Seung Kang

Seung Kang is a globally recognized technologist with a proven track record in driving system-centric innovations in semiconductor logic, memory, circuit design, and system architecture.

Currently leading a team at Qualcomm, Seung Kang spearheads the development of cutting-edge sub-7 nm standard cell architectures, circuits, and design methodologies for a range of products including 5G, AI, automotive, and IoT.

Throughout his career, Seung Kang has managed Qualcomm's Corporate R&D team focusing on emerging memories, system memory, storage, and advanced chip integration solutions, catering to flagship mobile systems and various other platforms.

He has successfully led multiple IP/chip designs and tape-outs to top foundries and played a crucial role in the validation of silicon, packages, and boards.

Seung Kang is renowned for his pioneering work in embedded STT-MRAM technology for mobile SOCs, leading Qualcomm's team to deliver industry-first prototypes and fully functional chips in this domain.

With a vast experience in technology IP licensing strategy and business development, Seung Kang has worked with top foundries like TSMC, Samsung, and Globalfoundries across various nodes and emerging technologies.

A prolific inventor, Seung Kang holds approximately 250 US patents and has been a frequent speaker at international conferences and forums, having delivered over 70 invited and keynote speeches.

Distinguished for his contributions to the field, Seung Kang has undertaken roles as a Distinguished Lecturer at IEEE Electron Devices Society, served on various IEEE committees, and organized numerous international conferences.

In addition to his industry roles, Seung Kang has also served as a specially appointed visiting professor at Tohoku University in Japan, showcasing his commitment to academia and knowledge sharing.

Known as a hands-on leader and team player, Seung Kang is result-oriented and continuously strives to maximize ROI in all endeavors.