Engineering the Future of Aerial and Robotic Systems – From Full-Stack Design to Flight-Tested Validation
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
mechatronic design — building scalable architectures for both aerial platforms and next-generation robotics.
Experience
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Director of Technology – 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. Applied SolidWorks and MasterCAM for high-speed steel and carbide tool development. Authored patent for vibration-damping tool, reducing scrap rate by 25%. -
Production Manager & CAM Programmer – ROBO CO., LTD (Mar 2017 – Jan 2021)
Managed mass production and CAM operations for automotive components. Enhanced machining throughput by refining tool paths and implementing cycle time optimization. Established QC protocols that decreased material waste and contributed to monthly revenue growth. -
Manufacturing Technician – SEC CO., LTD (Jan 2016 – Feb 2017)
Operated CNC and MCT for semiconductor inspection equipment. Improved MCT workflow to achieve 10% process speedup and introduced a kanban system that cut 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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Integrated System Design and Flight Demonstration for Ensuring Flight Continuity in an X8 Electric Propulsion Aircraft under Single Propeller Failure – Journal of Aerospace System Engineering (Apr 2025)
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A Methodology for Specifying Electric Propulsion Battery Requirements Based on K-UAM Operational Scenarios – Journal of Aerospace System Engineering (Apr 2025)
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Modification and Development of Manned Electric Propulsion Lightweight Airplane – Journal of Aerospace System Engineering (Jun 2023)
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Development of 230 whkg high power, high density battery system for future eco-friendly transportation equipment – Journal of Aerospace System Engineering (May 2023)
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Effects of Internal Resistance Deviation on Thermal – Korean Society for Automobile Safet (May 2023)
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Thermal Analysis of the high C-rate Battery Module in an Urban Air Mobility – The Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (Nov 2022)
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Development of robot system for production line automation – Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (KSAM) (Jun 2017)
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Development of Ground Plan a Measuring Instrument for Quality Assurance – Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (KSAM) (Jun 2017)
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Development of bolt quantity detector for productivity improvement of assembly line – Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (KSAM) (Jun 2017)
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Patents
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Urban Air Mobility Frame – US 15366-000102 (Dec 2024)
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High-Power Battery Package for eVTOL and Its Management Method – KR 10-2024-0200697 (Dec 2024)
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Air-Cooled High-Density Battery Pack – KR 10-2024-017151 (Dec 2024)
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Method for an Aircraft to Manage the Battery in Accordance with the Flight Plan that Includes Take-Off and Landing – KR 10-2024-004711 (Jan 2024)
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Battery Management Method for Urban Air Mobility – KR 10-2024-0047710 (Jan 2024)
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Method for an Aircraft to Manage the Battery in Accordance with the Flight Plan that Includes Take-Off and Landing – KR 10-2024-0004710 (Jan 2024)
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Movable Charger – KR 10-2023-0163497 (Nov 2023)
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Fire Protection Pad and Battery Cell Array using the same – KR 10-2023-0054985 (Apr 2023)
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Damper for Reducing Vibration in Two-Wheeled Vehicles – KR 10-2024-017151 (Dec 2024)
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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 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 (Oct 2023)
- CNC Milling Judge – Local Skills Competition (Apr 2023)
- CNC Milling Skill Player Coaching -192hr – Korea Aviation High School (Dec 2023 – Feb 2024)
- Guidance in CAM & Measurement – Taebaek Machinery High (Nov 2017)
News Articles
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📰 AI Times – "Successful demonstration of domestically developed manned electric drone"
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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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News Video
Documentary Feature
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📺 documentary – around the 18:30
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