Biography | 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 President President Vice Presidents Academic Affairs Leadership Board of Trustees President Message Biography Interviews and Columns Recent Activities Speeches Former Presidents Biography Heading for the World’s Top 10 Chong Rae Park Chong Rae Park Education 1977-1981 Seoul National University Textile Engineering (Bachelor) 1981-1983 Seoul National University Textile Engineering (Master's) 1987-1990 University of Leeds, UK, Fiber Physics (PhD) UNIST PRESID ENT Major career July 8, 2024 - Present 5th President of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology 2024 - Present 서울대학교 공과대학 재료공학부 명예교수 Emeritus Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University 2012 - 2024 서울대학교-LG디스플레이 산학협력센터 센터장 Director, SNU–LG Display Industry-Academia Collaboration Center 2014 - 2017 서울대학교기술지주회사 대표이사 CEO, SNU Holdings Co., Ltd. 서울대학교 산학협력단 사업부단장, 지식재산관리본부장 Division Director, Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Head, Intellectual Property Management Office, Seoul National University 2011 - 2013 Associate Dean for College of Engineering, Seoul National University 1997 - 2024 서울대학교 공과대학 재료공학부 교수 Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University 1992 - 1997 Assistant Professor, Associate Professor at Sungkyunkwan University 1990 - 1992 Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Leeds, UK 1984 - 1987 Researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Extracurricular activities 2025 - Present Chairman of the Steering Committee for the 5th Comprehensive Plan for the Discovery and Nurturing of Scientifically Gifted Students 2024 - Present Non-executive director of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Planning and Evaluation 2023 - Present Chairman of the Expert Committee on the Promotion of Research and Development Special Zones, Ministry of Science and ICT 2015 - Present CARBON (ELSEVIER) Honorary Editor 2022 - 2023 Chairman of the Infrastructure Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council 2020 - 2023 Vice President of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies 2015 - 2016 Member of the Machinery and Materials Expert Committee of the National Science and Technology Council 2014 - 2016 President of the Federation of Asian Carbon Societies 2002 - 2015 CARBON (ELSEVIER) Editor Content Department : Office of the President Last modified: 2026.04.07