Inauguration of KIOST’s 11th President, Kang Do Hyung
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- Date : 2023-02-01
The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) announced that senior researcher Kang Do Hyung (director of the KIOST Jeju Research Institute) will be inaugurated as the 11th president of KIOST on February 1, 2023.
* Term: February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2027 (4 years)
Director Kang graduated from the Department of Oceanography at Inha University in 1997 and obtained a master’s and doctoral degree in marine biology from Jeju National University. After joining the Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute (KORDI) (predecessor of KIOST) in 2006, he served in several major positions, notably director of the Jeju Marine Research Center and director of the Jeju Research Institute, among others.
His main fields of research are marine biology and microalgae, and his research results have been transferred to and are being used by related companies. Since 2009, he has served as a professor at the University of Science and Technology (UST) and been actively engaged outside of academia as well, serving as general affairs director of Korea Bio and a member of the Jeju Regional Innovation Council.
Director Kang will serve as president of KIOST for four years from February 1, 2023, in accordance with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology Act. Regarding his new position, he commented, “As KIOST celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, I will do my best to ensure that it leads the development of marine science and technology and becomes an institution beloved by the people by creating economic and social value.”
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