2024 Fall TEMEP Graduate Career Seminar
The 2024 TEMEP Graduate Career Seminar was held on January 13 (Monday) and January 17 (Friday), over the course of two days. This seminar was organized to foster interaction between TEMEP graduates and current students. It provided a valuable opportunity to share experiences from the field and research insights through discussions with alumni active in various sectors, while offering advice to students on their career concerns.
> January 13 (Monday) - Session 1
The first lecture was delivered by alumnus Professor Shim Dong-nyeok (Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Konkuk University). He shared his unique experience of having different advisors for his master’s and doctoral programs, and discussed the diverse opportunities he had at TEMEP. He particularly highlighted the keys to his success in joining national research institutions and policy research centers, as well as his decision to pursue a teaching career. With deep empathy for students' career concerns, he provided practical advice based on his multifaceted experiences.
> January 13 (Monday) - Session 2
The second lecture was given by alumnus Dr. Lee Hwarang, who earned his PhD under Professor Koo Yoon-mo’s guidance and is now affiliated with the Korea Institute of Energy Research. He introduced the institute and presented policy trends related to carbon-neutral energy technologies. He briefly shared a case study from his doctoral research, where he developed an integrated energy system model and analyzed its effects when applied to the steel industry. Dr. Lee also explained how this research led to his position at the Korea Institute of Energy Research and detailed his current work in the Policy Research Office, including budget reviews for national R&D projects and analyses of alignment between business and technology roadmaps.
> January 17 (Friday) - Session 1
The first lecture of the second day was led by alumnus Kang Dong-woo (Samsung SDI, Product Planning Team), who introduced his unique career focused on battery research. He shared insights from his academic journey and described his current responsibilities, which include analyzing market trends, client products, and strategies. Additionally, he provided practical tips for job preparation after completing a master’s degree, emphasizing the importance of carefully considering roles that suit one’s aptitude. Drawing on his own interview experiences, where he highlighted his TEMEP background, he addressed the challenges master’s graduates face and proposed solutions to overcome them.
> January 17 (Friday) - Session 2
The final lecture was given by alumnus Kim Jin-hwan (CRO, Konny by Erin), who discussed his experience leading large-scale projects at Samsung and emphasized the significance of digital transformation and automation technologies. He underscored the importance of securing a competitive edge and optimizing efficiency, along with cultivating the ability to clearly define strategic directions based on an understanding of the business value of technology. He encouraged students to maintain a spirit of innovation and seek opportunities in high-growth and innovative environments.
> January 13 (Monday) - Session 1
The first lecture was delivered by alumnus Professor Shim Dong-nyeok (Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Konkuk University). He shared his unique experience of having different advisors for his master’s and doctoral programs, and discussed the diverse opportunities he had at TEMEP. He particularly highlighted the keys to his success in joining national research institutions and policy research centers, as well as his decision to pursue a teaching career. With deep empathy for students' career concerns, he provided practical advice based on his multifaceted experiences.
> January 13 (Monday) - Session 2
The second lecture was given by alumnus Dr. Lee Hwarang, who earned his PhD under Professor Koo Yoon-mo’s guidance and is now affiliated with the Korea Institute of Energy Research. He introduced the institute and presented policy trends related to carbon-neutral energy technologies. He briefly shared a case study from his doctoral research, where he developed an integrated energy system model and analyzed its effects when applied to the steel industry. Dr. Lee also explained how this research led to his position at the Korea Institute of Energy Research and detailed his current work in the Policy Research Office, including budget reviews for national R&D projects and analyses of alignment between business and technology roadmaps.
> January 17 (Friday) - Session 1
The first lecture of the second day was led by alumnus Kang Dong-woo (Samsung SDI, Product Planning Team), who introduced his unique career focused on battery research. He shared insights from his academic journey and described his current responsibilities, which include analyzing market trends, client products, and strategies. Additionally, he provided practical tips for job preparation after completing a master’s degree, emphasizing the importance of carefully considering roles that suit one’s aptitude. Drawing on his own interview experiences, where he highlighted his TEMEP background, he addressed the challenges master’s graduates face and proposed solutions to overcome them.
> January 17 (Friday) - Session 2
The final lecture was given by alumnus Kim Jin-hwan (CRO, Konny by Erin), who discussed his experience leading large-scale projects at Samsung and emphasized the significance of digital transformation and automation technologies. He underscored the importance of securing a competitive edge and optimizing efficiency, along with cultivating the ability to clearly define strategic directions based on an understanding of the business value of technology. He encouraged students to maintain a spirit of innovation and seek opportunities in high-growth and innovative environments.
