World-Class Leadership
EnableFusion is the brainchild of two distinguished Korean experts, combining unparalleled scientific knowledge and business acumen:
A world-renowned fusion expert who led Korea's KSTAR project and served as Deputy Director-General and Chief Operating Officer of ITER Organization. Dr. Lee spearheads fusion science and engineering at EnableFusion. Dr. Lee also served as Vice Minister of Science, Technology and ICT (Ministry of Science, Technology and ICT). The Ministry oversees fusion energy development in Korea.
An experienced business leader with a track record as president of KT and POSCO, and success in listing a startup on KOSDAQ. Dr. Choi brings his expertise in management and IT to the venture. His career exemplifies the intersection of technological innovation and business leadership.
Their combined experience in fusion research, large-scale project management, and business development uniquely positions EnableFusion to tackle the complex challenges of fusion commercialization. EnableFusion is not merely developing technology; it's fostering a comprehensive ecosystem to support the entire fusion industry.
Exceptional and Experienced Executives
Exceptional and experienced professionals across all sectors of fusion, manufacturing, and IT have joined the EnableFusion leadership team.
A renowned IT expert with extensive experience in various IT technologies and services, including AI and Cloud. Dr. Lee led KT, the Korean telecom giant, as a president and CTO. He also served as CEO of BC Card Inc.
Expert in fusion facility development who participated KSTAR and ITER in the areas of design and construction. Dr. Choi served as Division Head of KSTAR Construction and as Division Head of Sector Module Delivery and Assembly in ITER.
Specialist in costing and project management. Mr. Cho's experience ranges from KEPCO E&C's nuclear power plant project (including SMR) to ITER fusion energy project.
Distinguished expert in REBCO-based High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Wire and Cable production. Previously as Chief Scientist and Engineer at HANMI Superconductor Co. and SuNAM Co., LTD., Dr. Choi has driven significant advances in HTS Wire and Cable manufacturing technology.
Board of Advisor (BOA) Members
Outstanding Korean managers and fusion experts are actively assisting EnableFusion in management and technology.
Management
- Dr. OhJoon Kwon :Former POSCO Chairman
- Dr. YoungMin Lee :Professor at Seoul National University Business School, former CEO of Korea Venture Investment Corp.
- Mr. YoungSang Kim :Former CEO of POSCO International
Technology
- Dr. Yong S. Hwang :Professor at Seoul National University, Dep’t of Nuclear Engineering
- Dr. Won H. Choi :Professor at KAIST, Dep’t of Nuclear & Quantum Engineering
- Dr. Hyeon K. Park :Former Principal Researcher at PPPL, former Professor at UNIST, Dep’t of Physics
- Dr. KiJung Jung :ITER-Korea Director General
- Dr. Seungyong Hahn :Professor at Seoul National University, Dep’t of Electrical & Computer Engineering