Hi, 👋
I’m Geonwoo Kim (김건우).
ABOUT
I’m Geonwoo Kim, a mechanical engineering student passionate about robotics and creating technologies that help people in their everyday lives. I enjoy exploring how machines can sense, move, and interact safely with the world. What motivates me most is building systems that are both useful and accessible.
I’ve been fortunate to work on a variety of projects—from robot navigation to sensing and perception—which helped me discover how much I enjoy solving real-world problems. These experiences taught me to approach challenges with curiosity, persistence, and a desire to understand how things work at a deeper level. They also shaped my long-term goal of contributing to human-centered robotics.
Outside of engineering, I value community and service. I’ve volunteered with organizations that support immigrants and underserved groups, and these experiences continually remind me why I want my work to have a positive impact. I hope to keep growing as a researcher and as a person, and to build technologies that meaningfully improve people’s lives.
GET IN TOUCH!
ggannuuu@gmail.com
geonwoo3@illinois.edu
Education & Experience
2018 – 2025
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mechanical Engineering
Research
Advanced Controls Research Lab
Collision Avoidance / Optimization / Drone
DAS Lab
Computer Vision / Deep Learning / NeRF
Bretl Lab
Robotics / System Integration / Sensors
Advanced Materials Lab
3D Printing / Lattice Structure
Energy Transportation Research Lab
Microphysics
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