PyeongJoong Kim graduated from Inha University with a Bachelor's degree in Oceanography (1997) and a Master's degree in Physical Oceanography (2002). He is a Chartered Professional Engineer, and he has led several research and development projects, as well as marine related projects. He has published several papers on marine phenomena using numerical models and field data. Upon graduating he entered KIOST (Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology), formerly KORDI (Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute), and spent 5 years as a researcher. He also accomplished various Physical Oceanography related research and projects at a marine specialized company. From 2020 till 2023, he worked at UST21 as a MetOcean department Business Line Director. He currently assumes the role of Board of Director at FugroUST21 (a joint venture with Fugro) and Blue Group Director at UST21 providing integrated solutions to renewable energy, hydrography, and infrastructure markets.