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