Hyunmin Cheong

Principal Research Scientist

Americas

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Hyunmin Cheong

Principal Research Scientist

Americas

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Hyunmin Cheong is a Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk Research. His research focus is on the application of various computational and artificial intelligence techniques in engineering design. His work has been published at a number of diverse conferences/journals in the areas of design computing and automation, design theories and methods, design optimization, constraint programming, evolutionary computation, applied ontologies, and more. Hyunmin received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Areas

Computational Science

Simulation, Optimization, Systems

Publications (36)

Publication

2019

Towards an Ontology for Generative Design of Mechanical Assemblies

In software-based generative design, a user specifies goals expressed…

Read more Towards an Ontology for Generative Design of Mechanical Assemblies

Publication

2021

Optimal Design of Continuum Robots with Reachability Constraints

While multi-joint continuum robots are highly dexterous and flexible,…

Read more Optimal Design of Continuum Robots with Reachability Constraints

Publication

2020

Multi-speed Gearbox Synthesis Using Global Search and Non-convex Optimization

We consider the synthesis problem of a multi-speed gearbox, a…

Read more Multi-speed Gearbox Synthesis Using Global Search and Non-convex Optimization

Publication

2020

A low order, torsion deformable spatial beam element based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation and Bishop frame.

Heretofore, the Serret–Frenet frame has been the ubiquitous choice…

Read more A low order, torsion deformable spatial beam element based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation and Bishop frame.

Publication

2019

Physics-based simulation ontology: an ontology to support modelling and reuse of data for physics-based simulation

The current work presents an ontology developed for physics-based…

Read more Physics-based simulation ontology: an ontology to support modelling and reuse of data for physics-based simulation

Publication

2019

Design optimization of dynamic flexible multibody systems using the discrete adjoint variable method

The design space of dynamic multibody systems (MBSs), particularly…

Read more Design optimization of dynamic flexible multibody systems using the discrete adjoint variable method

Publication

2018

Translating JSON Schema logics into OWL axioms for unified data validation on a digital manufacturing platform

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a prevalent data format used in…

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Publication

2016

Automated Extraction of System Structure Knowledge from Text

This paper presents a method to automatically extract structure…

Read more Automated Extraction of System Structure Knowledge from Text

Publication

2016

Four-Bar Linkage Synthesis Using Non-Convex Optimization

We show how four-bar linkages can be designed using non-convex…

Read more Four-Bar Linkage Synthesis Using Non-Convex Optimization

Publication

2015

Automatic Extraction of Function Knowledge from Text

This paper presents a method to automatically extract function…

Read more Automatic Extraction of Function Knowledge from Text

Publication

2015

A Novel Application of Gamification for Collecting High-Level Design Information

This paper presents a novel application of gamification for collecting…

Read more A Novel Application of Gamification for Collecting High-Level Design Information

Publication

2014

A Natural Language Approach to Biomimetic Design

Identifying relevant analogies from biology is a significant challenge…

Read more A Natural Language Approach to Biomimetic Design

Publication

2014

Effects of Abstraction on Selecting Relevant Biological Phenomena for Biomimetic Design

The natural-language approach to identifying biological analogies…

Read more Effects of Abstraction on Selecting Relevant Biological Phenomena for Biomimetic Design

Publication

2014

Natural Language Problem Definition for Computer-Aided Mechanical Design

This paper presents our research approach and challenges in designing…

Read more Natural Language Problem Definition for Computer-Aided Mechanical Design

Publication

2010

Supporting Creative Concept Generation by Engineering Students with Biomimetic Design

Biomimetic design uses ideas from biology as inspiration for design,…

Read more Supporting Creative Concept Generation by Engineering Students with Biomimetic Design

Publication

2012

Confirmation and Cognitive Bias in Design Cognition

The desire to better understand design cognition has led to the…

Read more Confirmation and Cognitive Bias in Design Cognition

Publication

2019

Configuration Design of Mechanical Assemblies using an Estimation of Distribution Algorithm and Constraint Programming

A configuration design problem in mechanical engineering involves…

Read more Configuration Design of Mechanical Assemblies using an Estimation of Distribution Algorithm and Constraint Programming

Publication

2018

Unified Access to Heterogeneous Data Sources Using an Ontology

The rise of cloud computing started a transition for software…

Read more Unified Access to Heterogeneous Data Sources Using an Ontology

Publication

2014

Retrieving Causally Related Functions from Natural-language Text for Biomimetic Design

Identifying biological analogies is a significant challenge in…

Read more Retrieving Causally Related Functions from Natural-language Text for Biomimetic Design

Publication

2019

A First-Order Logic Formalization of the Industrial Ontologies Foundry Signature Using Basic Formal Ontology

Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) is a top-level ontology used in hundreds…

Read more A First-Order Logic Formalization of the Industrial Ontologies Foundry Signature Using Basic Formal Ontology

Publication

2017

DreamSketch: Early Stage 3D Design Explorations with Sketching and Generative Design

We present DreamSketch, a novel 3D design interface that combines the…

Read more DreamSketch: Early Stage 3D Design Explorations with Sketching and Generative Design

Publication

2016

Automated transformation of design text ROM diagram into SysML models

This paper proposes an approach to generating System Modeling Language…

Read more Automated transformation of design text ROM diagram into SysML models

Publication

2014

Use of Controlled Natural Language to Input Problem Definition for Computer-Aided Design

We intend to develop a computer-aided design (CAD) system that takes…

Read more Use of Controlled Natural Language to Input Problem Definition for Computer-Aided Design

Publication

2014

Design problem solving with biological analogies: A verbal protocol study

Biomimetic design applies biological analogies to solve design…

Read more Design problem solving with biological analogies: A verbal protocol study

Publication

2013

Reducing Cognitive Bias in Biomimetic Design by Abstracting Nouns

Biological analogies can increase creativity in design by providing…

Read more Reducing Cognitive Bias in Biomimetic Design by Abstracting Nouns

Publication

2013

Using Templates and Mapping Strategies to Support Analogical Transfer in Biomimetic Design

While biological phenomena can serve as meaningful analogies to…

Read more Using Templates and Mapping Strategies to Support Analogical Transfer in Biomimetic Design

Publication

2012

Automatic Extraction of Causally Related Functions from Natural-Language Text for Biomimetic Design

Identifying relevant analogies from biology is a significant challenge…

Read more Automatic Extraction of Causally Related Functions from Natural-Language Text for Biomimetic Design

Publication

2012

Understanding Analogical Reasoning in Biomimetic Design: An Inductive Approach

This paper reports insights gained from observing groups of novice…

Read more Understanding Analogical Reasoning in Biomimetic Design: An Inductive Approach

Publication

2012

Exploring the Collective Categorization of Biological Information for Biomimetic Design

Categorizing biological information can be subjective and ambiguous,…

Read more Exploring the Collective Categorization of Biological Information for Biomimetic Design

Publication

2011

Biologically Inspired Design

This paper reviews research on biologically inspired design, and has…

Projects

Project

2017

Project Dreamcatcher: Generative Design Solutions in CAD

What if a CAD system could generate thousands of design options that…

Read more Project Dreamcatcher: Generative Design Solutions in CAD

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