Biography

Dr. JoongYoon Lee is a globally recognized systems engineering leader with over 25 years of experience in integrating academic rigor and industrial practice. He currently serves as President of the INCOSE Korea Chapter and Associate Professor at Ajou University’s Department of Systems Engineering, where he leads research in conceptual design methodology, AI-integrated SE, and architecture frameworks.

Dr. Lee has played a critical role in international standards development as a long-standing contributor to the ISO/IEC/IEEE JTC1/SC7 Working Groups, notably for the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and 24748 series. He has also led translation and localization efforts for Korean national standards (KS), ensuring global consistency and local applicability.

He was formerly CEO of SE Technology Co., Ltd., providing SE consulting solutions to defense, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. At POSTECH, he pioneered systems engineering integration into industrial environments, particularly in steel manufacturing and energy systems.

His INCOSE involvement spans over 18 years:

• INCOSE Korea Chapter President (2019–Present): Forged partnerships with national agencies, hosted annual conferences, and promoted cross-chapter collaboration. • INCOSE International Symposium Presenter (since 2006): Presented multiple technical papers, including co-authoring the 2018 Brian Mar Best Student Paper Award. • Active Contributor to INCOSE Architecture Working Group and other WGs.

He has led over 45 government and industry-funded research projects, authored over 28 international publications, and received 11 major awards for contributions to SE education and application.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Ajou University • M.S. / B.S. in Inorganic Materials Engineering, Hanyang University

Contact: Email: leejy@ajou.ac.kr | Mobile: +82-10-8951-5222

Vision

As Director at Large, I will pursue three strategic goals that align with INCOSE’s mission to be the global authority on systems engineering:

1. Enhance Regional and Global Chapter Collaboration

Foster stronger ties among regional chapters to share practices, co-develop technical content, and support member engagement across regions. I aim to bridge chapters in Asia, Europe, and the Americas through joint initiatives, technical exchanges, and leadership mentoring.

2. Bridge Theory with Industry Practice

Ensure INCOSE remains relevant to both academia and practitioners by developing structured pathways to translate systems engineering research into practical applications. This includes supporting the Academic Equivalency Program, model-based engineering in conceptual design, and SE effectiveness case studies for industry.

3. Facilitate Cross-Domain SE Knowledge Exchange

Leverage experience across sectors (defense, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare) to promote cross-domain learning. I will advocate for domain-specific reference models, use- case sharing, and joint working groups to strengthen SE’s applicability and effectiveness in diverse environments.

By focusing on global collaboration, actionable knowledge transfer, and cross-sector integration, I intend to contribute to INCOSE’s growth as a dynamic and inclusive systems engineering community.