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Byoung-Il Bae

Byoung-il is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He specializes in brain development, leveraging insights from human genetic disorders and advanced model systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2006) and a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Seoul National University (1998). Dr. Bae’s academic journey includes a decade at Harvard Medical School as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Instructor in Pediatrics, followed by a role as an Associate Research Scientist in Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine. Since 2019, he has been leading neuroscience research at UConn Health.

His expertise spans molecular and cell biology, with research focusing on the genetic and cellular mechanisms underlying cerebral development. His work has contributed to understanding cortical patterning, p53-mediated dysfunction in Huntington’s disease, and the evolution of cortical size. Dr. Bae has authored key publications, including studies on alternative splicing, GAPDH-mediated cytotoxicity, and genetic factors shaping the human brain.

Dayoung Jeong

Dayoung is an associate professor of law at Chungnam National University. She previously served as an assistant professor at Yeungnam University and has held visiting scholar positions at leading institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley, and Paris-Panthéon-Assas University.

Before entering academia, she built a solid foundation in public service, working as a deputy director at both the Defense Acquisition Program Administration and the Korea Ministry of Government Legislation. She passed the South Korean bar exam in 2008 and completed her judicial training at the Judicial Research and Training Institute.

Dayoung holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from Seoul National University. Drawing on her diverse background in academia, government, and legal practice, she offers a multidimensional perspective that bridges legal theory with practical policy insights in the context of the Korean legal system.

Gregory Hyung Jin Park

Gregory is a Senior Director at Korea Quantum Computing in Busan and the Founder/CTO of Quantum MicroMaterials Inc. His entrepreneurial career includes founding multiple technology ventures, serving as Founder, COO & CTO of Probus Medical Technologies since 2019, and as Founder & CEO of PYCh Science Inc. from 2014 to 2019.

His professional background includes scientific research and industry experience, having worked as a Scientist at the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) and as a Senior Engineer at Samsung Display, which branched out from the LCD Division of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in 2012.

Gregory earned his education at the University of California, Berkeley. His multifaceted career spans quantum computing, materials science, medical technologies, and display engineering, demonstrating his versatility and innovation across multiple high-tech domains. His expertise brings valuable insights to the intersection of quantum technologies and commercial applications, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge technological developments in Korea and globally.

Gunsu Yun

Gunsu is a Professor of the Department of Physcis of POSTECH. He is a distinguished researcher specializing in plasma physics and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). He earned his Ph.D. (2008) and M.S. (2004) in plasma physics from the California Institute of Technology and a B.S. (1998) from POSTECH. His research focuses on high-pressure plasma source technologies, strongly coupled plasma systems under extreme conditions, plasma-surface interactions, and MHD phenomena.

His major research contributions include developing 2D microwave imaging diagnostics, discovering dynamic equilibria and phase transitions of MHD modes in fusion plasma, identifying a universal colliation mechanism for current-carrying flux tubes, and extending the gas breakdown law to high-frequency, high-pressure conditions.

Hongseok Kim

Hongseok is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering @ Sogang University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University, South Korea, and his Ph.D. degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, USA. He was a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Princeton University, and a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories Alcatel-Lucent, Murray Hill, USA. His current research interests include AI and machine learning, optimization and resource management in networks, specifically focused on energy ICT, power systems, smart grid communications, wireless networks and economics. Dr. Hongseok Kim is one of the two recipients of the Korea Government Oversea Scholarship during 2005-2008. He received the Haedong Young Professor Award in 2016. He has been an IEEE Senior Member since 2016.

Hyun Nam

Hyun is a Partner at SEUM Law specializing in intellectual property, bankruptcy, criminal, and family law. He previously served as a Judge at various courts in South Korea, including the Jeonju District Court, Jeju Branch of Gwangju High Court, Western Branch of the Busan District Court, and Seoul Central District Court, where he handled various case types including criminal, bankruptcy, family, and civil appeals. He also worked as a Research Judge at the Supreme Court of Korea on the IP team.

His extensive legal career spans nearly two decades, including serving as Secretary General for the Korea Patent Law Society. During his judicial career, he gained broad expertise across multiple practice areas. He was also a Visiting Scholar at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Hyun received his B.S. in Chemical Technology from Seoul National University (1998) and earned his Attorney-at-Law License from the Judicial Research and Training Institute, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea (2005). He is licensed to practice law in South Korea and the U.S. state of Illinois. He currently serves as a Director of the Korea Patent Law Society, combining his technical background with legal expertise in his practice.

Natalie Huh

Natalie is a Trial Attorney at Quinn Emanuel in Silicon Valley, specializing in intellectual property litigation. Her legal career includes experience as an Associate at White & Case LLP and an externship with Judge Edward M. Chen at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Before transitioning to law, she worked in finance as a Trader at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hong Kong and ANZ in Seoul, followed by a role as Product Manager at PIMCO.

