APE (ASEAN Plus Expert)
Introduction to APE
ASEAN Plus
Expert (APE) is a specialized community within the GSF (Global Smart Future)
platform that brings together experts from various fields to foster
collaboration and innovation across ASEAN countries and beyond. The APE
community is dedicated to addressing climate change, promoting sustainable
development, and advancing technological innovation through knowledge sharing
and cooperative efforts.
Expert Community
The APE
community comprises professionals and specialists from a diverse range of
sectors, including:
·
Information Technology (IT)
o Members: IT professionals, software
developers, data analysts
o Focus: Implementing advanced IT solutions
to enhance data management, climate modeling, and smart technologies for
sustainable development.
·
Agriculture
o Members: Agronomists, researchers,
agricultural engineers
o Focus: Developing sustainable
agricultural practices, improving food security, and promoting eco-friendly
farming techniques.
·
Environment
o Members: Environmental scientists,
ecologists, conservationists
o Focus: Addressing environmental
challenges, promoting conservation efforts, and developing strategies for climate
change adaptation.
·
Tourism
o Members: Tourism professionals,
sustainability consultants, cultural heritage experts
o Focus: Promoting sustainable tourism
practices, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing eco-tourism
opportunities.
·
Science and Technology
o Members: Researchers, engineers, scientists
o Focus: Advancing scientific research,
developing innovative technologies, and applying scientific knowledge to solve
real-world problems.
·
Trade
o Members: Trade experts, economists,
business development professionals
o Focus: Facilitating international trade,
supporting business matching, and promoting economic cooperation between ASEAN
countries and global partners.
APE Activities and Research Materials
The APE
community is actively involved in a range of activities and produces various
research materials to support its mission:
·
Collaborative Projects
o Description: APE members engage in joint
projects that address specific challenges related to climate change,
sustainable development, and technological innovation.
o Examples: Developing smart farming
solutions, creating climate-resilient infrastructure, and enhancing data-driven
environmental monitoring systems.
·
Workshops and Seminars
o Description: Regularly organized events where
experts share their knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and explore new ideas.
o Examples: Workshops on renewable energy
technologies, seminars on sustainable tourism, and conferences on climate
change adaptation strategies.
·
Research Publications
o Description: APE members contribute to the body
of knowledge through research papers, articles, and case studies.
o Examples: Publications on innovative
agricultural practices, reports on environmental conservation efforts, and
studies on the impact of technology on sustainable development.
·
Knowledge Sharing Platforms
o Description: Online platforms and forums where
members can exchange information, collaborate on projects, and access a wealth
of resources.
o Examples: Virtual discussion groups, webinars,
and digital libraries containing research materials and best practices.
·
Policy Advocacy
o Description: APE members work together to
influence policy decisions and advocate for sustainable development practices
at local, national, and international levels.
o Examples: Policy briefs on climate change
mitigation, recommendations for sustainable agriculture policies, and advocacy
for green technology incentives.
·
Educational Programs
o Description: Initiatives aimed at educating the
next generation of leaders and professionals about sustainable development and
climate change adaptation.
o Examples: Training programs for young
professionals, educational outreach activities, and partnerships with academic
institutions.
APE Member List
·
Dr. Hye-Kyung Lee
o Specialization: Environmental Science,
Biochemistry
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of TerraHeim
§ Professor at Dongseo University
§ Researcher in the USA and Germany
o Achievements: Leadership in innovative
environmental projects and over 30 years of significant contributions to
environmental conservation and green technology.
·
Dr. Seon-Ha Lee
o Specialization: Chemistry, Environment,
Industry-University Cooperation
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of Maxan Environmental
Technology Institute
§ Professor at Kyungwoon University
§ Head of Environmental Business
Division at Punguk Construction Co., Ltd.
o Achievements: Recognized for contributions to
environmental conservation, startup incubation, and industry-university
cooperation.
·
Dr. Young-Je Park
o Specialization: Eco-Friendly Aquaculture, Mudflat
Research, Marine Pollution Restoration
o Key Activities:
§ Developed aquaculture technology at
Sea Green Industry Research Institute
§ Researcher at National Institute of
Fisheries Science
o Achievements: Presidential Award and Green
Stripe Merit Medal recipient for marine research.
·
Dr. Ho-Kyung Jeon
o Specialization: Marine Observation and Technology,
Environmental and Disaster Monitoring Systems
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of Shinyang Technology
§ Developed marine research and
disaster monitoring systems
o Achievements: Led international cooperation
projects and developed marine observation technologies.
·
Expert Dong-Seok Han
o Specialization: Electronic Component Production,
Agri-Food Distribution and Trade
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of ELADE
§ Established electronic component
production plant in Vietnam
o Achievements: Successfully managed agri-food
distribution and trade business in Vietnam.
·
Expert Joong-Hyun Cho
o Specialization: Overseas Tourism Investment
Development, International Exchange and Education Programs
o Key Activities:
§ Advisor to Chalet Korea
§ Organized Korea-Vietnam Food Culture
Festival
o Achievements: Led various international tourism
development projects.
