Education Committee

Committee Tasks

The Education Committee is a key executive body of the Korean Association of Research Management and Administration (KARMA), responsible for planning, operating, and evaluating the full spectrum of training and development programs for research administration professionals. In an era of rapid changes in the research environment, the committee plays a central role in standardizing the skills required of research administrators and supporting their continuous professional growth through structured education.


Its main responsibilities are as follows. First, to design standards for research administration skills as the foundation for cultivating qualified professionals. Second, to plan, deliver, and assess diverse training activities such as workshops, seminars, and tailored programs. Third, to develop and manage certification systems in the field of research administration, thereby ensuring professionalism through institutional recognition. Fourth, to identify and honor outstanding achievements and best practices, raising morale and disseminating excellence. Fifth, to promote various initiatives aimed at strengthening educational capacity and supporting the sustainable advancement of Korea's research administration ecosystem.


Through these efforts, the Education Committee provides a structured pathway for the growth of research administration professionals, enhances the standing of the profession, and ensures alignment with international standards.

Committee Composition

Committee Type Position Name Affiliation
Education Committee Chairman Gil-Woo Lee Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Secretary Il-Han Yoo Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Education Committee Member Dae-Hwan Kim Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Member Doo-Young Lee Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Member Heung-Woo Lee Chungnam National University
Education Committee Member Hyang-Mi Lee Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Education Committee Member Hyuk-Sang Kwon Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Member Jin-Kyu Kim Korea Technology Commercialization Promotion Agency
Education Committee Member Joon-Cheol Park Seoul National University
Education Committee Member Ju-Ho Kim Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning
Education Committee Member Jung-Hee Lee Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Member Kwang-Ho Lee Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Member Ri-Won Kim National Institute for Science and Technology Human Resources Development
Education Committee Member Se-Hong Min Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Education Committee Member Sun-Ho Lee Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Education Committee Member Sung-Tae Jung Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (RIST)
Education Committee Member Woon-Cheol Shin Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
Education Committee Member Yoon-Kyung Cha National Research Foundation of Korea