Jaewon Son
Doctoral Researcher at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Profile
Environmental & Technology Policy, Sustainability
Jaewon Son
Research Scientist at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Jaewon holds a master’s degree in International Development and Cooperation and was awarded a Green Talents Award by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for sustainability research on water. She is currently working as a research scientist at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and has diverse experience in development, by working at NGO, national research institutions, and international organizations including UNDP, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). She has connected her water accessibility research to Internet access and broadened it to its impact on sustainability and the environment. She has been active in the internet governance community by working as a Committee Member of the Korea Internet Governance Forum (KrIGF), Capacity Building Lead of Youth4IG, and member of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Asia-Pacific Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO).
Resume
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Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Master of Arts in Advanced International Studies
– Fully funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission
– Published three articles at the Polemics Magazine of the Diplomatic Academy:
1) From Sensing to Preventing: Satellite Remote Sensing for Water Disaster Management
2) Girls’ Educational Challenge in Rural Vietnam
3) Can China’s Economic Rise and Sustainable Development Coexist?
Korea University
Master of Arts in International Development and Cooperation
Master thesis: Impacts of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Facilities on Women’s Access to Education -The Case of Lao Cai Province, Vietnam-
– Full scholarship recipient and speaker for the “Campus Asia” program held in Kobe and Seoul
1) Kobe University CAMPUS Asia Program Winter Workshop on “Risk Management and Disaster Prevention”
2) 2018 CAMPUS Asia Annual Symposium “New Risks and New Opportunities in East Asia.”
– Full scholarship recipient and researcher of the “2017 KIEP Emerging Economies Pathfinder Project”: the joint research program between the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) and Korea University’s Graduate School of International Studies (KU GSIS)
1) Researched on Vietnam’s automotive and cosmetic industries and developed the business strategies for Korea SME’s overseas expansion in Vietnam
2) Published a paper with the title of “CAIS electronics Electronics’ overseas expansion in Vietnam”
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies International Model United Nations (HIMUN)
External Affairs and Finance Team, Secretariat
– Drafted congratulatory speech, and sponsorship proposal for embassies, ministries, and companies
– Received Excellence Award from the Korean Committee for UNICEF
Employment
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Research Scientist
Gwangju, Korea
2020 - Present
– Develop a new business model through electric power big data, and validate new services with the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP)
– Research on AI-Green New Deal to create Gwangju Metropolitan City Energy Independent City Standard Model and Action Plan
– Create Sales Material Kit (SMK) Database for the GIST Energy Valley Portal with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre
Resilience Team
Seoul, Korea
2020
– Conducted research and produce policy briefs on development issues under Sustainable Development Goals including Korea’s development experiences, environment, green economy issues, and natural disaster risk reduction areas, as well as local governance
– Implemented pilot projects and partnership activities to share Korea’s development experience with developing countries
– Liaised with partners – in the UNDP HQ, Regional Centres, as well as various governments, non-governmental organizations and academia on various aspects of programme implementation
– Drafted a paper titled “Impacts of Sustainable Forestry Management (SFM) on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from a Policy Perspective”
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
HR Business Partner Unit
Rome, Italy
2019 – 2020
– Enhanced and expanded the relationship with donors through timely and efficient management of Internship/Enhanced Internship programs
– Drafted recruitment reports and other management reports on recruitment based on the HR strategic objectives
– Developed monthly/bimonthly intern induction seminars, liaising with other IFAD organizational units for their respective presentations
Knowledge for Development Without Borders (KFDWB)
Project Manager, Department of Operation and Management
Vienna, Austria
2019
Knowledge For Development Without Borders is a Vienna-based NGO (holding consultative status with the UN) which specialized in youth empowerment in developing countries.
