Professor Lee Nam-yoon of Pohang University of Science and Technology receives a commendation from the Minister of Science and ICT
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- Professor Lee Nam-yoon of Pohang University of Science and Technology received a commendation from the Minister of Science and ICT for his contribution to research on 5G and 6G mobile communication source technologies and training of human resources.
- Professor Lee also serves as a national 6G technology advisory committee member.
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Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) announced on the 23rd that Professor Namyoon Lee of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering received a commendation from the Minister of Science and ICT at the '2026 Korea Communications Society Summer General Conference'.
Professor Lee has led research on 5G and 6G mobile communication source technologies for the past 10 years and has been recognized for his contribution to improving the competitiveness of domestic communication technology through international academic activities, talent training, and national technology policy advice.
He published 90 papers in major journals of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and 110 papers at international conferences, and secured 70 domestic and international patents.
Starting in 2024, he will serve as a 6G technology advisory member of the National IT Planning and Evaluation Institute and is also participating in establishing the national 6th generation mobile communication plan and setting research and development directions.
He said, "I will strive to contribute to helping Korea secure global competitiveness in the field of future communications technology."
