Posco Research Institute Research Fellow Lee Joo-wan Listed in World's Top 2 Biographical Dictionaries for 14 Consecutive Years

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Research Fellow Lee Joo-wan has been listed in the Marquis Who's Who in the World, a globally prestigious biographical directory, the POSCO Research Institute announced on the 28th.

Started in 1899, the Marquis Who's Who directory is renowned for its over 100 years of history, accuracy of information, and rigorous selection criteria. Along with the International Biographical Centre (IBC) in Cambridge, UK, and the American Biographical Institute (ABI), it is considered one of the world's top three biographical directories. Published in the United States, it annually selects the top 3% of outstanding individuals from 215 countries worldwide who have made remarkable achievements in politics, economy, society, arts, medicine, science, and other fields, and issues a directory each year.

Research Fellow Lee Joo-wan accurately predicted the semiconductor downturn that weighed heavily on the Korean economy a year in advance, earning a reputation as the country's top IT expert. He exerts global influence by providing consultations and interviews not only domestically but also to overseas media such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Yomiuri, Kyoto News Agency, and Finanz und Wirtschaft.

Additionally, when Japan banned exports of key semiconductor and display materials in July last year, experts from various sectors including the government, National Assembly, Federation of Korean Industries, academic societies, CEOs of small and medium enterprises, and media invited Research Fellow Lee Joo-wan to deliver lectures, seminars, and discussions to seek solutions, drawing attention in the trade-related field as well.

Research Fellow Lee Joo-wan's association with biographical directories is both long-standing and profound.

Since first being listed in Marquis Who's Who in 2007, he has been included almost every year, totaling 15 times. He also received the 'Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award,' given to individuals with outstanding achievements in one field for over 20 years, consecutively in 2018 and 2019. Furthermore, he holds the rare distinction of being listed simultaneously in both 'Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering' and 'Marquis Who's Who in the World' as a scientist and economic expert.

Meanwhile, among the three major biographical directories, he has been listed eight times since 2008 in the International Biographical Centre (IBC) in Cambridge, UK, including as one of the world's top 100 experts and top 100 engineers. In 2012, he was also invited to a royal event commemorating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

Research Fellow Lee earned his Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from Seoul National University and conducted research on core DRAM processes at SK Hynix Semiconductor for eight years before moving to the Ministry of Science and Technology, where he oversaw the attraction of overseas R&D centers for three years. Since 2008, he has worked at Hana Financial Management Research Institute, contributing in fields such as IT, intellectual property rights, international climate agreements, and smart finance.

Following POSCO Chairman Choi Jung-woo's management philosophy of breaking the bloodline-based system and appointing talented professionals, Research Fellow Lee recently joined the POSCO Research Institute. Having diverse experience as an engineer, scientist, government official, and IT analyst, he is expected to engage in various research activities at POSRI, including new mobility, IT materials, management strategy, and future trends.

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