IMPACT LAB
Integrating Multidisciplinary Perspectives to Advance Climate Transition
Meet The IMPACT Research Team
Youngjin Nam
Ph.D. in Economics
Youngjin is interested in evaluating the economic impact of climate risks. His research is not just theoretical but also practical, as he plans to develop a variety of climate risk assessment tools, including a financial model that considers cash flow and a large-scale macro-econometric model. These tools will be instrumental in mitigating climate risks at both the asset and macroeconomic levels. He is confident that interdisciplinary research combining engineering and economic approaches will help mitigate climate risks. He believes sustainable economic growth will be achieved by transitioning to a low-carbon economy and dreams that a small effort will bring a brighter tomorrow.
Contact: qpxk60@gmail.com
Yeongju Lee
M.S. student
#Climate-related financial risk #ESG disclosure
Yeongju is interested in researching how the climate crisis is affecting the financial sector, with a particular focus on interpreting climate risk to help decision-making of investors and corporations. Prior to her master's program, she studied environmental engineering and social science and gained experience in corporate advisory practices in the area of climate change and ESG.
Contact: yeongju.lee@kaist.ac.kr
Sieun Park
M.S. student
#Financial modeling #Climate-related financial risk
Sieun is interested in analyzing climate-related financial risks at the asset level and developing financial models for this purpose. She has experience participating in projects related to developing climate risk management models for private enterprises. She envisions advancing the climate risk assessment framework through interdisciplinary research.
Contact: iop0130@kaist.ac.kr
Heeyeon Kim
M.S. student
#Sustainable finance #Green asset valuation
Heeyeon is interested in green asset valuation techniques specifically and in the sustainable finance industry broadly. Before joining the lab, she worked at SK Research Institute for SUPEX Management, gaining experience in dealing with sustainable management from a corporate perspective. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Contact: heeyeon_kim@kaist.ac.kr
Beomseo Kim
M.S. student
#Sustainable impact assessment #Green investment
Beomseo is interested in Sustainable impact assessment and green investment. He plans to study about analyzing and utilizing green indicators through time and spatial data. He majored in civil and environmental plant engineering during his bachelor's degree.
Contact: kbs0799@kaist.ac.kr
Heejae Kim
M.S. student
#Sustainable impact assessment #Green finance
Majoring in Sustainable Development and Cooperation has broadened her perspective on international relations. Within this holistic paradigm of sustainability, she is interested in exploring the roles of individual countries, especially through the lens of green finance.
Contact: windowheejae1121@kaist.ac.kr
Nahyung Kang
M.S. student
#Sustainability Investment strategies #Data-driven decision-making
Nahyung is interested in Sustainable Investment strategies and Decision-making related to infrastructure development and operations. She plans to study how to improve, predict, and effectively utilize green data, which often has limitations, as a reliable indicator. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and is also interested in Energy Infrastructure Financing.
Contact: kangnhmk6432@kaist.ac.kr
Bomin Ella Sohn
M.S. student
#Climate-related financial risk #Sustainability Integration
Bomin is deeply focused on environmental and climate economics, with a particular interest in assessing climate-related financial risks and developing climate risk assessment frameworks and models.Before joining IMPACT Lab, Bomin gained valuable experience as a research intern with the Macroeconomic team at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), where she worked on Climate Action and Inclusive Development projects. With a solid academic background in Environmental Engineering and International Studies, Bomin is dedicated to advancing climate economics and financial risk analysis research, aspiring to contribute as a global environmental expert.
Contact: bomin.ella.sohn@kaist.ac.kr
Chaerim Song
M.S. student
#Sustainable finance #ESG data #Just transition
Majoring in Sociology and Economics, Chaerim is interested in researching social interactions and decision-making among stakeholders in sustainable transitions using AI. Before her master’s program, she worked as a research assistant at the Productivity and ESG Research Center of the Korean Productivity Center.
Contact: chaerim.song@kaist.ac.kr
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Hayoon Song
M.S. student
#Climate Risk&Opportunity Assessment #Sustainable finance
Hayoon is interested in assessing climate risks and opportunities, as well as sustainable finance. Prior to joining the lab, she majored in Climate and Energy Systems Engineering and Economics. She also gained extensive experience in net-zero consulting projects at the Green Value Creation Center, focusing on enhancing corporate sustainability.
Contact: hayoonsong00@kaist.ac.kr