Profile

UST, a world-class government funded research institute university that is creating future values with government funded research institutes

Academic Background

  • Sep. 1987 – May 1992Case Western Reserve University Mechanical Engineering Doctorate
  • Mar. 1980 – Feb. 1982Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Mechanical Engineering Master’s
  • Mar. 1976 – Feb. 1980Seoul National University Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s

Career

  • Feb. 2020 – presentUniversity of Science and Technology President
  • Jan. 2015 – presentThe National Academy of Engineering of Korea Full Member
  • Dec. 2011 – Feb. 2019Korea Industrial Technology Association Executive Deputy Chairman
  • Mar. 2009 – Sep. 2010Blue House Secretary of Science and Technology
  • Mar. 2008 – Feb. 2009Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Science and Technology Policy Planning Officer
  • May 1982 – Feb. 1995Ministry of Science and Technology Deputy Director

Honors

  • Dec. 2008Order of Service Merit, Red Stripes
  • Dec. 1983Commendation from the Minister of Science and Technology