Department of Operation and Management
– Conducted a needs analysis to improve in exchanging SDGs related information on the Open Community Platform
– Developed a business plan and initiate the partnerships with other agencies to secure funding for the platform which has been implemented to raising awareness on SDGs
http://www.knowledgefordevelopmentwithoutborders.org/2019/06/07/ms-jaewon-son/
Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI)
Researcher, Department of International Cooperation
Jincheon, Korea
2018
– Drafted “Consultation on policy to promote digital economy in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” report
– Researched and analyzed the statistical data for “Current status of ICT ODA in the Republic of Korea” report
– Consulted on IT-related trade & investment policy, and digital economy strategy under Brazil Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) to Ministério da Economia and Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovações e Comunicações in Brazil
VM Value Management GmbH
Consultant
Frankfurt, Germany
2017 - 2018
– Analyzed on market demand for nickel alloy steel products in O & G, Automotive, Chemicals, Aerospace and Engineering
– Researched and visualized the current situation and major companies in the steel industry in Europe and Korea
– Carried out the case study “Project REUNION”: Changes in the European steel industry after the German reunification and its implication on the Korean steel industry
– Translated company profile, R&D approach of European steel companies, and POSCO’s research materials
Korea University
Research and Teaching Assistant, Graduate School of International Studies
Seoul, Korea
2017 - 2018
– Researched and drafted papers in the field of the environment and sustainable development
– Provided education assistantship in lectures and seminars including water and development, resources and global development
– Translated various academic materials from Korean to English and vice versa
– Acted as a liaison between the professor and his undergraduate/graduate students
– Performed administrative tasks in relation to the professor’s research project
Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI)
Research Assistant
Sejong, Korea
2016
– Participated in “Research for Korean and International demand and supply system for appropriate technology” project
– Conducted preliminary research on “Governance of Science, Technology and ICT Diplomacy in Korea”
– Took minutes at meetings: Phase 2 of the Korea and UNDP-UNOSSC program, APEC Research and Technology 2016 Extension Program in Indonesia
– Translated and analyzed research data on appropriate technology demand and climate technology
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Sustainability
Sustainability
Publications
Sustainable Water Security Based on the SDG Framework: A Case Study of the 2019 Metro Manila Water Crisis
Sustainability
2020
Lee, H., Son, J., Joo, D., Ha, J., Yun, S., Lim, C. and Lee, W., 2020. Sustainable Water Security Based on the SDG Framework: A Case Study of the 2019 Metro Manila Water Crisis. Sustainability, [online] 12(17), p.6860. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12176860.
Impacts of Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) Facilities on Women's Access To Education -The Case of Lao Cai Province, Vietnam-
Korea University
2019
Son, J., 2019. Impacts of Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) Facilities on Women’s Access To Education -The Case of Lao Cai Province, Vietnam. [online] Available at: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29047.16809.
From Sensing To Preventing: Satellite Remote Sensing For Water Disaster Management
The Polemics Magazine of the Diplomatic Academy
2019
Son, J., 2019. From Sensing To Preventing: Satellite Remote Sensing For Water Disaster Management – Polemics. [online] Polemics. Available at: http://www.polemics-magazine.com/tech-env/sensing-preventing-satellite-remote-sensing-water-disaster-management.
Girls’ Educational Challenge In Rural Vietnam
The Polemics Magazine of the Diplomatic Academy
2019
Son, J., 2019. Girls’ Educational Challenge In Rural Vietnam – Polemics. [online] Polemics. Available at: https://www.polemics-magazine.com/int/girls-educational-challenge-rural-vietnam.
Can China’s Economic Rise And Sustainable Development Coexist? -
The Polemics Magazine of the Diplomatic Academy
2018
Son, J., 2018. Can China’s Economic Rise And Sustainable Development Coexist? – Polemics. [online] Polemics. Available at: http://www.polemics-magazine.com/tech-env/can-chinas-economic-rise-sustainable-development-coexist.
