Four students from Professor Insu Yun’s research group in the School of Electrical Engineering have been named to Microsoft’s Security Response Center (MSRC) ‘2026 Most Valuable Researcher (MVR)’ list.
The MSRC MVR program is a prestigious initiative that recognizes the top 100 security researchers worldwide who have made outstanding contributions to reporting and disclosing vulnerabilities in Microsoft products over the past year (July 2025 – June 2026).
The featured members from Professor Yun’s lab are:
- Seung Chan Kim (Soc Undergraduate Student) – Ranked 13th
- Haein Lee (Ph.D. Student) – Ranked 25th
- Gyeongmin Kim (Master’s Student) – Ranked 61st
- Minwoo Jeong (Master’s Student) – Ranked 64th
This recognition further solidifies the lab’s world-class standing in software security and vulnerability research. Last year, the team won first place in the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) in the US and has recently secured a spot in the finals for DEF CON CTF 2026, often dubbed the “Olympics of Cyber Security.”
“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the students for their incredible dedication and outstanding achievements,” said Professor Insu Yun. “We will continue to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and lead global technology advancements.”
MSRC 2026 Leaderboard: https://msrc.microsoft.com/leaderboard
