KSEA Senior Forum: What Does the Universe Tell Me to Think and Do? (6/26 8:00 PM ET)

Date & Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom (Virtual)
Zoom Link: [Join Zoom Meeting]
Meeting ID: 841 0881 5821
Passcode: 148479

Dear KSEA Members, Family, and Friends,

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming KSEA Senior Forum Series, a monthly virtual gathering that connects and empowers our senior members.

This month, we are honored to host Dr. Chueng-Ryong Ji, a renowned theoretical physicist and former KSEA President, as our keynote speaker.

🔹 Topic: What Does the Universe Tell Me to Think and Do?

Date & Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom (Virtual)
Zoom Link: [Join Zoom Meeting]
Meeting ID: 841 0881 5821
Passcode: 148479

Dr. Ji’s talk will explore:

• Part 1: Understanding the concept of “time” and its role in shaping the Universe
• Part 2: The unification of space and time in Einstein’s theory of relativity
• Part 3: The scientific journey of a theoretical physicist over 38 years
• Part 4: The history and vision of KSEA through the making of “KSEA 50 Years”

👤 About the Speaker

Dr. Chueng-Ryong Ji is a renowned theoretical physicist and a Fellow of the American Physical Society, recognized for his pioneering work in nuclear and particle physics. He has served as a Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University since 1987, leading an internationally respected research program.

His recent book, Relativistic Quantum Invariance (Springer Nature, 2024), introduces groundbreaking ideas in light-front dynamics. Dr. Ji also served as the 38th President of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) and led the editorial effort for the historical publication KSEA 50 Years.

His contributions span research, education, and community service — including founding leadership of the National High School Physics Contest (NHSPC) and receiving the KSEA Outstanding Contribution Award in 2022. He earned his B.S. from Seoul National University and M.S./Ph.D. from KAIST.

Best regards,

Sung-Kwon Kang, Chair of KSEA Senior Forum
Esther Yang, Co-Chair of KSEA Senior Forum
Tae (Tom) Oh, President of KSEA