Sustainable Finance and
ESG Reporting
MOTIVATION
Our research group, Sustainable Finance and ESG Reporting (SFER), aims to advance the integration of sustainability into financial decision-making. We strive to bridge gaps in knowledge and practice through rigorous research and innovative solutions. We are motivated by the urgent need to address pressing environmental and social challenges and are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
MISSION
Our mission is to promote sustainable finance and ESG reporting as key drivers of a more just and sustainable world. We aim to bridge gaps in knowledge and practice through rigorous research and innovative solutions. We engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society, to advance understanding and practice in this critical field. We are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and seek to contribute to their achievement through our work.
Jiyong Eom
- eomjiyong@kaist.ac.kr
- +82-(0)42-350-6324 || N5, #2120
Associate Professor, School of Business & Technology Management, KAIST
Director, Center for Sustainable Development at KAIST
Head, KAIST Graduate School of Bio Innovation Management
Head, KAIST ESG Executive Program (KEEP)
Research Interest
Energy & Environmental Economics and Management
Integrated Technology Assessments for Policy Analysis
Climate Financial Risk Management
Environmental Operations Management
Education
Ph.D. in Management Science & Engineering, Stanford University [2009]
M.S. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST [2002]
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Yonsei University [2000]
Work Experience
Director, Center for Sustainable Development at KAIST [2020-Present]
Associate Professor, Department of Business and Technology Management, KAIST [2020-Present]
Head, Graduate School of Green Growth, KAIST [2019-Present]
Associate Professor, Department of Management Engineering, KAIST [2016-2020]
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Engineering, KAIST [2013-2016]
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Management of Technology, Sogang University [2013]
Staff Researcher, Joint Global Change Research Institute, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA [20092013]
Research Scientist, Corporate R&D Center, LG Chem. [2002-2004]
Kevin Kim
- kevin.kim7@kaist.ac.kr
- +82-(0)42-350-6322 ∥ N22, #606
Assistant Professor, School of Business & Technology Management, KAIST
Research Interest
ESG reporting
Capital Markets(trading volume, M&A),
Financial reporting(information search/acquisition, information intermediaries)
Education
Ph.D. in Accounting, Texas Tech University, USA (2015)
M.S. in Accounting, Brigham Young University, USA (2011)
B.S. in Accounting, Brigham Young University, USA (2011)
Work Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Business and Technology Management, KAIST [May. 2021 - present]
Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, The University of Memphis(USA) [Aug. 2015 – May.2021]
Students
Research Interest
Energy transition, energy decentralization, demand-side management, climate finance, climate & energy policy & economics, climate justice
Education
M.S. Humboldt University of Berlin, Integrated Natural Resource Management
B.S. Seoul National University, Industrial Engineering
Work Experience
Researcher, Smartgrid Research Division, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
Intern, Governance Support Office, International Renewable Energy Agency(IREA)
Assistant Manager, Planning and Management Team & Wind Power Project Management Team, Doosan Heavy Industries and Constructions
Contact
minseong.jeong@kaist.ac.kr
Research Interest
Financial / Non-Financial disclosure, Corporate Finance, NLP
Education
M.S. UNIST, Management Engineering (Finance)
B.S. UNIST, Business administration, Finance and Accounting(major), Management Engineering(minor)
Email: ahw929@kaist.ac.kr
Research Interest
Information asymmetry, Chinese capital market, Audio Analysis
Education
B.S. UIBE, School of International Economics and Trade
Work Experience
PoC in DIADIAN INTERACTIVE (HONG KONG)
Manager in Neutune
Email: awjk94@kaist.ac.kr
Research Interest
Climate finance, climate-related risk, nature-related risk, ESG disclosure, impact valuation, green bond, green accounting, corporate environmental strategies
Education
B.A. Yonsei University, Business Administration
Work Experience
Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants(KICPA)
Contact
hkstella@kaist.ac.kr
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