About
Who we are
The Innovative Computing and Networking (ICN) group is a joint research initiative co-led by Dr. Zhipeng Cai of Georgia State University and Dr. Daehee Seo of Sangmyung University. The group brings together faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and students from both institutions.
By combining theoretical foundations with practical applications, we design scalable, high-performance, and trustworthy digital systems that address real-world challenges. Through international collaboration, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and a strong emphasis on mentorship, ICN fosters an inclusive environment for innovation and impact.
Research
Research areas
Distributed & Parallel Computing
Scalable algorithms and systems for large-scale, high-performance computation.
Edge & Cloud Systems
Task offloading, scheduling, and resource management across the edge–cloud continuum.
AI-Driven Networking
Learning-based design and optimization of wireless, IoT, and vehicular networks.
Data Privacy & Security
Privacy-preserving computing, federated learning, and secure data sharing.
Trustworthy & Efficient AI
Model copyright protection, knowledge distillation, and lightweight large language models.
Next-Generation Communications
Intelligent and reliable communication infrastructures for 5G/6G and beyond.
Funding
Research projects
- Adaptive Knowledge Distillation for Secure, Efficient, Copyright-Protected Model PublishingThe LSware Inc. (research gift) · Since 2026
- Dual-Purpose Knowledge Distillation: Lightweighting Large Language Models While Safeguarding Copyright ProtectionThe LSware Inc. (research gift) · Since 2025
- Knowledge Distillation GAN Model for Neural Network Model Copyright ProtectionThe LSware Inc. (research gift) · Since 2024
- Lightweight Model Based on Feature Point Extraction and Reinforcement LearningThe LSware Inc. (research gift) · Since 2023
- Global Education Online Module DesignHanyang University ERICA Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, South Korea · 2023–2026
- Global Research Collaboration Project for Intelligent and Reliable Information and Communication TechnologiesHanyang University ERICA Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, South Korea · 2022–2023
- Global Education Online Module DesignHanyang University ERICA Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, South Korea · 2021–2024
- Research on Security Technology and Cultivation of Innovative Talents for Secure UTM Service in 5G and Cloud-based EnvironmentsInstitute for Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP), South Korea — with Kookmin University · 2021–2022
- Global Research CollaborationInstitute for Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP), South Korea · 2021–2022
- Research on ICT Convergence Leading Technologies and Cultivation of Innovative Talents for a Highly Reliable Data Life CycleMinistry of Science and ICT, South Korea (Grant No. 2020-0-01596) · 2020–2021