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CEO

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권태경 박사
Tae Kyung(James) Kwon, Ph.D.

CEO, AIRPLE Lab
Seoul National University, Trustworthy AI Lab
Contact:
📞 +82-70-7867-8825
✉️ kwontaev@snu.ac.kr

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Biography

Dr. Tae Kyung (James) Kwon is a distinguished engineer, researcher, and visionary entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in advanced technologies and sustainable innovation. He is the CEO of AIRPLE Lab, a pioneering organization focused on combating climate change through innovative smart city and urban infrastructure solutions. As a Research Fellow at Seoul National University's Trustworthy AI Lab, Dr. Kwon works at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability, creating solutions that improve urban environments and support vulnerable populations affected by climate change.

Dr. Kwon's career has spanned multiple industries, including electronics, semiconductors, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven systems. His leadership in these fields has been instrumental in developing transformative technologies, from urban heat reduction strategies to cutting-edge IoT-based environmental monitoring systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Smart City Global Convergence and Interdisciplinary Landscape Architecture from Seoul National University, demonstrating his commitment to integrating science, technology, and design for a sustainable future.

Education

​2019.09 – 2023.02 Seoul National University Ph.D. Gradudate school of Environmental Studies.

2018.10 – 2019.04 Seoul National University CEPM Certificate Project Management  Certificate 

2018.06 – 2018.09 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China)Executive Certificate 

2010.09 – 2011.02 Sogang University e-MBA program completed 

2004.09 – 2007.02 Yonsei University Master’s Electronics Engineering 

1989.03 – 1996.02 Soongsil University Bachelor’s Electrical Engineering 

Primary Research Interests and Expertise

  • Urban Heat Reduction Technologies (e.g., reflective coatings, smart shading systems)

  • IoT and AI Applications for Smart City Development

  • Smart Park Design for Climate Change Mitigation

  • Environmental Monitoring and Vulnerable Population Support

  • Big Data Analytics for Urban Sustainability

Professional Experience

  • CEO, AIRPLE Lab
    2021.07 – Present

    • Spearheading innovation in urban cooling systems, reflective coatings, and AI-driven environmental monitoring.

    • Leading research projects focusing on heat reduction in aged multi-family housing and smart park solutions.

  • Research Fellow, Trustworthy AI Lab, Seoul National University
    2023.02 – Present

    • Developing AI models for climate adaptation and environmental monitoring.

    • Collaborating with industry partners to advance smart city technologies.

  • CEO, HomeNCar (Now AIRPLE)
    2013.11 – 2021.06

    • Directed product development and commercialization of autonomous vehicle systems.

    • Oversaw global operations, R&D, and market expansion strategies.

  • Marketing and Technology Leadership Roles

    • MediaTek (2010.09 – 2011.02): Directed marketing strategies for digital TV decoder products.

    • STMicroelectronics (2007.08 – 2010.09): Led technical marketing for Digital STB video decoding solutions.

    • LSI Logic (2000.10 – 2007.08): Sr. Field Application Engineer Manager for DVD MPEG decoder products.

    • Samsung Electronics (1999.09 – 2000.10): Contributed to the development of Internet TV systems.

    • Daewoo Electronics (1995.07 – 1999.09): Focused on video technology and frame grabber solutions.

Key Projects

  • Urban Heat Mitigation through Smart Infrastructure (2024)

    • Led a project analyzing the effects of reflective coatings on indoor thermal environments.

  • Vulnerable Population Support via IoT Solutions (2023)

    • Conducted a study on IoT-based cooling systems for underserved communities.

  • Smart Parks for Climate Change Adaptation (2022)

    • Designed and implemented multi-functional park features to combat urban heat islands.

Publications and Patents

  • Analyzing the Cooling Effects of Water Facilities in Urban Parks, Atmosphere (Corresponding Author)

  • Indoor Thermal Environment Improvement in Apartment Buildings, Buildings (Lead Author)

  • Patents: AI-Based Indoor Monitoring Systems, Urban Heat Mitigation Technologies, Carbon Reduction Rewards System

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Korean Society of Climate Change Research

  • Member, Korean Society of Landscape Architecture

  • Member, International Society of Urban Sustainability

Vision

  • Dr. Kwon envisions a world where technology and sustainability converge to create livable, resilient cities for all. Through his leadership at AIRPLE Lab, he aims to bring practical, scalable, and impactful solutions to the forefront of climate change mitigation and urban innovation.

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