Fellowships and Speakers
Engaging Youth in Leveraging Digital Tools to Build Resilience in Societies Against Future Shocks and Disasters
Speaker
United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)
2020
Presented “Engaging Youth in Leveraging Digital Tools to Build Resilience in Societies Against Future Shocks and Disasters” at the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)’s Youth Forum on SDG Implementation
Indo-Pacific Youth Dialogue (IPYD)
Korean Delegate
U.S. Department of State
2020 - Present
Selected as the Korean delegate for the inaugural Indo-Pacific Youth Dialogue, which is held in conjunction with the twice-yearly ASEAN Summit, funded by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Tokyo Japan to contribute to policy proposals as a Youth Policy Communique for the 37th ASEAN Summit
OnDream Global Academy
Fellow
Ilmin International Relations Institute
2020 - Present
OGA is hosted by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong Koo Foundation and organized by Ilmin International Relations Institute (IIRI) of Korea University, in cooperation with the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) Korea University to nurture future global leaders in the field of International Organizations (IOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) by conducting intensive education on global issues such as poverty, development, human rights and the creation of international public goods. Full scholarship including field research to the U.S. and Settlement fund is awarded to the fellows
Inclusionary Practices to Avert the Global Water Crisis : Sustainability Amidst The Pandemic
Speaker
H'ours Initiative
2020
Had a session on sustainability with the theme of “Inclusionary Practices to Avert the Global Water Crisis : Sustainability Amidst The Pandemic” to throw a light on a more global approach to inclusive sustainable management of natural resources
Seed Sustainability: A Startup Combat
Judge
SDG Council, Global Youth India
2020
Served as a judge for the final round of Seed Sustainability: A Startup Combat organized by the SDG Council, Global Youth India by listening to 5 young panelists’ sustainable startup models and sharing my perspectives with the students with Q&A
Green Talents Award
Awardee and Speaker
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
2019
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious ”Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” every year to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honors young researchers each year. The winners come from numerous countries and scientific disciplines and are recognized for their outstanding achievements in making our societies more sustainable. Selected by a jury of German experts, the award winners are granted unique access to the country’s research community.
– Poster presentation on Impacts of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Facilities on Women’s access to Education at International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development – Green Talents 2019
https://www.greentalents.de/awardees_awardees2019_jaewon-son.php
Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations
Science and Technology Delegate
Harvard College
2019
The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) was founded to create a forum of exchange for students and young professionals to discuss and learn about the most important economic, political, and social issues facing Asia. The HPAIR Asia Conference 2019 was hosted at Nazarbayev University in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan for five days of inspiration, dialogue, and new connections.
49th St. Gallen Symposium
Leader of Tomorrow
University of St.Gallen
2019
The St. Gallen Symposium is the world’s leading student initiative for intergenerational dialogue between three generations of political, business, academic, and civic leaders. St. Gallen Symposium invites 100 emerging talents from business, politics, and academia based on extraordinary achievements and impact under the age of 30 to address current challenges and opportunities on transforming ideas into action. These young professionals are hand-picked in a rigorous selection process.
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 64
NextGen Fellow and Speaker
ICANN
2018
-Selected as one of fifteen NextGen fellows to attend ICANN64 in Kobe, Japan in March 2019
-Presented “The Role of Internet of Things in Disaster Management“
CAMPUS Asia Program Winter Workshop on Risk Management and Disaster Prevention
Fellow
Kobe University
2017
– Received a scholarship to attend the CAMPUS Asia Program Winter Workshop on “Risk Management and Disaster Prevention” in Kobe
Current Roles
Greentech Alliance
Advisor
2020 - Present
The Greentech Alliance brings together green technology businesses, that fight climate change with their products and services in the most responsible and respectful to our planet manner, to support them with advice about funding, impact, visibility, and strategy.
