The 6^th International Conference on Graphene and Novel Nanomaterials
(GNN 2024)

Abstract: This presentation will delve into the current status of the Korea Nanotechnology Initiative, highlighting its key achievements, and future directions. The initiative's impact on various industries and its contribution to the field of nanotechnology will be discussed. By examining the initiative's objectives, strategies, and success stories, this presentation aims to provide valuable insights into Korea's advancements in nanotechnology and their implications for the global research and development landscape. For instance, The NANO KOREA, one of the world's top three events in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, has been held annually since 2003 for the purpose of exchanging the latest research results and promoting industrialization. The world’s largest semiconductor supply chain, the K-Semiconductor Belt, will be built in Korea by 2030. A brief plan of the K-Semiconductor Belt will be introduced.

Biography: Prof. Haiwon Lee received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Houston. Dr. Lee has published more 220 technical papers in the area of chemistry and materials. His research has focused on functional materials for nanostructured devices, nanolithography, biosensors and microfluidic system. Dr. Lee was a Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas-Austin (1986-1988). His experience in Korea includes: Principal researcher at Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) (1988-1993); Professor of Chemistry Dept. at Hanyang University (1993-2019); Research Advisor of Frontier Research System at the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) in Japan (2000-2004); Visiting Professor at Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Germany (1997); Co-chairman of AsiaNANO conference (2002-2012); Visiting Professor at Pennsylvania State University in USA (2002-2003); President of Industry-University Cooperation Foundation and Dean of Colleage of Natural Sciences at Hanyang University (2006-2010); Adjunct Professor of Chemistry Department at the University of Texas-Dallas (2008-2010); Distinguished Professor of Hanyang University (2008~2029): President of Korea Nanotechnology Research Society (2014-2016); Editor-in-Chief of Nano Convergence (2016-2018); Specially Appointed Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology (2019-2021); Special Advisor at Alliance of Internatioal Science Organizations (2020-2022). Currently he is Emeritus Professor of Hanyang University since 2019, Distinguished Professsor of Jeonju University since 2023, President of Asian Research Network Korea since 2012 and Member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea since 2011, Policy Advisor for Jeonbuk State since 2023, Vice President of Jeonju University since 2024. Dr. Lee is the recipient of Doyak Medal from the Order of Science and Technology Merit of Korean Government in 2016.