About the Author: Drytree

About the Author: Drytree (Jaehoon Lee)

I am a senior researcher specializing in deep tech startups, technology commercialization, and R&BD strategy at a national research institute in South Korea. With a deep curiosity about the rapid evolution of technology and its impact on society, I have been writing under the pen name Drytree since 2021, aiming to make complex technological trends more accessible and foster informed discussions on innovation and policy.

My academic background is diverse, spanning Political Science (B.A.), International Politics (M.A.), and currently, a Ph.D. in Technology Management & Entrepreneurship. I have published 13 academic papers in domestic and international journals, covering topics such as patent analysis, technology security, and industrial policy.

Books & Publications

I have authored several books exploring technology, startups, and geopolitical implications of innovation, including:

  • Elon Musk’s DOGE: The Dawn of a New Economic Experiment in the Trump 2.0 Era (2025)
  • Deep Tech Wars: Creative Dictators Transforming Markets (2024)
  • The Present and Future of Mobility Technology: Electric Vehicles (2024)
  • Mobility for Everyone (2022)

Additionally, two more volumes of Deep Tech Wars are in progress, further analyzing the global competition in AI, semiconductors, energy, robotics, and telecommunications.

Research & Professional Experience

Beyond writing, I contribute to the deep tech ecosystem through:

  • Research & Advisory Roles: Contributor to Dong-A Business Review (DBR), Noblesse Man, and corporate consulting for LG Energy Solution (UAM battery solutions), 42dot (Software-Defined Vehicles), Mando, and LG Academy.
  • Startup & Project Evaluations: Active TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startups) and KSC (Korea Startup Challenge) Steering Committee Member.
  • Broadcast & Media: Featured in YouTube and broadcasting episodes discussing technology trends and innovation.
  • Technology Commercialization & Policy: Leading technology commercialization and R&BD initiatives, with a focus on AI, renewable energy, semiconductors, and deep tech entrepreneurship.

Academic Research & Areas of Interest

My academic work explores patent strategy, industrial policy, and the intersection of technology and global affairs. Notable publications include:

  • Global Patent Analysis of Battery Recycling Technologies (World Electric Vehicle Journal, 2024)
  • Waste Battery Recycling Policies & Patent Trends in Korea and China (Journal of Korean-Chinese Relations, 2024)
  • Technology Security & Global Legislative Trends (National Intelligence Studies, 2023)
  • Self-Driving Policy & Corporate Strategies in Korea & China (Journal of Korean-Chinese Relations, 2021)
  • Deepfake & Election Security (Dispute Resolution Studies Review, 2020)

Bridging Technology and Society

Through my work, I aim to analyze the disruptive power of emerging technologies and explore their broader economic, political, and societal implications. Whether it’s AI, deep tech startups, space technology, or national industrial strategies, I am committed to delivering insightful, well-researched, and engaging content to help readers navigate the fast-changing technological landscape.

If you’re interested in the intersection of technology, startups, policy, and global competition, I invite you to follow my journey and engage in discussions. Comments, insights, and collaboration opportunities are always welcome! 🚀

📩 For inquiries and collaborations, feel free to reach out.

ljh20@keti.re.kr

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaehoonlee/

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