Dongjoon Lee

Dongjoon is mainly interested in designing efficient and comprehensive science and technology policies and strategies for sustainable growth. Thus his main research interests include national innovation system, bottom-up innovative ecosystem, cluster innovation and SME policies. Prior to joining KAIST, he has also worked in the nuclear energy sector thus his research area is not just confined to innovation policies, he also has a keen interest in nuclear policy as well.

RESEARCH INTEREST: STI4SDGs, National Innovation System, Cluster Innovation, SME Policy, Nuclear Policy

EMAIL: djlee@kaist.ac.kr

Education

PhD Candidate, Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy, KAIST
M.A. Public Policy (Concentration: Science, Technology and Innovation Policy), 政策研究大学院大学 (GRIPS), 2016
B.A. Political Science and International Relations (UIC), Yonsei University, 2013

Work Experience

01.2020 ~ 10.2022: Research Assistant, Korea Policy Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (KPC4IR), KAIST
03.2017 ~ 08.2018: Research Fellow, Nuclear Nonproliferation Education and Research Center (NEREC), KAIST
08.2016 ~ 08.2017: Research Associate, Korea Nuclear International Cooperation Foundation (KONICOF)
07.2013 ~ 12.2013: Administrative Intern, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Academic Activities

The 4th English Economic Essay Contest (The Korea Times), Grand Prize
International English Writing Competition (Yonsei University), Honorable Mention
The 30th Hankuk University of Foreign Studies International Model United Nations, Ambassador
University Student Interpreters’ Association (USIA), English Interpreter and Translator

Awards & Scholarships

2017: KAIST Scholarship
2016: Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
2015: Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) scholarship

Projects

Exploring the role of digital innovation for development effectiveness 09.2022 ~
(국제개발협력을 위한 디지털혁신의 역할)
Global Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Research 03.2022 ~ 10.2022
(글로벌 과학기술혁신 정책연구)
Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology in Advancing Inclusive Growth and Precision Medical Technologies 01.2020 ~ 12.2021
(인공지능 및 블록체인 기술을 통한 포용적 성장과 정밀의료 기술 확산 방안 연구)
Nuclear Safety, Security, Nonproliferation Convergence Talent Nurturing Program 09.2019 ~ 12.2019
(원자력 안전, 안보, 핵비확산 융합인재 양성 프로그램)
Planning and Designing a Big Data AI Supercomputer Center for Manufacturing Sector 09.2019 ~ 12.2019
(제조·빅데이터·AI 슈퍼컴퓨터센터 기획연구)

Hobbies & Interests

Bodybuilding