Zian Jang

Combinatorial Optimization & Reinforcement Learning

I am an Integrated M.S./Ph.D. student in the Department of Artificial Intelligence at Korea University. My research lies at the intersection of combinatorial optimization and reinforcement learning, where I develop learning-based methods to tackle complex, large-scale decision-making problems.

I am particularly interested in neural combinatorial optimization — using deep generative and reinforcement learning models to produce high-quality, feasible solutions to NP-hard problems. I am always open to discussion and collaboration; feel free to reach out by email.

Publications

Selected publications and preprints.

Curriculum Vitae

Last updated: June 2026

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Education

2022.03 – Present

Integrated M.S./Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence

Korea University

Department of Artificial Intelligence.

2018.03 – 2022.02

B.S. in Information Security and Cryptography

Kookmin University

Department of Information Security and Cryptography.

Research Experience

2025.11 – Present

Optimizing Container Ship Stowage Plans via Reinforcement Learning

Project with Sinokor Merchant Marine

Development of a method for optimizing container ship stowage plans using reinforcement learning techniques.

2025.03 – Present

AI-based Input Signal Quality Improvement for Fatigue Monitoring

Project with KHNP, in collaboration with UNIST

Development of an AI-based input signal quality improvement methodology to improve the accuracy of evaluation of a nuclear power plant fatigue monitoring system.

Teaching

2024 Fall

Teaching Assistant — Discrete Mathematics

Korea University
2024 Spring

Teaching Assistant — Discrete Mathematics

Korea University
2023 Fall

Teaching Assistant — Discrete Mathematics

Korea University
2023 Spring

Teaching Assistant — Discrete Mathematics

Korea University
2022 Spring

Teaching Assistant — Linear Algebra

Korea University

Skills

Technical
PythonPyTorch LaTeXGit
Languages
Korean (Native)English (Intermediate)Japanese (Beginner–Intermediate)