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Young Joon Lee
yj.lee@chu.ac.kr | |
Website | youngjoon-lee.com |
Address | 38 Halladaehak-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, 63092, S. Korea |
Last Updated | September 14, 2024 |
Education
- Mar 2015 - Feb 2019
Ph.D. in Finance
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- Thesis: Deciphering Monetary Policy with Text Mining: An Automated Polarity Classification Approach
- Mar 2007 - Aug 2010
M.A. in Economics
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- Specialization: Financial Engineering
- Mar 1996 - Feb 2001
B.S. in Industrial Engineering & Computer Science
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Experience
- Jan 2024 - present
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
- Aug 2023 - present
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
- Mar 2022 - present
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
- Feb 2021 - present
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
- Mar 2019 - Sep 2020
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
- Sep 2018 - Aug 2021
Researcher
Yonsei Business Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- Oct 2014 - Jan 2017
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
- Jul 2006 - Sep 2014
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
- Nov 2001 - Oct 2005
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
Organizations
- Jan 2024 - present
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
- Mar 2022 - present
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
- Jan 2022 - present
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
Research Projects
- Apr 2024 - present
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
- Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
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
- May 2023 - Feb 2024
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
- Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
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
- May 2022 - Apr 2023
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
- Jan 2023 - Feb 2023
AI-Based Style Transfer for Digital Art
Cheju Halla University, Jeju, Korea
- Developed an AI platform for style transfer in digital art
- Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
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
- Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
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
- Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
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
- Mar 2019 - Sep 2020
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
- Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
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
- Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
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
- Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
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
Publications
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Peer-reviewed Journal Publication
- Looking back and looking forward: A scientometric analysis of the evolution of corporate sustainability research over 47 years, Soh Young In, Young Joon Lee, and Robert G. Eccles, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2023
- A Study on Responsible Investment Strategies with ESG Rating Change, Young Joon Lee, Yun Sik Kang, and Bohyun Yoon, Asia-Pacific Journal of Business, 2022
- Text Mining for Economic Analysis, Soohyon Kim, Young Joon Lee, Jhinyoung Shin, and Ki Young Park, Journal of Korean Economic Analysis, 2020
- Deciphering Monetary Policy Board Minutes with Text Mining: The Case of South Korea, Young Joon Lee, Soohyon Kim, and Ki Young Park, Korean Economic Review, 2019
- Interpreting the Minutes of the Monetary Policy Board through Topic modeling and Sentiment Analysis, Young Joon Lee and Bohyun Yoon, Journal of the Korean Data Analysis Society, 2019
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Working Papers
- Measuring Monetary Policy Surprises Using Text Mining: The Case of Korea, Young Joon Lee, Soohyon Kim, and Ki Young Park, Bank of Korea WP, 2019
Certifications
- Oct 2014
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
CAIA Association
- Credential ID: 10683
- Knowledge in alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and commodities
- Sep 2006
Chartered Financial Analyst
CFA Institute
- Credential ID: 348641
- Proficiency in financial analysis, portfolio management, and ethics
- Aug 2006
Certified Research Analyst
Korea Financial Investment Association
- Credential ID: 6606001314
- Skills in investment research, including financial analysis, research methodologies, and ethics
- May 2006
Data Architecture Professional
Korea Database Agency
- Credential ID: DAP-06003
- Knowledge in data architecture, including data modeling, database design, and data governance