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Park Recognized for Research to Enhance Video Streaming Systems

Park Dr. Jounsup Park, assistant professor of electrical engineering, was recognized for outstanding research by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Technical Committee for Multimedia for his continued work to enhance multimedia and 360-degree video technology.

Park, who joined UT Tyler last fall, earned a Best Paper Award at the recent IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia for his paper titled "SEAWARE: Semantic Aware View Prediction System for 360° Video Streaming.”

He is working to enhance 360-degree videos in the area of virtual reality in hopes that the technology will improve multimedia experiences for users.

Current investigations involve analyzing objects moving in those types of videos that could draw the viewer’s attention and lead their behavior. The proposed system, Park said, can deliver high-quality 360-degree video over the internet, even if the internet connection is poor, by predicting future scene that the viewers will watch. The proposed system is tested with various video contents. Videos the team studied ranged from a monster movie involving a chase scene to a surfer moving through ocean waves. Park with students in lab

“The 360-degree videos will be the next major multimedia service,” Park said. “YouTube, NetFlix, Hulu, Disney+ and many other video streaming service providers are preparing 360-degree video services that can provide immersive experiences to the viewers. Understanding viewing behavior is becoming more important to provide high-quality multimedia services.”

Park’s distinguished track record in research and technology development makes him a key asset for the electrical engineering department and a major contributor to help build and grow the college’s research enterprise, according to professor and department chair Dr. Hassan El-Kishky.

“Dr. Park’s academic excellence is evident through his passion and enthusiasm for research and teaching, and his recent Best Paper Award is another testimonial to the quality of his widely recognized research in the area of AR/VR and multimedia networking,” El-Kishky said.

Park relishes conducting research and working at UT Tyler, noting that the students are the main reason.

“Our students are very active, and they ask a lot of good questions in class, including online lectures,” he said. “I really enjoy interacting with them.”

When not working, Park plays tennis and enjoys outdoor activities with his family.

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