Her educational background spans both technical and legal fields, with a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Natalie holds multiple professional certifications, including Patent Attorney and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). She has authored publications on patent law and U.S. financial markets, including analyses of Congressional actions affecting patent holders and investment strategies for Silicon Valley companies. Her unique combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and legal knowledge provides a multidisciplinary perspective on intellectual property and technology law issues.

Sang Min Nam

Sang Min is a board-certified ophthalmologist and physician-scientist specializing in cornea and external eye diseases, cataract surgery, and biomedical informatics. He serves as Co-director of Daechi Yonsei Eye Clinic in Seoul and as a Research Professor at CHA University School of Medicine.

With a multidisciplinary academic background from Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, CHA University, and the University of California, San Francisco, he operates at the intersection of clinical medicine and advanced data science. He has contributed to the creation of AI-based tools for diagnosing disease using multimodal data, including combinations of medical imaging and clinical tests. His work spans conditions such as chronic kidney disease—using retinal images and urine dipstick data—and dry eye disease, analyzed through national health and nutrition survey datasets.

His broader research interests lie in data-driven healthcare, where he leverages computational tools such as ML and network analysis to reveal hidden patterns and relationships across large-scale population datasets. His efforts aim to enhance early detection, enable personalized care, and promote preventive strategies in both systemic and ophthalmic health. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, holds patents in AI-assisted diagnostics, and serves in leadership roles within professional societies. He is committed to shaping a future in which algorithmic insight augments medical practice for smarter, more accessible, and human-centered care.

Seonhee Lim

Seonhee is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Seoul National University. Her research focuses on homogeneous dynamics and number theory, geometric group theory, and the dynamics of group actions on trees and metric spaces of non-positive curvature. She specializes in group actions on homogeneous spaces with applications to number theory, lattices of Lie groups, entropy rigidity, and thermodynamics formalism.

She is an active organizer of mathematical conferences and seminars, including the “Dynamics & Number Theory” seminar and various workshops on dynamical systems and number theory. Her international recognition is evidenced by numerous invited talks at prestigious institutions worldwide, including lectures at IISER-Pune in India, KIAS in Korea, universities in England, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Australia, and the United States.

Soojin Kim

Soojin is a Senior Scientist at Genentech with over a decade of specialized experience in iPSC-based neurodegenerative disease research. Her expertise centers on organelle pathobiology using iPSC-derived neurons and glial cells, combined with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and advanced imaging techniques. Her previous academic appointments include Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at UC San Diego and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Her research contributions include significant publications on organelle membrane contact sites in neurological diseases, mitochondrial dynamics and network regulation, and iPSC-based disease modeling. As a Silver medalist in the International Biology Olympiad, she demonstrated early scientific promise that has continued throughout her career.

Soojin earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Northwestern University, where she also completed a specialized management program for scientists at the Kellogg School of Management. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a combined minor in Brain-Mind-Behavior from Seoul National University after graduating from Seoul Science High School. Her interdisciplinary background bridges neuroscience, cell biology, and translational research for drug discovery applications.

Sunghee Yun

Sunghee is Co-founder & CTO @ Erudio Bio, Inc., CA, USA, Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) @ WeStory.ai, CA, USA, Advisor & Evangelist @ CryptoLab, Inc., KFAS-Salzburg Global Leadership Initiative Fellow @ Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, Austria, an Adjunct Professor of the Department of Electronic Engineering @ Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea, an Advisory Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) @ Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST), South Korea, Global Advisory Board Member @ Innovative Future Brain-Inspired Intelligence System Semiconductor of Sogang University, and Network Expert Consultant @ Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. He holds M.S. & Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University.

Before founding the new AI biotech company, he co-founded Gauss Labs, Inc., an industrial AI company, built and ran the US Headquarters of Gauss Labs, spearheaded research & development of the core technology & products as CTO, Global Head of Research, Chief Applied Scientist & Senior Fellow. Before Gauss Labs, he drove various AI technology and product developments and productionizations in the field of e-Commerce @ Amazon.com, Inc. where one of his projects created a 200 USD revenue increase via the Amazon Mobile Shopping App.

Before Amazon, he worked for Software Research Center, Strategic Sales & Marketing Team, Design Technology (DT) Team & Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Team of Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. where he developed diverse AI and optimization tools for semiconductor chip designers, manufacturing engineers & test engineers where many engineers still use the circuit optimization tools and generic AI optimization platform, dubbed iOpt, every day.

Yoonhak Baek

Yoonhak is a conductor and professor @ Yeungnam University, Korea. He used to serve as the Artistic Director @ Concert Opera Philadelphia and Associate Conductor & Chorus Master @ Opera Delaware, while also being the Music Director @ Gloria Youth Orchestra in New Jersey. He has conducted major orchestras including Seoul Philharmonic, Opera Delaware Orchestra, and Sofia Festival Orchestra, specializing in both traditional and contemporary repertoire. He has received recommendations from notable figures including Grammy Award winner Dr. Jennifer Higdon and composer Unsuk Chin. His educational background includes an Artistic Diploma in Orchestral Conducting from Curtis Institute of Music, M.M. in Opera Coaching from Temple University, and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University, having transitioned from engineering to music after his undergraduate studies.