Leadership

Meet the People Leading KIIMR

A directory of the President, Chairman, Board, and executive staff guiding our mission.

Portrait of Dr. Ji-hoon Park

President

Dr. Ji-hoon Park

A distinguished researcher with over two decades of experience in multidisciplinary science policy, Dr. Park leads KIIMR's mission to bridge academia, industry, and international collaboration.

Portrait of Prof. Seo-yeon Kim

Chairman of the Board

Prof. Seo-yeon Kim

Prof. Kim oversees KIIMR's governance and long-term strategy, drawing on a career spanning global research leadership and public-private partnerships.

Board & Advisory

Portrait of Dr. Min-jun Lee

Dr. Min-jun Lee

Board of Directors

Research & Academia — Korea. Leads engagement with national universities and research institutes.

Portrait of Dr. Amelia Novak

Dr. Amelia Novak

Board of Directors

Industry & Innovation — International. Advises on technology transfer and applied research partnerships.

Portrait of Prof. Rahul Mehta

Prof. Rahul Mehta

Advisory Board

Policy & Partnerships — International. Shapes cross-border research policy and diplomatic engagement.

Portrait of Dr. Chiara Rossi

Dr. Chiara Rossi

Advisory Board

Entrepreneurship — International. Mentors ventures translating research into scalable impact.

Executive Team & Staff

Portrait of Ha-eun Choi

Ha-eun Choi

Program Director

Leads cohort design and career-development initiatives across all KEAN tracks.

Portrait of Daniel Okafor

Daniel Okafor

Editorial Lead

Oversees publications, peer-review workflows, and editorial support for KIIMR members.

Portrait of Yuna Shin

Yuna Shin

Communications Lead

Directs media, outreach, and digital storytelling for the institute's global audience.

Portrait of Ethan Walker

Ethan Walker

Partnerships Lead

Builds international relations with universities, funders, and industry collaborators.

Departments

Research and Academic Affairs
Cohort and Career Development Programs
Conferences and Workshops
Publications and Editorial Support
Finance and Administration
Communications and Media
Partnerships and International Relations
Recruitment and Membership
Awards and Recognition
Digital Innovation and IT Support