U.S. Design Patent No. D1,081,822 S (Granted Jul 2025; Application No. 29/860,942)
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High-Power Battery Package for eVTOL and Its Management Method – KR Application No. 10-2024-0200697 (Dec 2024)
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Air-Cooled High-Density Battery Pack – KR Patent Application Filed (Nov 2024; application number to be verified)
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Battery Management Method for Urban Air Mobility Aircraft – KR Application Filed with Temporary Specification (Dec 2023; application number to be verified)
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Movable Charger – KR Application No. 10-2023-0163497 (Nov 2023)
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Fire Protection Pad and Battery Cell Array Using the Same – KR Granted Patent No. 10-2952500 (Granted Apr 2026; Application No. 10-2023-0054985)
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Damper for Reducing Vibration in Two-Wheeled Vehicles – KR Granted Patent No. 10-2512287 (Granted Mar 2023; Application No. 10-2021-0063107)
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National R&D Projects
- Principal Investigator – High Power/Density Battery Packaging Tech (250 Wh/kg), MOTIE (Apr 2020 – Dec 2023)
- Principal Investigator – High Efficiency, Low Emission Electric Power Module, MOTIE (Apr 2020 – Dec 2023)
- Principal Investigator – IoT-based Intelligent Battery System, MSS (Nov 2021 – Dec 2023)
- K-UAM Safety Operation Core Technologies – MOLIT (May 2024 – Present)
- Intelligent Avionics SW Platform for UAM Abnormal Response – MOTIE (May 2024 – Present)
Demonstrations
- AirTaxi World Congress 2024 Flight Demonstration – Oxford, United Kingdom (2024).
- UAM Demonstration Flight for the Government of Kazakhstan – Incheon, South Korea (2024).
- DRIFTx Abu Dhabi 2024 Flight Demonstration – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2024).
- 2022 Government-Led UAM Demonstration and Flight Validation Program – Gimpo, South Korea (2022).
Awards
- 🏆 Best Award – Aerospace Technology-Based Start-Up Academy - Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) (Oct 2022)
- 🥇 Gold Medal – CNC Milling, 2015 Korea National Skills Competition - Korea Skills Promotion Committee (KSPC) (Apr 2015)
- 🌟 MVP – Gangwon-Do Local Skills Competition (Apr 2015)
Professional Activities
- CNC Milling Judge – Korea National Skills Competition (Aug 2026)</li>
- CNC Milling Judge – Korea National Skills Competition (Oct 2023)</li>
- CNC Milling Skill Player Coaching -192hr – Korea Aviation High School (Dec 2023 – Feb 2024)</li>
- Guidance in CAM & Measurement – Tae-baek Machinery High school (Nov 2017)</li> </ul> </section>
News Articles
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📰 THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY – "THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY: V-Space Unveils First Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Aircraft Prototype"
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📰 urbanairmobilitynews – "Korea’s V-space “reports first flight of its autonomous educational eVTOL V Speeder B"
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📰 Evtol.news – "In Evtol.news"
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📰 AI Times – "Vspace to Introduce eVTOL Aircraft 'VS-300' at CES 2025: "Offering Versatility for Passenger and Cargo Transport in Urban Areas"
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📰 Aju Business Daily – "Korea’s first manned eVTOL flight marks major step toward UAM commercialization"
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📰 The korea industry daily – "Korea’s first manned eVTOL flight marks major step toward UAM commercialization"
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📰 Daily Korea – "Korea’s first manned eVTOL flight marks major step toward UAM commercialization"
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📰 ET NEWS – "Korea’s first manned eVTOL flight marks major step toward UAM commercialization"
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Documentary Feature
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- CNC Milling Judge – Korea National Skills Competition (Oct 2023)</li>