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Energy Advisor

HA, Jaejoo

HA, Jaejoo

활동

  • Korea's First Export of Research Reactor (JRTR) to Jordan (2009)
  • Representative of the Korean Consortium Ranked 1st in Korea's Top 10 Scientific and Technological Achievements (2009)
  • Acquisition of SMART Design License (2012) and Promotion of Export to Saudi Arabia (2013-)
  • World's First Integrated Small Reactor
  • Winning Overseas Research Reactor Upgrade Project
  • OYSTER at Delft University, Netherlands Upgrades Malaysian Research Reactor I&C
  • Preparatory Committee Member for Highly Enriched Uranium Reduction at the Nuclear Security Summit (2012)
  • Joint Declaration on U-Mo Nuclear Fuel Cooperation among Four Nations (USA, Korea, France, Belgium)
  • Export of the Computerized Safety Assessment System (FTREX) to the US EPRI (2006)
  • Currently in use at most nuclear power plants in 6 major countries as of 2013
  • Completion of the Thermal-Hydraulic Demonstration Facility ATLAS (2008)
  • Prime Minister's Award for Science and Technology Creativity (2008), Selected as one of the Top 100 National R&D Achievements (2010)
  • Development of VIP (Computerized System for Counter-Terrorism) and provision to the IAEA
  • Selected as one of the Top 50 Outstanding Achievements by the National Science Foundation
  • Acquisition of the 3rd Nuclear Safety Mark, “Computerized Safety Assessment System (KIRAP/CONPAS)” (2003)
  • Completion of major facilities for the HANARO Research Reactor
  • Completion of the Cold Neutron Experiment Facility (CNRF) (2010, Presidential Award for Science and Technology Creativity)
  • Completion of the Nuclear Fuel Demonstration Facility (FTL) (2009)
  • Promotion of OECD/NEA SERENA (Severe Accident Demonstration Experiment) International Joint Research
  • Securing Korea's First Budget-Funded International Joint Research in the Nuclear Sector (2007)
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nuclear power
Energy Advisor

HA, Jaejoo

Commissioner Ha Jae-joo is a leading expert in the nuclear field, holding a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from Seoul National University and Master's and Doctoral degrees from Ohio State University. He has contributed to the development of domestic and international nuclear policies and technology while serving as the President of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), President of the Korean Nuclear Society, and Director of Nuclear Development at the OECD/NEA. He played a pivotal role in the global expansion and commercialization of South Korean nuclear technology, including the export of a research reactor to Jordan and the acquisition of design licenses for SMART. Furthermore, through his activities with international organizations such as the IAEA and OECD/NEA, he has built extensive expertise in nuclear safety, nuclear security, and international cooperation. Sanwoo Law Firm provides expert advisory services regarding nuclear power, energy, technical regulation, and international cooperation.

Education

  • Seoul National University, Nuclear Engineering, Bachelor
  • Ohio State University, Nuclear Engineering, Master
  • Ohio State University, Nuclear Engineering, Ph.D.

Experience

  • Chairman of Daedeok Nuclear Forum
  • President of the Korean Nuclear Society
  • Full Member of the Korean Academy of Engineering
  • President of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
  • Chairman of the Korea Nuclear International Cooperation Foundation
  • Director of Nuclear Development at OECD/NEA (Nuclear Energy Agency)
  • Member of the IAEA SAGNE (Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Energy)
  • Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (Head of Comprehensive Safety Evaluation Department, Head of Nuclear Safety Research Division, Head of Nuclear Basic Science Research Division, Head of Research Reactor Utilization and Development Division, Director of New Reactor Development Center)
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, KAIST
  • Member of the Systems Subcommittee, Expert Committee on Nuclear Safety
  • Korea Heavy Industries (Doosan Heavy Industries)

활동

  • Korea's First Export of Research Reactor (JRTR) to Jordan (2009)
  • Representative of the Korean Consortium Ranked 1st in Korea's Top 10 Scientific and Technological Achievements (2009)
  • Acquisition of SMART Design License (2012) and Promotion of Export to Saudi Arabia (2013-)
  • World's First Integrated Small Reactor
  • Winning Overseas Research Reactor Upgrade Project
  • OYSTER at Delft University, Netherlands Upgrades Malaysian Research Reactor I&C
  • Preparatory Committee Member for Highly Enriched Uranium Reduction at the Nuclear Security Summit (2012)
  • Joint Declaration on U-Mo Nuclear Fuel Cooperation among Four Nations (USA, Korea, France, Belgium)
  • Export of the Computerized Safety Assessment System (FTREX) to the US EPRI (2006)
  • Currently in use at most nuclear power plants in 6 major countries as of 2013
  • Completion of the Thermal-Hydraulic Demonstration Facility ATLAS (2008)
  • Prime Minister's Award for Science and Technology Creativity (2008), Selected as one of the Top 100 National R&D Achievements (2010)
  • Development of VIP (Computerized System for Counter-Terrorism) and provision to the IAEA
  • Selected as one of the Top 50 Outstanding Achievements by the National Science Foundation
  • Acquisition of the 3rd Nuclear Safety Mark, “Computerized Safety Assessment System (KIRAP/CONPAS)” (2003)
  • Completion of major facilities for the HANARO Research Reactor
  • Completion of the Cold Neutron Experiment Facility (CNRF) (2010, Presidential Award for Science and Technology Creativity)
  • Completion of the Nuclear Fuel Demonstration Facility (FTL) (2009)
  • Promotion of OECD/NEA SERENA (Severe Accident Demonstration Experiment) International Joint Research
  • Securing Korea's First Budget-Funded International Joint Research in the Nuclear Sector (2007)