So-young Iris You

So-young Iris You is a principal researcher of Innovative Transport Policy Division at Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI). Her research interests focus on advanced technology applications in public transportation systems engineering, including Super Bus Rapid Transit (S-BRT), On-demand Mobility Systems, and Planning for a User-friendly Transit Center. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. Prior to that, she was a researcher at the Korean Transportation Institute (KOTI).

About KRRI

Hyung-jin Joo

Hyung-jin Joo has been in the electronic vehicle (EV) charging business industry for over 10 years. He started the EV charging business in POSCO ICT Corp., a major ICT company in Korea and then spin-off to ChargEV corp. in 2019. His background is IT engineering and Energy Storage System business. Before joining POSCO ICT Corp., he worked at Alcatel-Lucent Corp.

About ChargEV

Sue Park

Sue Park works at the international cooperation team in ITS Korea. She joined ITS Korea in 2009 as a member of the organizing committee of the 17th Busan ITS World Congress co-hosted by ITS Korea, where she was part of the program committee.

She has been working to promote Korean Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and to strengthen the international networks with overseas countries by hosting ITS events and knowledge-sharing workshops.

She obtained a master's degree in Urban and Transportation Engineering from Kongju National University in 2021.

Stephan Gug-won Youn

Stephan Youn is a smart metering system expert with a background in electrical engineering and software and system development. He has about 20 years’ experience in AMR/AMI/AMM/SPPM system and also worked as ADB AMI Consultant for the preparation of ADB-funded tender and as Customer’s Project Management Unit Consultant for the implementation of the projects.

About NuriFlex

Distributed Energy System using Renewable Energy and Energy Storage System Managemen

This presentation tackles how Hyundai Electric is expanding its ICT-integrated energy solutions business. He discussed the energy storage system (ESS) and how it can signifi cantly help in reducing electricity bill and can serve as a back-up generator in cases of emergencies. ESS does not only reduce the cost of electricity but also increase the reliability of power systems.

Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure

Nature-based solutions are driving a global transformation from traditional grey infrastructure to functional and more cost-effective green and blue solutions that can better cope and adapt when faced with climate and disaster risks. This interactive session brought together experts and practitioners to discuss case studies and opportunities to scale up nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure.