Vice President for Research Affairs | UNIST ABOUT UNIST We are growing into a world-leading science and technology university that contributes to the lives of humanity. About UNIST University Overview Vision UNIST at a Glance UNIST Identity History Organization & Staff Organization Chart Searching Staff Leadership President Vice Presidents Academic Affairs Leadership Board of Trustees Media Resources UNIST Magazine Advertisements Brochure PR Videos Visitor Information Campus Maps Directions Parking Information Campus Sites Giving Information Disclosure Information Disclosure University Information Disclosure Ethical Management Disclosure UNIST Clean Reporting Center Integrity Portal Regulations Budget & Tuition Disclosure About UNIST Admissions Academics Research/Industry Campus Life News Center About UNIST etc Leadership University Overview Organization & Staff Leadership Media Resources Visitor Information Giving Information Disclosure Vice Presidents President Vice Presidents Academic Affairs Leadership Board of Trustees Vice Presidents Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President for Research Affairs Vice President for Research Affairs Vice President for Research Hyunsil Ahn hyun sil Ahn Education 1985 Seoul National University Economics (Bachelor) 1987 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Management Science (Master's) 1990 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Management Science (Ph.D.) Major career December 2024 - Present Vice President for Research Affairs at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology November 2024 - Present Professor of University-Industry Relations at the Graduate School of Technology Management, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology Institute of Science and Technology June 2024 - Present NH NongHyup Bank Digital Strategy Advisory Committee March 2024 - Present Member of the Strategic Planning and Investment Council, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy 2024.01 - Present Acting Standing Representative of the National Alliance for the Realization of a Just Science and Technology Society December 2023 - Present Member of the Atomic Energy Promotion Committee Affiliation the Prime Minister's Office June 2023 - Present Member of the KOTRA Invest Korea Advisory Committee 2021.01 - Present Chairman of the Technology Management Policy Division at the Korean Academy of Engineering 2000 - 2023 Director of the AI ​​Economy Research Institute at The Korea Economic Daily, Editorial Writer and Senior Specialist 2020 - 2022 Vice President of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies 2018 - 2022 POSCO DX outside director 2018 Advisory Member of the National Assembly Special Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2012 - 2018 Non-executive director of the Korea Information and Communication Industry Promotion Agency 2011 - 2015 Civilian members of the 1st and 2nd National Intellectual Property Committee Affiliation the President 2011 - 2017 Non-executive director of the Korea Institute for Industrial Technology Promotion 2008 - 2009 Non-executive director of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation 2006 - 2012 Member of the Advisory Committee of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1990 - 2000 Head of Strategic Planning Office at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Planning and Evaluation, etc. 1995 - 1996 Advisor to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (in charge of industrial technology) Awards 2022 2021 KAIST Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 2016 Yonsei University Outstanding Teaching Award - Yonsei University Graduate Graduate of Engineering 2011 The 7th Iljin Award, Technology Policy Contribution Category - National Academy of Engineering of Korea 2004 Parts and Materials Technology Award (Prime Minister's Commendation) Society activities 2014 - 2023 Vice President of the Corporate Division of the Korean Society of Management Science 2015 - Present Director of the Korean Association of Comparative Economics 2006 - Present Director of the Industrial Cluster Society 2015 - 2019 Vice President of the Society of Technology Management and Economics 2004 - 2014 Director of the Society of Technology Management and Economics 2010 - 2014 Director of the Intellectual Property Society 2008 - 2009 Vice President of the Korean Society of Management Science 2004 - 2007 Director of the Korean Society of Quality Management 2003 - 2004 Advisory Committee Member of the Korean Society of Engineering and Technology Academics 2005 Founder of the Korea Innovation Society Other activities 2017.05 16th Climate Change Leadership Academy, Climate Change Center 1997.11 Completed the American Business Incubator Association Academics and training program Content Department : Planning Team Last modified: 2026.03.25