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대표교수 권영선 (Kwon, Youngsun)

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Economics

  • yokwon@kaist.ac.kr

  • +82-(0)42-350-6312

  • N22, #310

  • Field of Study
    • Artificial Intelligence, Internet Regulation Policy, Spectrum Management Policy, Network Economics and Regulation Policy, Economic Policy Analysis, Urban Economics
    • R, Python, and JAVA Programming for Economists
  • Education
    • Ph.D. in Economics, Syracuse University, (2000)
    • M.P.A., in Public Policy, Seoul National University, (1989)
    • B.A., S in Public Administration, Yonsei University, (1986)
  • Major Career
    • Head, Graduate School of Bio Innovation Management, College of Business, KAIST [2023~Current]
    • Editorial Board Member, Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier [2018~Current]
    • Local Board Member of the Scopus Expert Content Selection & Advisory Committee-Korea [2019~Current]
    • Economic Advisor to the Bank of Korea, Daejeon-Chungnam  Province, Daejeon, Korea [2021~2022]
    • Dean, KAIST Academy, KAIST [2019~2021]
    • Director, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, KAIST [2019~2021]
    • Chair, School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business, KAIST [2015~2019]
    • Head, Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management, College of Business, KAIST [2015~2017]
    • Professor, School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business, KAIST [2009~ present]
    • Director, Spectrum and Future Research Center (SFRC), KAIST [2013~2017]
    • Economic Advisor to the Bank of Korea, Daejeon-Chungnam Province, [2012~2015]
    • Editor in chief, Journal of Korea Association for Information Society [2012~2015]
    • Editorial Board Member, International Telecommunications Policy Review [2009~2011]
    • IT Service Subcommittee Chairperson, Presidential Council on Informatization Strategies [2009~2011]
    • Assistant and Associate Professor, IT Business School, Information and Communications University (ICU), [2001~2009]
    • Senior researcher, Spectrum Engineering and Policy Research Center, Hanyang University (Ansan) [2005~2008]
    • Associate Dean, IT Business School, ICU, Korea[2005~2006]
    • Deputy Director, Ministry of Finance and Economy and Economic Planning Board, Korea [1990~2001]
  • Key Papers
    • Chung, D., Kwon, Y., & Kim, E.Z. (2023). Technology life cycle and commercialization readiness of hydrogen production technology using patent analysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(33). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.12.186.
    • Yang, S., & Kwon, Y. (2022). Effects of mobile networks and Covid-19 on mobile shopping sales in South Korea. Telecommunications Policy, 46(9), 122408.
    • Teklemariam, M.H., & Kwon, Y. (2020). Differentiating mobile broadband policies across diffusion stages: A panel data analysis. Telecommunications Policy, 44(8), 102006.
    • Feijoo C., & Kwon, Y., et al. (2020). Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to increase wellbeing for all: The case for a new technology diplomacy. Telecommunications Policy, 44(6), 101988.
    • Feijoo, C., & Kwon, Y. (2020). AI impacts on economy and society: Latest developments, open issues and new policy measures. Telecommunications Policy, 44(6), 101987. 
    • Feijoo, C., & Kwon, Y. edited a special issue on “Artificial intelligence, economy and society.” Telecommunications Policy, 44(6) in July, 2020.
  • Invited Presentation
    • “Do more AIs imply greater stability of economy and society?” Plenary Session Presentation and Discussion at the 15th ITS Aisa-Pacific Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (October 29, 2019).
    • Invited Speech at the 2019 Global Artificial Intelligence Technology Conference, China Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI), May 25~26, Nanjing, China.
    • “Brief AI history and AI applications for business” Plenary Session Presentation and Discussion at the 2018 ITS Biennial Conference, Seoul, Korea (June 26, 2018).
    • Keynote Speech at the ITU Regional Standardization Forum for Bridging the Standardization Gap, Seoul (October 24, 2017).
    • National, Chengchi University (NCCU). (Dec. 2012). Telecom law and convergence: Korea. Symposium on Telecom and Media in Japan, Korea and Taiwan: Policy and Industry Strategies. Taipei, Taiwan.
    • TEDx-Unisinos. (Oct. 2011). Smart education plan of Korea as a new paradigm of innovation in education. Porto Alegre, Brazil
  • Honors and Fellowships
    • Link Genesis Best Teacher Award (2022.05), KAIST.
    • Impact Research Award (2021.12), KAIST
    • Best Paper Award, the 2019 Spring Conference of the Korea Society of Strategic Management, Seoul, Korea.
    • 2013 Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Telecommunications Policy and Elsevier
    • Best Paper Award, the 2005 Korea Management Information System (KMIS) International Conference, Jeju island, Korea.
    • KB Best Paper Award, the AsRes/AREUEA 2002 Joint International Conference, Seoul, Korea.