Senior Researcher Seo Hee-seon Awarded ADD Person of the Year View original image

[The Asia Business Daily, Military Affairs Correspondent Yang Nakgyu] Seo Heeseon, a senior researcher at the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and an expert in underwater acoustic detection device 'Sonar' development, has been selected as the recipient of the 'ADD Person of the Year' award.



Senior Researcher Seo joined ADD in 1991 and has consistently developed underwater acoustic sensor technology, successfully developing 10 sonar systems, establishing himself as a sonar expert. Sonar is a device that emits ultrasonic waves and detects underwater obstacles or seabed conditions through the reflected waves, serving as a core weapon system for the navy. Senior Researcher Seo holds 46 intellectual property rights, including 29 patents, and has published 206 academic papers.



The 'ADD Person of the Year' award is the highest honor in the field of national defense research and development, presented by ADD to one outstanding researcher with more than 20 years of service. This year marks the 20th presentation of the award.


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