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Prof. Sanghoon Kwak

Why not change the World?

Discovering sustainable business models
and designing sustainable policies.
Connecting technology, finance, and policy
to derive regional and international development models
that integrate public value and profitability.

Key Areas:
Sustainable Business, Policy, Finance
Regional Development, International Development
Waste Resource Circulation, Energy & Environment, International Cooperation, Action Research

Research Areas Contact

SCR
Sustainability Convergence Research Lab

Sustainable Convergence Research

About

Profile

Current Positions

Professor
Assistant Professor, School of Creative Convergence Education, Handong Global University
Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University
University Projects
Director, Glocal University Project, Handong Global University
Deputy Director, Social Value Realization Division, RISE Project, Handong Global University
Activities
Vice Chair, International Committee, Korea Society of Waste Management
Executive Director, Korea Waste-to-Energy Technology Council
Academic Director, Korea Energy, Climate & Environment Council
Member, Economic Subcommittee, Gyeongsangbuk-do Council for Sustainable Development
Student Organization Advisor
Faculty Advisor, Handong ASPIRE (Under UN Academic Impact)
Faculty Advisor, Handong CRAIST 90% (Global Impact Venture Society)

Education

  • Ph.D. Yonsei University, Engineering
    (Climate Change & Energy Convergence Technology)
  • M.A. Korea University, Law
    (Financial Law)
  • MBA Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST)
    MBA (Financial Engineering)
  • B.A. Handong Global University
    Law (Public Law) & Political Science (International & Area Studies)
  • Cert. Seoul National University, College of Business
    Advanced Finance Program (Certificate)
  • Cert. Konkuk University Graduate School of Real Estate
    Real Estate Development & Project Implementation Program (Certificate)

Experience

  • 2016 - 2024 Team Head, Global Investment Services, Hana Securities
  • 2011 - 2016 Shinhan Securities, Eugene Investment Futures, Mirae Asset Securities
  • 2008 - 2011 Republic of Korea Navy Officer
Research

Research Areas

Sustainability Convergence Research Lab

Sustainable Models

Research on developing sustainable business models and designing policies

Sustainable Finance

Research on financial structures and investment strategies connecting public benefits with private returns

Regional & International Development

Research on regional and international development strategies utilizing sustainable models and finance with community acceptance

Waste Resource Circulation

Research on waste-to-energy, circular economy, waste industry operations, and waste management policies

Energy & Environment

Research on commercialization of sustainable energy-environment technologies, energy markets, and green finance

International Cooperation

Planning and executing international cooperation projects across diverse countries and topics

Marine

Sustainable marine tourism and regional development policy analysis, marine technology commercialization strategies, and Arctic route utilization and maritime geopolitics

Action Research

Analyzing community issues and developing practical solutions through Participatory Action Research

Techno-Economic Analysis

Estimating Total Capital Investment (TCI) and Total Production Cost (TPC) via Process Flow Diagram (PFD)-based TEA, and deriving technology commercialization strategies through ROI and Payback Period (PBP) analysis

Projects

Projects

Global Development

Uganda Global Technology Commercialization Project

Developing monetization models for local organizations

Uganda Tech Commercialization Monetization Model
Environment

Malaysia & Indonesia Environmental Innovation Project

Landfill facility improvement, methane capture carbon credit project planning, waste-related global citizenship education

Malaysia Indonesia Carbon Credits
Environment

Azerbaijan Environmental Innovation Project

Planning international development models for cultivating energy-environment professionals

Azerbaijan Energy & Environment International Development
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University

Glocal University Project

Building and operating global alliances
Promoting the East Sea Rim Global City initiative

Glocal Global Alliance East Sea Rim
University

RISE University Project

Promoting social value realization initiatives

RISE Social Value University Innovation
Teaching

Courses

Sustainability & ESG

Developed by Arizona State University (ASU)

Global Institutions & Policy Trends

Transition of Policy, Technology, Cities & Industry

Sustainable Business Models

Sustainable Policy Design

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Global Finance & International Development

Global Financial Markets

Global Financial Structures

Global Finance Projects

Project Practicum

Minerva University (US),
Strategic Learning and Leadership

Global Innovation ProjectGlobal Rotation Program

Media

Press Coverage

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Publications

Publications

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Contact

Contact

Contact Information

Affiliation School of Creative Convergence Education, Handong Global University
Lab Sustainability Convergence Research Lab
Email hdsanghoon@handong.edu
KakaoTalk Open Chat Link
Kakao ID hdsanghoon
Address

Room 305, Hyundong Hall, Handong Global University, 558 Handong-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

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