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Ph.D. in Finance

Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

• Thesis: Deciphering Monetary Policy with Text Mining: An Automated Polarity Classification Approach

M.A. in Economics

Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

• Specialization: Financial Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering & Computer Science

Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Associate Professor

Artificial Intelligence, Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Deliver AI curriculum covering NLP, MLOps, Robotics, and Operating Systems
• Guide and mentor student research projects in AI applications

Chief Innovation Officer

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Oversee university AI and emerging technology research initiatives
• Lead AI research connecting theoretical frameworks with industry applications
• Set up a knowledge exchange platform for AI research

Head of Research

Natural Language Research Center, Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Lead development of AI-driven NLP models for financial applications
• Oversee creation of AI-powered virtual physician for healthcare delivery
• Develop AI technologies in robotic art and visual media, combining AI with creative expression

Assistant Professor

Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Deliver AI engineering curriculum covering NLP, MLOps, Robotics, and Operating Systems
• Guide and mentor student research projects in AI applications

Visiting Scholar

Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

• Led a project using ML and NLP for ESG data analysis and investment strategies
• Applied advanced technological methods to financial analysis to understand ESG factors in investment
• Contributed to sustainable finance and technology research related to climate-resilient economy

Researcher

Yonsei Business Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Senior Quantitative Analyst

Gian Research, Seoul, Korea

• Developed risk models and portfolio tools for equity and bond investments
• Consulted on pension fund management systems and asset management processes
• Created fixed-income risk model and quantitative equity rating system

Head of Quantitative Strategy

Hyundai Securities, Seoul, Korea

• Researched asset allocation strategies for MOLIT Housing Fund
• Presented investment strategies at industry forums
• Designed and implemented quantitative factor investing strategies
• Consulted and tested low-volatility strategies in ETF construction
• Developed earnings valuation models and pair trading systems

Head of Research and Development

FnGuide Inc., Seoul, Korea

• Led R&D initiatives across business and product lines
• Implemented database systems and financial research solutions
• Consulted on custom index management and equity management systems

Deputy Director, Cheju Halla RISE Center

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Lead the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) Center to advance AI-based education, research, and industry collaboration
• Oversee multi-institutional RISE projects with partners such as Saltlux, RovoRoad, and AWS
• Coordinate AI curriculum innovation and regional workforce development for Jeju’s strategic industries (AI, aerospace, energy, tourism)

Director

KOICA-TIU-Cheju Halla University AI Training Center, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

• Lead the design and implementation of AI curriculum and training programs integrating Microsoft Azure certification pathways
• Collaborate with TIU leadership and KOICA to establish the AI center through international academic partnership
• Oversee technology infrastructure planning (advanced computing labs, LMS) to support AI learning and innovation

Lead Investigator

Jeju RIS Office for High-Intelligent Service

• Lead efforts to integrate AI curriculum in Jeju educational institutions
• Develop AI deployment strategies suitable for Jeju's cultural and economic context

Head of Research

Natural Language Research Center, Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Lead development of AI-driven NLP models for financial applications
• Oversee creation of AI-powered virtual physician for healthcare delivery
• Develop AI technologies in robotic art and visual media, combining AI with creative expression

Committee Member

Aju Research Institute of Corporate Management, Seoul, Korea

• Assess and report on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance of target investment companies, providing evaluations for sustainable and responsible investing
• Contribute to creating a management environment supporting sustainable business growth by integrating financial and non-financial aspects in corporate assessments

Mentor to award-winning student teams (IN-JEJU Challenge 2025)

IN-JEJU Challenge 2025, Jeju, South Korea

• Guided student teams to Best Prize and Excellence Award in Physical AI and AIoT competition
• Mentored teams developing multi-agent simulation for robot learning and AIoT agent systems
• Achieved top honors with innovative solutions addressing real-world IoT and robotics challenges

Opening Ceremony, KOICA-TIU-Cheju Halla AI Training Center

Tashkent International University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

• Officially opened landmark AI education center in partnership with KOICA and TIU
• Established comprehensive ecosystem for AI education and innovation in Central Asia
• Launched 4 industry-aligned programs with Microsoft Azure certification pathways

Organizer, STAI 2025 (Sustainable Transition with AI Hackathon)

STAI 2025, Jeju Island, South Korea

• Co-organized intensive AI hackathon focused on climate action and sustainability
• Led 27 participants in developing 5 groundbreaking solutions for environmental challenges
• Collaborated with AWS, Saltlux, and Asan Nanum Foundation for comprehensive program

