Im is a brain engineer and a pioneer in brain-computer interface research, the first to be trailblazing this genre of study in Korea. With a portfolio boasting over 200 publications in esteemed international journals, his current focus lies in brain engineering and artificial intelligence technologies, particularly for treating and rehabilitating brain diseases.

Having earned his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Seoul National University, he pursued his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the same institution. Im has served as a researcher at Minnesota State University, USA, and has assumed the role of assistant professor at Yonsei University's School of Biomedical Engineering since 2011. Currently, he holds the position of director at the Center for Brain Engineering Research at Hanyang University. In addition to his academic pursuits, Im serves as adjunct professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and the Department of Convergence Electronics. He is also an associate editor for various international journals. Since 2023, he has held the prestigious position of president of the Korean Society of EEG Neurophysiology.​