Shinjae Kang

Graduate School of Green Growth & Sustainability
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Mobile: +82-10-4424-4367
E-mail: toonword@naver.com

Interests

Infrastructure and Real Assets, Project and Structured Finance, Corporate M&A, Initial Public Offering, Growth Capital and Venture Investment

Education

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea
M. S., College of Engineering - (Green growth and sustainability) Feb. 2027 (Expected)
Dissertation: Valuation under Market and Policy Uncertainty: A Real Options Analysis of Biochar Project Investment in the Voluntary Carbon Market (GPA, Cumulative: 96.0/100)
Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
B. S., Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Studies of Climate Change (GPA: 96.6/100) Feb. 2025

Work & Research Experience

Researcher, KAIST, Energy Technology and Policy (ETP), Daejeon, South Korea Dec. 2024–Present
  • Conducting research on changes in AI data center electricity use and power supply conditions in South Korea.
  • Evaluating the feasibility of utilizing electric vehicle demand response resources.
[Advisor: Prof. Jihyo Kim]
Project & Strategy Planner, LUX Lab, Seoul, South Korea Apr. 2024–Dec. 2024
  • R&D and Technology Commercialization of "E-digestion" Electronic Device
  • Selected for the 2024 National R&D Project and the Korea University Technology Commercialization Program
Intern, Daishin Economic Research Institute, Daishin Financial Group, Seoul, South Korea Aug. 2023–Dec. 2023
  • Developed scenario-based cost simulation models (VENSIM) aligned with IEA NZE scenarios, quantifying long-term financial risks for corporate clients.
  • Conducted comprehensive ESG Due Diligence (DD) on 180+ global suppliers, translating complex non-financial risks into actionable investment and mitigation strategies
Intern, KAIST, Waste-Innovating Technologies for Humanity Laboratory (WITHLAB), Daejeon, South Korea Dec. 2022–Feb. 2023
  • Validated the commercial viability of CO2 utilization technologies by performing Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), analyzing CapEx/OpEx and unit economics for project financing.
[Advisor: Prof. Jaewook Myung]

Publications, Conference & Forum Presentation

*Journal Publications
Kim, J., Kang, S., Oh, K., Her, Y., Kim, J., EV Charging Flexibility in a Regional Energy Transition: Evidence from Republic of Korea, Energy Reports (Under review) (SCIE, co-author)
*Featured Professional Articles
Kang, S., et al., “Challenges & Innovations in Technology and Markets for Green Transformation (GX),” Special Article (KAIST GGGS, 2026.) / Available at: Site
*Presentation

Honors & Awards

*Academic & Professional Scholarships
(Hanwha Financial Network)
Finance Membership - National Top 10 Finalist, Hanwha Future Finance Talent Competition
- Sector: Health Care (Insurance Pricing Modelling & Option Strategy) 2026
(DB Foundation)
Research Stipend (Master’s degree, 4 Semesters) – Role: Head Student of Scholar (2025~2026)
Field: Finance / Accounting/ Real Estate 2025
Full Tuition Scholarship (Undergraduate, 4 Semesters) 2020
(Korea University Alumni Association)
Full Tuition, Pledged by Class of 1985 Alumni Association (Undergraduate, 1 Semester) 2024
Full Tuition, Pledged by Moon-Goo Lee, CEO of Hyupjin Global (Undergraduate, 1 Semester) 2023
Stipend Scholarship, Pledged by Mong-Jin Chung, Chairman of KCC (Undergraduate, 1 Semester) 2022
*Academic & Professional Awards
(Asan Nanum Foundation)
Encouragement Award (Honourable Mention), Climate Tech Innovation Sprint (Organized by KAIST & Ewha Womans University) May. 2025
(Korea University)
Semester Top Outstanding Honors Award (GPA 4.5/4.5) Jul. 2023
Semester Honors Award Feb. 2023
(DB Foundation)
Outstanding Award - Top Student of Scholar
Field: Corporate Social Responsibility Feb. 2021

Certification & Training

*Certifications (Publicly Accredited)
*Professional Training & Programs
Extended / Project-Based Program
Short-Term Intensive Academies