Keynote Speaker, International Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference (AI in Education & Drug Discovery)

2025 International Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Delivered keynote on AI agents transforming education and drug discovery
• Presented Cheju Halla University's AI Professor System and Bio-AI agent for pharmaceutical research
• Addressed 35th anniversary celebration of Monos Group pharmaceutical advancement

Presenter, Saltlux AI Conference 2025 (AI Agents Transforming Education)

Saltlux AI Conference 2025, GS Tower, Seoul, South Korea

• Presented AI Professor System at conference themed 'AI Agents Eating the World'
• Shared insights on global university AI adoption and personalized learning journeys
• Demonstrated hybrid model combining Saltlux's LUXIA LLM with education-specific innovations

Delegation meetings at USC and Cal Poly (RISE aerospace & CubeSat collaboration)

USC Space Engineering Research Center (Los Angeles) & Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo), CA

• Developed partnerships for aerospace and CubeSat technology collaboration
• Explored opportunities for student exchange and joint research projects

Attendee, CES 2025 (AI & education technology insights for RISE project)

CES 2025, Las Vegas, NV

• Gathered insights on latest AI and education technology trends
• Applied learnings to RISE project development and implementation

Delegation visit to Stanford d.school (design thinking & innovation in education)

Stanford University (d.school), Stanford, CA

• Explored design thinking methodologies for educational innovation
• Established connections for future collaboration in educational technology

Partnership development meeting with Saltlux America (AI education program collaboration)

Silicon Valley, CA

• Established collaboration framework for AI education programs
• Developed strategic partnership for technology transfer and curriculum development

Collaboration visits with PULSE9 and HKDI (AI creative content & education)

Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) & PULSE9, Hong Kong

• Explored AI applications in creative content and design education
• Developed partnerships for cross-cultural AI education initiatives

Delegation visit to Dassault Systèmes Headquarters (innovation & education collaboration)

Dassault Systèmes Worldwide Headquarters, Vélizy-Villacoublay, France

• Presented RISE project and explored collaboration opportunities in education and smart cities
• Discussed aerospace innovations and workforce development with Dassault leadership
• Experienced 3DEXPERIENCE Playground and virtual twin technology applications

Moderator – 'Youth Asks AI about the Future' session (AI innovation & youth leadership)

4th Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Forum, Jeju, South Korea

• Facilitated discussion on AI's role in shaping the future for young leaders
• Promoted youth engagement with AI innovation and leadership development

Mentor to award-winning student teams (AI tourism & NLP projects)

Jeju Smart Tourism Big Data Hackathon & CLASS-UP 2024-2 Competition, Jeju, South Korea

• Guided student teams in developing AI-powered tourism solutions
• Mentored students in NLP project development and implementation

Organizer, STAI Workshop at IJCAI 2024 (Sustainable Transition with AI)

IJCAI 2024, Jeju Island, South Korea

• Co-organized international workshop on AI for sustainability with Christopher Manning, Soh Young In, and Gaku Morio
• Facilitated discussions on AI applications for sustainable development and ESG initiatives
• Hosted keynote speakers including Markus Leippold and Peter J. Morgan

Instructor, STAI NLP Workshop for Social Scientists

The Seaes Hotel, Jeju Island, South Korea

• Led hands-on NLP workshop for social science researchers
• Taught practical NLP techniques for analyzing textual data in social science research
• Collaborated with Gaku Morio (Hitachi America/Stanford) and Jae Yoon Lee (Saltlux AI Labs)

Presenter, Spring Future Culture Technology Forum (Multimodal AI)

2023 Spring Future Culture Technology Forum, Halla Convention Center, Jeju, South Korea

• Presented 'Infinite Possibilities: AI's Journey Towards Understanding Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'
• Explored large language models, attention mechanisms, and AI hallucinations
• Discussed ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI development

Presenter, Jeju Forum 2022 (ESG and Sustainable Finance)

Jeju Forum, South Korea

• Presented 'Rethinking ESG: A Strategic Approach for Real Impact'
• Addressed ESG framework challenges and proposed solutions for sustainable finance
• Discussed blockchain technology applications for environmental transparency

Agentic AI-Based Intelligent Education Platform

Cheju Halla University, Yonsei University, KAIST, and Saltlux

• Joint development of AI Professor System integrating Saltlux LUXIA LLM and Cheju Halla’s education platform
• Built intelligent education agents for personalized learning and research reasoning
• Advanced semantic knowledge graph and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline for AI education
• Strengthened regional AI innovation ecosystem through RISE program collaboration

