Biography
Hong, Jong Ho is a Professor of Economics and former Dean of the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Seoul National University (SNU). His teaching and research are focused on environmental/energy economics and sustainable economy and policy. His involvement within the school extends to serving as the former Director of the Environmental Planning Institute and the Institute for Sustainable Development.
Before his career at SNU, he held research and academic positions at the Korea Development Institute (KDI) and Hanyang University, after receiving his Ph.D. at Cornell University. He also has broad experience working as a consultant for international organizations, such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. He has previously served as the President of the Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics (AAERE), Korea Environmental Economics Association, and Korean Association of Public Finance. He is also devoted to activities related to environmental groups, serving as Co-President of the Korean Federation for Environmental Movement. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Energy Transition Forum of Korea and policy advisor to the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Before his career at SNU, he held research and academic positions at the Korea Development Institute (KDI) and Hanyang University, after receiving his Ph.D. at Cornell University. He also has broad experience working as a consultant for international organizations, such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. He has previously served as the President of the Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics (AAERE), Korea Environmental Economics Association, and Korean Association of Public Finance. He is also devoted to activities related to environmental groups, serving as Co-President of the Korean Federation for Environmental Movement. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Energy Transition Forum of Korea and policy advisor to the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
