Research Fellow Hwang Jin-hoi served as a researcher, senior researcher, team leader of Inter-Korean maritime cooperation team, head of Arctic Ocean Research Department and Shipping Policy Research Department, and General Manager of the Maritime Research Division. His major research fields include cruise, shipping and logistics, inter-Korean cooperation, and the Arctic Ocean.
Dr. Hwang's main research interest is the sustainable development of the Korean marine industry. In particular, he is researching ways to develop the shipping, shipbuilding, and cruise industries, which are contributing greatly to regional economic development and job creation.
[Education]
• 2001: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chungnam National University
• 2003: M.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University
• 2019: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
[Career Experience]
• Jan. 2003: Joined Hyundai Heavy Industries
• Jan. 2003 – Jul. 2011: Researcher in Energy, Engines, and Fuel Cells
• Aug. 2011 – Jul. 2012: Researcher at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in Offshore Plant Engineering
• Aug. 2012 – Oct. 2021: Researcher at the Process Design & Safety Laboratory
• Nov. 2021 – Nov. 2023: Research Director, Ship & Offshore CCUS, Energy Research Lab
• Dec. 2023 – Present: Head of Green Energy Research Division Research Center
• Feb. 2024 – Present: NEMO(Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization) Board Member
• Aug. 2024 – Present: Member of the Planning Committee for the IAEA ATLAS (Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea)
[Research Areas]
• Eco-Friendly Ship, Offshore Plant Processes and Safety, LNG & FSRU
• Ammonia Fueled Ship, Fuel cell, and Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage(CCUS)
• Technologies Utilizing Small Modular Reactors(SMR)
[Honors & Awards]
• 2017: Top 10 Mechanical Engineering Technologies of the Year
• 2019: 61st Korea Engineer Award (Minister of Science and ICT Award)
- Marine Engineering University Degree
- Seven Years of Experience as Marine Engineer Onboard
- 11 years in ABS, in 4 different USA ports, Houston corporate, and ABS Korea
- Experienced Marine Classification Senior Surveyor and Auditor with Extensive Experience Working with Government Entities (US Navy Ships) and Commercial Vessels
Suresh is an
electrical engineer with executive diploma in business management from IMD with
36 years of work experience in sales, marketing, product management, strategic
business development working closely with R&D to realize the ideal product
portfolio for the market. Currently works for DEIF A/s a company specialized in
energy controls for land and marine applications. DEIF is a family owned
company established in 1933 has 90+ years of experience providing reliable,
high quality advanced control systems.
Over the
years the company has expanded to provide PLCs and more recently announced the
silicon carbide technology based power converters.
DEIF goal is to provide integrated control and power conversion for the marine industry to help them transition from fossil fuels to new energy sources like fuel cells, electric propulsion, including battery storage.
Kang-Ki Lee
holds an PhD in Maritime Energy Management from World Maritime University in
Malmo Sweden, focusing on maritime energy management and how to mitigate GHG
emissions from shipping. His research interests are GHG emissions, energy
strategy and alternative fuels in maritime transportation.
He added
management skill through executive management courses of MAN Group with WHU and
Oxford University (2007-2010) after Industrial Management from Seoul National
University (2007) Korea.
He worked as
professor for (National) Korea Maritime University 2013-2019 after Executive
Senior Vice President of DSEC (Subsidy of Daewoo Shipbuilding Machinery
Engineering) and President of MAN Diesel Korea & Turbo Far East till 2013
since 1987.