Intelligent Road Maintenance and Smart Infrastructure

Cheju Halla University, Seoul National University, KAIST, and RovoRoad

• Developed AI-powered road surface inspection and autonomous repair systems for Jeju smart infrastructure
• Integrated edge AI with drone-based imaging and reinforcement learning for real-time damage detection
• Collaborated with Seoul National University, KAIST, RovoRoad, and local government under the RISE initiative for technology demonstration and deployment
• Created AI-PMS (Predictive Maintenance System) for sustainable infrastructure management and workforce training in Jeju

TIU AI Education Center Development

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea & Tashkent International University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

• Lead establishment of an advanced AI education center in Uzbekistan as a joint project between Cheju Halla University and TIU
• Develop 16-week AI curriculum integrating Microsoft Azure certification pathways
• Formulate student selection and support strategies targeting 20 IT-focused students and incorporating English language support
• Plan technology infrastructure including high-performance computing labs, comprehensive LMS, and AI tools (e.g., MS Copilot)
• Coordinate project timeline to launch first student cohort by next academic year, positioning Uzbekistan as a regional AI education hub

Traffic Optimization Platform for Jeju Traffic Safety

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Lead project to enhance Jeju's transportation infrastructure using data-driven urban planning and AI applications in traffic management
• Analyze traffic patterns and signal timing at key intersections in Jeju
• Develop real-time traffic network data update systems
• Create and validate traffic flow simulation models
• Evaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven signal optimization strategies

Multi-Object Detection and Robotic Drawing with Multiple Camera Sensors

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Developed methods integrating multi-object detection technologies with AI and robotic drawing in digital art

The Bank of Korea Knowledge Partnership Program with Cambodia

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Analyzed Bank of Korea's communication strategies
• Proposed communication strategies for Cambodia's NBC
• Used machine learning-based text mining for policy analysis

Dissecting Corporate Reputation Risk in News Media: An Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis Approach

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Used aspect-based sentiment analysis techniques to analyze corporate and CEO reputations in news media

Analyzing the Value and Bias in ESG Information: An Innovative Approach Using NLP

Aju Research Institute of Corporate Management, Seoul, Korea

• Developed NLP model to evaluate ESG information from various media sources
• Assessed the relationship between ESG information and stock price movements
• Identified biases in media coverage of ESG aspects

AI-Based Style Transfer for Digital Art

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Developed an AI platform for style transfer in digital art

An AI-Based Text-to-Image Generation System for Enhancing Artistic Expression

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Created an AI system for Korean text-to-image transformation in digital art

Development of a Pathology Database for an Internet Hospital Platform

Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea

• Led extraction and processing of pathology data for NLP applications
• Developed pathBERT, NER, and RE models for medical data analysis
• Created Knowledge Graph and QA model

ML-based ESG Ratings Model

Aju Research Institute of Corporate Management, Seoul, Korea

• Developed machine learning model for ESG ratings
• Used NLP and big data analytics for ESG performance evaluation

Translating Data into Insights

Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

• Explored technologies for ESG data analysis
• Applied machine learning and NLP techniques for insights from ESG data

eKoNLPy: Korean NLP Python Library for Economic Analysis

Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

• Developed eKoNLPy, a Korean NLP Python library for economic analysis
• Enhanced Mecab tagger from KoNLPy to handle economic terms, financial institutions, and company names
• Added sentiment analysis features for interpreting monetary policy statements

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the BOK Communication using Text Mining

The Bank of Korea, Seoul, Korea

• Evaluated Bank of Korea communication effectiveness using text mining techniques

Information Extraction and Summarization System using Big Data and AI

Sogang University, Seoul, Korea

• Developed system for information extraction and summarization
• Used AI and big data techniques for financial industry applications

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

CAIA Association

• Credential ID: 10683
• Knowledge in alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and commodities

Chartered Financial Analyst

CFA Institute

• Credential ID: 348641
• Proficiency in financial analysis, portfolio management, and ethics

Certified Research Analyst

Korea Financial Investment Association

• Credential ID: 6606001314
• Skills in investment research, including financial analysis, research methodologies, and ethics

Data Architecture Professional

Korea Database Agency

• Credential ID: DAP-06003
• Knowledge in data architecture, including data modeling, database design, and data governance