Korea Environment Corporation
Honorary Environment Correspondent
2020
– Appointed as an Honorary Environment Correspondent of the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre by Korea Environment Corporation (K-Eco)
– Mentored the 12th International Environment Expert Training Program (IEETP) trainee and published an article for the house organ
Certificates
Certificate of Completion in East Asian Studies
Korea University
2019
– Full scholarship recipient and speaker for the “Campus Asia” program held in Kobe and Seoul
1) Kobe University CAMPUS Asia Program Winter Workshop on “Risk Management and Disaster Prevention”
2) 2018 CAMPUS Asia Annual Symposium “New Risks and New Opportunities in East Asia”
– Researcher of the 2017 KIEP Emerging Economies Pathfinder Project: joint research program with the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) and Korea University
1) Researched on Vietnam’s automotive and cosmetic industries and developed the business strategies for Korea SME’s overseas expansion in Vietnam
2) Published a paper with the title of “CAIS electronics Electronics’ overseas expansion in Vietnam”
Certificate of Completion - the 11th International Environmental Expert Training Program (IEETP)
Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea
2019
International Environment Expert Training Program(IEETP) is organized by the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea and Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco), it is a program aimed at fostering global experts to deal with international environmental issues such as climate change and environment related policies.
Graduate Certificate for English-Mediated Instruction
Korea University
2017
Through English Mediated Instruction (EMI) program, the Center for Teaching & Learning has guided the graduate students and lecturers preparing an academic future in English involving English-Mediated Instruction including pedagogy, academic writing, and speaking.
Internet Governance
Internet Governance
Current Roles and Memberships
Internet Society
IGF Youth Ambassadors 2020 Mentor
2020 - Present
Mentor for Internet Society’s IGF Youth Ambassadors 2020 under Environment track*
– Support the weekly progress and deliverable of ambassadors by overseeing their projects by having a weekly meeting
– Provide technical knowledge and feedback as a guidance for the ambassadors to successfully complete and execute the projects
*This track aims to understand the interdependences between the use of Internet and digital technologies to preserve the environment, but also to threaten its sustainability. It will consider how the positive impacts of ICTs for climate action can be enhanced while minimizing any negative impact.
2020 - Present
Co-founded the first Korean youth stakeholder group Voice of Youth at Internet Governance ([email protected]) with Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
– Organize the seminars for the youth by inviting IG leaders and coordinating with KISA
– Guide writing proposals to IG conferences and preparation of the sessions including simulation and session report
Youth4IG
Capacity Building Lead
2019 - Present
– Represent the organization and lead the face-to-face event for youth empowerment in the international conferences
– Organize capacity building webinar for the youth in the Asia and the Pacific region
– Initiate Open Book event & pre-IGF event for youth with Youth Observatory and led the communication working group on behalf of Youth4IG
Webinar:
1) How to participate and prepare for the [email protected]
2) ICANN68 Prep Session: A Guide for YOUTH
3) ICANN68 Readout Session by YOUTH
Article:
1) Korea’s response to COVID-19: ICT’s role in flattening the curve
2) DNS in times of COVID-19: the ccTLD experience – [ICANN68] Session Report
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
APRALO and CPWG Member
2019 - Present
– Member of an accredited ALS (At-Large Structure) ISOC Rural Development SIG (July 2019 – Aug 2020)
– Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO) Individual Member (Aug 2020~)
– At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Member (Apr 2020~)
Internet Society (ISOC)
Special Interest Group (SIG) member
2019 - Present
– Community Networks SIG Member (Jul 2019~)
– InterPlanetary Networking SIG Member and Youth SIG Member (Aug 2019~)
Korea Internet Governance Alliance (KIGA)
KrIGF Programme Committee Member
2019 - Present
– Evaluate the previous KrIGF in terms of location, workshop and follow-up process
– Initiated the youth track and manage an overall framework, a subtheme, and the workshops under the track
– Implemented the youth supporters program and manage the recruitment and overall program
Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
Civilian Expert
2019 - Present
After being awarded as one of the outstanding performers in APIGA 2018, I was appointed by KISA to attend ICANN 63 Annual General Meeting as a civilian expert.
