Prof. Changduk Kong

Dr. Changduk Kong
International Distinguished Honorary Professor
Specialization Aerospace Engineering, Composite Structures, Aero Gas Turbine Technology

Emeritus Professor, Aerospace Engineering, Chosun University, South Korea

Email: changduk.kong@thapar.edu | Google Scholar: View Profile | Keynote Speaker: South Korea – Asia Society of Researchers

Prof. Changduk Kong

Prof. Changduk Kong is a Distinguished Chair Professor at Kunsan National University and former Dean of Chosun University. He was also an international visiting faculty at IIT Kharagpur, India. He led the development of Korea’s first small jet engine and 750 KW HAWT wind turbine system. He is a recipient of multiple national awards including:

  • Ministry of Education Award (1974)
  • Defense Science Medals (1989, 1991, 1992)
  • Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy Award (2004)
  • Ministry of Knowledge Economy Award (2008)

Leadership & Contributions:

  • President, SASE (2013–2016)
  • President, ICRC (2012–2014)
  • President, KSAS (2010)
  • President, KSPE (2007–2008)
  • President, KNST (2018)
  • Chair, IGTI-ASME Cycle Innovation (2009–2011)
  • President, RIME (2006–2008)
  • Head, Aero-Propulsion Division, ADD (1978–1994)
  • First Lieutenant, ROKAF (1974–1978)

Editorial Roles:

Editorial Board Member since 1998:

  • International Journal of Turbo & Jet Engines (IJTJ)
  • International Journal of Composite Materials (IJCM)
  • Chinese Journal of Aeronautics (CJA)
  • Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology (AEAT)

Editor-in-Chief of JKSAS and JKSPE (2006–2010)

Professional Experience:

  • ROKAF Officer (1974–1978)
  • Head of Aero-Propulsion, ADD (1978–1994)
  • Professor, Chosun University (1994–2016)
  • Dean, Facility Management Office, Chosun University (2011–2012)
  • Director, KIAST (2015–2018)
  • Director, AMRC Korea (2016–2021)
  • Advisory Director, KAMRI and Hankuk Carbon (since 2021)
  • Director, Research Center of IAM KR Co. (since 2023)

International Appointments:

  • Visiting Professor, IIT Kharagpur (2017–2021)
  • Summer School, Beihang University, China (2017–2020)
  • Imperial College, UK (2001–2002)
  • Korea Aerospace University (2016–2019)

Honors & Publications:

Awards:

  • Order of Science and Technology Merit (ROK)
  • KAI-KSAS and KAL-SASE Awards
  • Academic Awards from KSAS, SASE, KSPE

Publications:

  •  616 papers including 67 SCI journal papers, 4 books including ‘Aircraft Structures’, ‘Aircraft Gas Turbine Theory’, ‘Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion Engineering(co-author)’, and ‘Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics (5th edition, co-author)’