·
Expert Glocal Kim
o Specialization: Korea-Vietnam Economic, Cultural,
and Sports Cooperation
o Key Activities:
§ Organized Korea-Vietnam Food Culture
Festival
§ Supported Korean export companies
o Achievements: Successful cultural exchange and
economic cooperation projects.
·
Dr. Yong-Gil Cho
o Specialization: Integrated Aquaculture Design,
High-Density Indoor Shrimp Farming
o Key Activities:
§ Co-founder of Aqua Development Ltd.
§ Provided aquaculture consulting
o Achievements: Developed innovative aquaculture
technologies.
·
Dr. Zeen-Chul Kim
o Specialization: Education and Smart Technology
Consulting, Solar Energy Systems
o Key Activities:
§ Professor at Ton Duc Thang
University
§ Developed smart drones and solar
energy systems
o Achievements: Significant contributions to smart
technology and energy systems.
·
Dr. Bong-Se Oh
o Specialization: Aquaculture Technology
Development, Education and Training
o Key Activities:
§ Aquaculture technology advisor at DK
OCEAN
§ Participated in aquaculture
department at Can Tho University
o Achievements: Developed aquaculture technologies
and led international cooperation projects.
·
Dr. Duk-Yun Hwang
o Specialization: Business Development and Project
Management, Management Consulting
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of ITUS Co. Ltd.
§ Representative of Korea-Vietnam Bank
Forum
o Achievements: Successful IT and management
consulting projects.
·
Expert Im-Gon Kim
o Specialization: Agriculture and Environmental
Education
o Key Activities:
§ South Plant Environment Research
Institute
§ Agricultural Master Instructor at
Chungnam Agricultural Meister College
o Achievements: Successful eco-friendly
agriculture and education projects.
·
Expert Jin-Yong Lee
o Specialization: Overseas Corporation Management,
Trade
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of KOTEC Vietnam
§ General Manager of TAW Mexico
o Achievements: Successful global trade and
management projects.
·
Expert Nam Lee
o Specialization: Water Treatment and Pump
Technology
o Key Activities:
§ Developed water treatment systems
and pump products
o Achievements: Successful water treatment and
pump technology projects.
·
Expert Dae-Il Ju
o Specialization: Bio and Energy
o Key Activities:
§ Developed solar projects in Sri
Lanka and Vietnam
§ Promoted K-Food
o Achievements: Successful bio and energy
projects.
·
Expert Chang-Soo Kim
o Specialization: Construction Quality Control and
Risk Management
o Key Activities:
§ Managed quality control and
education programs at Quatest3
§ ISO 9001:2015 education
o Achievements: Successful construction quality
and risk management projects.
·
Expert Cheol-Soon Jang
o Specialization: Marine Information Systems, Ship
Design and Engineering
o Key Activities:
§ Executed marine industry equipment
and ship design projects
o Achievements: Successful marine information and
ship design projects.
·
Expert Kyu-Ju Hwang
o Specialization: SME and Information Technology
Consulting
o Key Activities:
§ Senior Director of Information
Systems at Global Korea Network
§ Senior Expert at NIPA SMEDEC2
o Achievements: Successful SME and ICT systems
consulting projects.
·
Expert Nam-Hoon Kim
o Specialization: Investment and Trade
o Key Activities:
§ Developed solar power plants
§ Traded agricultural products in
Vietnam
o Achievements: Successful investment and trade
projects.
·
Expert Sun-Yong Kim
o Specialization: International Business, M&A
o Key Activities:
§ Advisor at Sunmyung Accounting
Corporation
§ Developed international business at
LG Group and POSCO Construction
o Achievements: Successful international business
and M&A projects.
·
Dr. Hwa Seok Hwang
o Specialization: Economic Geography, International
Development
o Key Activities:
§ Professor at Kyungpook National
University Graduate School
§ Director at Daegu-Gyeongbuk
International Development Cooperation Center
§ Research Professor at Kyungpook
National University Institute of International Research & Development
§ Board Member at World Agri-Vision
o Achievements: Managed KOICA Master’s Degree
Program, led ODA education and management projects.
·
Expert Do-Kyong Kim
o Specialization: Information Technology
o Key Activities:
§ Member of Korea Expert Center at Ton
Duc Thang University
§ Managed KOICA-funded seawater
monitoring project in Vietnam
§ Led smart farm research programs
o Achievements: KOICA Overseas Dispatched Expert,
significant contributions to ICT projects.
·
Dr. Gi-Chul Yi
o Specialization: Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), Agriculture and Environmental Science
o Key Activities:
§ Policy Director at the Korean
Wetland Conservation Association
§ Researcher at Ohio State University
§ Researcher at SWA Group
o Achievements: Successfully executed various GIS
and environmental science projects.
·
Expert Jeong-Sub Cho
o Specialization: Biotechnology (Microorganisms),
Environmental Technology (Water Treatment, Waste Management)
o Key Activities:
§ CEO of EcoBizNet Inc.
§ CEO of EcoBizNet Vietnam Corporation
o Achievements: Developed microorganisms,
eco-friendly lake purification technology, received NET certification.