– Wrote Country Code Names Supporting Organizations (ccNSO) report by attending ICANN 63 in Barcelona on behalf of KISA
-Wrote a report on ICANN 67 and ICANN 68 focusing on WHOIS, and New gTLD issue
– Gave a keynote speech and mentored APIGA 2019 fellows during 5-day capacity development workshop
Fellowships and Speakers
Internet Governance Landscape & Ecosystem – Speaker
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2020
Speaker, Organizer, and Rapporteur
2020
1) Enhancing sustainable computing, production & consumption – Speaker & Organizer
2) Data to Inclusion: Building datasets in African Languages – Organizer
3) Internet of Things: Trust, Trick or Threats? – Rapporteur
Indo-Pacific Youth Dialogue (IPYD)
Korean Delegate and Digital Society and the internet Team Lead
U.S. Department of State
2020 - Present
Selected as the Korean delegate and Digital Society and the internet Team Lead for the inaugural Indo-Pacific Youth Dialogue, which is held in conjunction with the twice-yearly ASEAN Summit, funded by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Tokyo Japan to contribute to policy proposals as a Youth Policy Communique for the 37th ASEAN Summit
Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2020
Speaker
2020
1) Capacity Building Program Sharing Session
2) Breaking Encryption: Is it the Panacea for addressing security issue online?
Korea Internet Governance Forum (KrIGF) 2020
Moderator
2020
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 67
Fellow
2020
– Selected as a ICANN fellow to attend ICANN67 meeting in Cancun among 357 applications
– Spoke on remote participation experience on behalf of the fellows during ICANN APAC Space Web Conference
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2019
Speaker
2019
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 66
NextGen Ambassador
2019
– Selected as one of three NextGen Ambassador to attend ICANN66 in Montreal, Canada
– Mentored 11 NextGen fellows, particularly focusing on three NextGen fellows, regarding their presentations and sessions
– Introduced Youth4IG initiative at APAC Space and NextGen session for collaboration between Asia and North America
– Featured in ICANN Newsletter
Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations
Science and Technology Delegate
Harvard College
2019
The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) was founded to create a forum of exchange for students and young professionals to discuss and learn about the most important economic, political, and social issues facing Asia. The HPAIR Asia Conference 2019 was hosted at Nazarbayev University in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan for five days of inspiration, dialogue, and new connections.
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) 48
Fellow and Speaker
2019
APNIC is the Regional Internet Registry administering IP addresses for the Asia Pacific. The APNIC conference brings together Internet and networking experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and other interested parties from around the world to attend workshops and tutorials, discuss policies, and extend their social and professional networks with like-minded peers.
– Selected as a youth fellow for the APNIC 48 in Chiang Mai
– Presented on Youth4IG and its mentorship project during the “NextGen Careers BoF” session
Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2019
Mentor and Speaker
2019
Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2019
Fellow and Speaker
2019
– Selected as a fellow to attend the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2019
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 64
NextGen
2019
-Selected as one of fifteen NextGen fellows to attend ICANN64 in Kobe, Japan in March 2019
-Presented “The Role of Internet of Things in Disaster Management”
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 63
KISA Civilian Expert
2018
After being awarded as one of the outstanding performers in APIGA 2018, I was appointed by KISA (Korea Internet and Security Agency) to attend ICANN 63 Annual General Meeting as a civilian expert.
– Wrote Country Code Names Supporting Organizations (ccNSO) report by attending ICANN 63 in Barcelona on behalf of KISA
Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2018
Fellow (Outstanding Performance Award)
2018
The Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) is a 5-day capacity development workshop focused on topics related to Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Internet governance.
-Selected to participate at APIGA 2018 at South Korea from 23th to 27th of July with the fellowship
-Chosen as the outstanding performer among 36 participants and as a keynote speaker & mentor for APIGA 2019
https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=90767732
Indo-Pacific Youth Dialogue (IPYD)
Korean Delegate and Digital Society and the internet Team Lead
U.S. Department of State
2020 - Present
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