Prof. Sangjun Lee

Dr. Sangjun Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Energy Policy at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (Seoultech). His primary field is resource and environmental economics focusing on climate change policies. Currently, he teaches and conducted research about climate policy in Korea focusing decarbonization of industrial and power sector.  

Before joining Seoultech, he worked for Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI) for 9 years. During his career at KEEI, he has several opportunities in the development of several major climate policies in Korea. He participated in the working group for preparing the Korea’s NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) and Carbon Neutrality Pathways. He also was a member of Korean delegation in the climate negotiations such as UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP).  

Lee received his bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural economics from Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. He also received his Ph.D. in resource economics from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States. His contributions to Korea’s climate change policy have been recognized by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award in 2015 and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Award in 2025.