Chung Jin-ho, professor emeritus at Seoul National University, has officially begun his duties as the 11th president of The Korean Academy of Science and Technology. Chung is a world-renowned authority in the field of toxicology. He was elected through a vote by the regular members of the Academy last year and took office on March 1. His term lasts for three years until the end of February 2028.
The inauguration ceremony for President Chung is scheduled to be held on the 7th at 4 p.m. at The Korean Academy of Science and Technology headquarters.
As a standing executive, Kim Sung-jin, professor emeritus at Ewha Womans University, has been appointed as the vice president overseeing the Academy's operations. Professor Kim, the new vice president, has been an expert in nanomaterials research since starting at Ewha Womans University in 1990, marking 35 years of research. This is the first time a female member has been appointed as vice president of the Academy since its establishment in 1994.
The 11th operating committee, which will participate in the operation of the Academy and carry out tasks over the next three years alongside President Chung and Vice President Kim, includes Park Beom-soon, head of the policy research institute at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); Hong Seong-wook, head of the policy department at Seoul National University; Cho Yong-hoon, head of the natural sciences department at KAIST; Lee Won-jun, head of the engineering department at Korea University; Han Ho-jae, head of the agricultural and marine sciences department at Seoul National University; Park Young-nyeon, head of the medical sciences department at Yonsei University; Lee Young-guk, head of the international academic department at Yonsei University; Woo Soo-young, head of domestic cooperation at the University of Seoul; Ahn Seong-hoon, head of international cooperation at Seoul National University; and Park Cheol-min, head of next-generation research at Yonsei University.
Vice President Kim said, "I will do my best to facilitate communication and collaboration between the Academy's members and field researchers and legislative and administrative experts from the National Assembly and government based on the experience gained over many years in university research, education, and administration," adding, "In particular, I will strive to fulfill the role expected of the Academy by society and enhance the dignity of science and technology in our country."