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    Hyunbo Cho

    CEO
    Alsemy Inc.

    Hyunbo Cho, Ph.D. (ABD), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alsemy, leads the company’s mission to transform semiconductor research and development through AI-driven device modeling and process simulation. Since founding Alsemy in August 2019, Hyunbo has guided the company in pioneering software solutions that accelerate innovation in semiconductor technology by combining machine learning with physics-based modeling. Under his leadership, Alsemy has become recognized as a forward-thinking company at the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductor design.

    Prior to founding Alsemy, Hyunbo spent nearly eight years at SK Hynix as a Senior Engineer, where he specialized in compact modeling for both memory and logic devices. His contributions included the development of customized models for DRAM, NAND, ESD, SER, and emerging memory technologies. In addition, he was responsible for building modeling software, quality assurance systems, and parameter extraction tools that improved accuracy and efficiency in semiconductor device design. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry and inspired him to explore AI-driven approaches that could address those bottlenecks.

    Hyunbo’s academic background further strengthened his expertise at the convergence of theory and application. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University, followed by a Master of Science and doctoral studies (ABD) in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His academic research, combined with extensive industry practice, laid the foundation for Alsemy’s unique approach to semiconductor device and process modeling.

    Today, Hyunbo continues to lead Alsemy with a vision of bridging advanced modeling technologies with practical semiconductor applications. His work embodies a commitment to innovation, precision, and collaboration, reflecting both his academic rigor and his industry insight. Through Alsemy, he is advancing the use of artificial intelligence to redefine the future of semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing.

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