Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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chairman of Inje University

Welcome,
and thank you for visiting the Inje University website.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Inje University website.
Seeking to fulfill the academic mission of study and research as a university at a high level of excellence , Inje University has grown into a renowned academic institution recognized throughout the nation and its communities through efforts in research, educational infrastructure, and nurturing global talents. At the root of this accomplishment lie the founding spirit of Paik Hospital,“saving the world through humanitarian medical practices ” and that of the university, “saving the world with benevolence and virtue.” These noble ideals are the most valuable assets and principles of the school that have supported it throughout the years.

Inje University will continue to abide by these principles, practicing spirit, and ethical values, while passionately working towards becoming a prestigious private university with honorable traditions and highest accomplishments.
Inje University will continue to grow into a school recognized and trusted by the society, a school that is beloved for its dedication to service and global exchange, a school that nurtures global leadership of talented students, and a school for the Korean people and global citizens.

We would like to ask you to take a keen interest in the development of the university , as well as the unwavering support and encouragement.

Thank you.

Lee Sun-hyeong, Chairman, Inje University Board of Trustees

Office of Chairman

Office Address : 197, Inje-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea 50834

Office Phone : +82-55-320-3000

Profile

Educational History

Educational History
DateDetails
1956Gyeonggi High School
1962Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and College of Medicine
1964Master of Science, Seoul National University Graduate School
1967M.D., Seoul National University Graduate School
1971 - 1972Visiting Scholar at Tulane University

Professional History

Professional History
DateContent
1969 - 1973Lecturer, Seoul National University College of Medicine
1973 - 1975Assistant Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine
1975 - 1980Associate Professor and Professor, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine
1981 - 1986Associate Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine
1986 - 2002Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine
2002 - PresentHonorary Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine
2015 - PresentDirector, Inje Educational Foundation
1985 - 1994Head Professor of Parasitology, Seoul National University College of Medicine
1986 - 1997Director, Seoul National University Institute of Endemic Diseases
1984 - 1988Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Seoul National University
1988 - 1990Chief of Medical Studies and Assistant Dean of School Affairs, Seoul National University
1994 - 1998Dean, Seoul National University College of Medicine
1994 - 1997Director, Medical Education and Training Center

Activity

Activity
DateDetails
1981 - 1983Chairman, Korean Society for Parasitology
1991 - 1994Academic Director, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
1994 - 1997Director, National Health Personnel Licensing Examination Board
1994 - 1998Honorary Chairman, Seoul National University College of Medicine Alumni Association
1995 - 1996Chairman, Association of Deans of Korean Colleges of Medicine
1995 - 1997Chairman, Ministry of Education Committee for Basic Medical studies Evaluation
1998 - 1999Chairman, Korean Society for Parasitology Editing Committee for “Parasitology Magazine”
1997 - 2006Member, Editing Committee for Parasitology International
1997 - 2001Chairman, Korean Association of Basic Medical Scientists
1999 - 2000Acting Chairman, Organizing Committee for Academic Conference of Korean Medical Association
1999 - 2001Chairman, Committee for Evaluating Korean Colleges of Medicine
2001 - 2002General Vice President of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology
2005 - 2009Chairman, Korean Association of Health Promotion
2007 - 2009Director, Korean Academy of Science and Technology
2008Co-President, the 17th International Tropical Medicine and Malaria Convention
2003 - PresentMember, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea
2006 - PresentSenior Member, Korean Academy of Science and Technology
(Current)Director of Seoul National University Alumni Association
(Current)Director of Seoul National University Graduate School Alumni Association

Awards

Awards
DateDetails
1993Minister of Health and Welfare Citation
1994Order of Civil Merit, Dongbaeg Medal
2002Order of Service Merit, Red Stripes
1967Academic Award from Korean Society for Parasitology
1993Minister of Health and Welfare Citation
1978Academic Award from Seoul Medical Association
1978Pfizer Medical Award from Korean Medical Association
2006Korean Academy of Science and Technology Award
2014Award for Special Services in International Cooperation, Shinpung Howol Academic Awards
2002Proud Seoul National University College Medicine Alumnus Award
2009Hamchun Award (from Seoul National University College of Medicine Alumni Association)