The finalists selected for Science and Sustainability Award 2022–23 are recognising alumni who have distinguished themselves through their career and achievements in the world of science and sustainability, and who can demonstrate the impact and scale of their achievements in their profession, and beyond.
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※ The order is in alphabetical order by name.
President, Dongbang Future Tech & Life CO., LTD
Dr. Hunsuk Chung received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Imperial College London, worked as a researcher at Pfizer in the UK, and is currently CEO of DongbangFTL, an API development company in the Republic of Korea. Recently, it was selected as a COVID-19 treatment manufacturer by the Medicines Patent Pool, a United Nations-backed public health organisation to support low- and middle-income countries with life-saving medicines.
He runs various open Innovation programs such as small molecule-based innovative new drug development (as a type of joint venture) and natural active ingredient development (as the founder of GapiBio). In addition to Korea, he is collaborating with leading universities and professors in the UK, such as Imperial College, Durham, and Reading.
In 2022, he was awarded the Presidential Citation of the Republic of Korea for his contribution to the chemical industry.
Assistant Professor, Yonsei University College of Dentistry
Jae-Sung Kwon studied in University of Nottingham where he studied medicine and medical education and obtained full registration with General Medical Council of U.K. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Yonsei University College of Dentistry where he is teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of basic sciences related to dental biomaterials and bioengineering. He has been actively researching dental and medical related biomaterials while also been working as Chair of Dental Device Testing and Evaluation Centre, which is the official testing lab certified by Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea.
Team leader, Regional economic policy division, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Based on MBA experience in the UK, Mr. Wie established various policies for the transition to eco-friendly vehicle throughout Korea and designed industry supporting program such as R&D, Training and finance. He is working at the Korean embassy in the UK to expand economic cooperation between the two countries.