Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)
KSEA was established in 1971 as a non-profit professional organization and has grown to over 6000 registered members with 70 chapters/branches, 13 technical groups, and 30 affiliated professional societies across the United States.
VISION
KSEA’s vision is to become a premier professional organization that fosters international cooperation between the U.S. and Korea, cares for its members, and serves the community.
MISSION
Our mission is to foster scientific, technical, and entrepreneurial cooperation between the U.S. and Korea; provide opportunities for member’s career development; and promote community development through science, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Small/Medium Enterprise Committee (SMEC)
SMEC is a standing committee of KSEA to reach out to small/medium/venture enterprises to develop synergistic partnerships. Its membership consists of the following KSEA members:
Myung Jong Lee (Chair), The City University of New York
H. Thomas Hahn, UCLA
Tae Heum Jeong, KSV Global Innovations,
Deok-Ho Kim, Johns Hopkins University
Kevin Kim, Brave Turtles, Inc.
Yong Nak Lee, Heat Transfer R&D Inc.
Jun-Seok Oh, Western Michigan University
Nak Ho Sung, Tufts University
Kyeong Ho Yang, Vidyo/Vilacesti Inc
Il Min (Ex-Officio), John Jopkins University
Young-Kee Kim (Ex-Officio), University of Chicago
For broader reach-out, the Committee consults the following advisers:
John Seungyoon Lee, Managing Director, Korea Startups Center Seattle
Kiwoo Lee. Former President, Korea Institute of Energy Research
Committee Meetings
Monthly on third Thursday at 8:00 pm ET
